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February 10, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the rule announcement on preventive services for women announced by President Obama, which will continue to make available such services with no co-pay as provided for under the historic Affordable Care Act, including recommended contraceptive services:

“I thank President Obama for his thoughtful leadership and his ongoing commitment to women’s health.

Issues:Health Care

February 9, 2012

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Issues:Housing

February 9, 2012

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February 8, 2012

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to the recent violence in Tibet:

“Today, Tibetans around the world are holding vigils to call attention to the recent violence in Tibet and to express solidarity.

Issues:Human Rights

February 8, 2012

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks tonight at the National Association of Latino Elected Officials’ Edward Roybal Gala. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery:

“In 1976, Congressman Edward Roybal truly altered the course of Congress and our nation by founding two organizations dedicated to the values of equality and fairness for Latinos and for all Americans: the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and NALEO.


February 7, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Proposition 8 – the California measure banning same-sex marriage – is unconstitutional:

“Today’s decision is a victory for civil rights and for progress for the LGBT community and for all Californians.

Issues:LGBTQ+

February 3, 2012

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama announced the Veterans Jobs Corps:


February 3, 2012

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Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 243,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate fell to 8.3 percent. With 257,000 jobs added by private businesses, this marks the 23rd consecutive month of private sector job growth:


February 3, 2012
Pelosi Update
This week, House Republicans doubled down on their pledge to let Medicare “wither on the vine,” leading to an end of the guarantee and an increase in costs for our seniors.

February 3, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, and Congressman Tim Walz held a press availability in the Capitol today calling on House Republicans to bring the STOCK Act to the floor next week.