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Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference on Supreme Court Rulings Recognizing Marriage Equality

June 26, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Congressman Jerrold Nadler, and Members of the LGBT Equality Caucus held a press conference on the Supreme Court’s rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8. Below are her remarks.

Issues:Human RightsLGBTQ+

Pelosi, Sebelius, House Democrats Hold Press Conference Celebrating Health Independence of America’s Families

June 26, 2013

Press Release

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Health and Human Services Secretary Katheleen Sebelius, House Democratic Members, and Americans impacted by the reforms and patient protections in the Affordable Care Act held a press conference celebrating the health independence of America’s families as a result of the groundbreaking legislation. Below are the Leader’s opening and closing remarks.

Issues:Health Care

Pelosi: Supreme Court Reaffirms 'Equal Justice Under Law'

June 26, 2013

Press Release

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Supreme Court struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act as unconstitutional, and issued a procedural ruling in the Proposition 8 case that allows a lower court decision striking down Proposition 8 to take effect, allowing same-sex marriages to resume in the state of California.

Issues:Human RightsLGBTQ+

Pelosi Statement on President Obama's Climate Change Plan

June 25, 2013

Press Release

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama unveiled his “Climate Action Plan” to combat climate change, reduce harmful emissions, and move America forward to a clean energy future

Issues:Energy and Environment

Pelosi Statement on the 75th Anniversary of America's First Minimum Wage Law

June 25, 2013

Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark the 75th anniversary of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the country’s first minimum wage law that went into effect on June 25th, 1938:

Pelosi: Supreme Court Takes a Step Backward on Voting Rights

June 25, 2013

Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Supreme Court issued its decision in Shelby County v. Holder that invalidates Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act:

Issues:Human Rights

Pelosi Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action

June 24, 2013

Press Release

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Supreme Court issued its decision returning the Fisher v. University of Texas-Austin case to the lower courts.

Time is Running Out

June 21, 2013

Pelosi Update

The clock is ticking on this Congress, with little to show for it. It has been 170 days since the start of the new Congress and the House has not passed a single jobs bill and has refused to work towards a budget agreement.

Pelosi Remarks at Esperanza National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast

June 20, 2013

Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the Esperanza National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast. Below are the Leader’s remarks:

“Good morning everyone.

Audience. Good morning.

Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference Urging House Republicans to Act to Stop Doubling of Student Loan Rates

June 20, 2013

Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Congressman George Miller (D-CA), Congressman Ruben Hinojosa (D-NM), Congressman John Tierney (D-MA), Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT), and college students to call on House Republicans to act to prevent student loan rates from doubling on July 1st. Below are her remarks:

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