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January 29, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the announcement that Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood would be leaving his post upon the confirmation of his successor:

“Over the past four years, Secretary LaHood has set our nation on-track to a future and an economy built on the foundation of a safe, affordable, 21st century transportation system.


January 29, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the fourth anniversary of enactment of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act:


January 28, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Senate passed a package of aid and relief to assist the victims of Hurricane Sandy. President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law:

“Tonight, the Senate passed a package of relief for the families, business owners, and communities still recovering from the devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy. Now, this vital legislation heads to the President’s desk – and soon, critical assistance will head to the victims of this storm.


January 25, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama appointed Deputy National Security Advisor Denis McDonough to serve as the next White House Chief of Staff:

“With his choice of Denis McDonough as his next Chief of Staff, President Obama has chosen a dedicated public servant with a long record promoting our national security, advocating a responsible foreign policy, and defending our best interests across the globe.


January 25, 2013
Pelosi Update
For nearly two decades, the Violence Against Women Act has brought domestic violence out of the shadows, protected women and children from harm, and saved lives. This week, House Democrats introduced the Violence Against Women Act of 2013 and vowed to work towards the swift passage of this critical legislation.

January 24, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama announced his intention to nominate former federal prosecutor Mary Jo White as the next Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and to re-nominate Richard Cordray as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau:


January 24, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Secretary Leon Panetta announced that the Defense Department would lift the ban on women serving in combat:


January 23, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Ranking Member John Conyers, Ranking Member Louise Slaughter, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, and House Democrats held a press conference today announcing the reintroduction of the Violence Against Women Act in the 113th Congress. Below is a transcript of the press conference:


January 23, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor today to call on House Republicans to pass a clean, long-term debt ceiling increase worthy of America’s fiscal and economic challenges, rather than a gimmick that does not provide certainty our growth for the American economy. Below are the Leader’s remarks:


January 23, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor today to call on House Republicans to pass a clean, long-term debt ceiling increase worthy of America’s fiscal and economic challenges, rather than a gimmick that does not provide certainty our growth for the American economy. Below are the Leader’s remarks: