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March 28, 2013
Pelosi Update

Below is a piece I wrote that appeared in USA TODAY on the Supreme Court’s oral arguments this week on two cases regarding discrimination against our nation’s LGBT community.


March 27, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a press availability today following her attendance at the oral arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act at the Supreme Court today. Below is a transcript of the press availability:


March 26, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this week as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the case of United States v. Windsor, a challenge to the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and Hollingsworth v. Perry, a challenge to California’s Prop. 8:


March 22, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, which falls tomorrow:

Issues:Health Care

March 22, 2013
Pelosi Update
Today, we mark nearly three years since President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law – enacting a measure that stays true to our core values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all Americans. This law expands our competitiveness, promotes wellness and prevention, and enhances the economic security of the middle class. It enables Americans to pursue their dreams, start a business, change jobs, or care for their families with the certainty and security of affordable, quality health insurance.

March 21, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below is a transcript of the press conference:


March 21, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight after the Senate rejected the Ryan-Republican budget by a vote of 40 to 59:

"Tonight, the Senate rejected the harmful Ryan-Republican budget: it does not have the support of the American people; it has bipartisan opposition in both houses of the Congress; and it will not become law.


March 21, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after House Republicans passed the Ryan budget by a vote of 221-207. For the third year in a row, all House Democrats voted against the Ryan-Republican budget blueprint:


March 20, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark Nowruz, the Persian New Year:

“The celebration of Nowruz marks the arrival of Spring – a new beginning, a new year, and a new season; a time for family and friends; an opportunity for Iranian Americans and millions worldwide to honor their heritage, take stock of the year that’s past, and look forward to success in the year to come.


March 20, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, the Dean of the House – Congressman John Dingell, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, and House Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Joe Crowley held a press event on the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act in the Capitol Visitors Center. Below is a transcript of Leader Pelosi’s opening and closing remarks:

Issues:Health Care