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December 18, 2011

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

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight on the passing of Warren Hellman:

"Warren Hellman was a community leader, a San Francisco legend, and an American success story. Warren's business acumen allowed him to pursue his true passion: philanthropy. His deep generosity, intellectual curiosity, and visionary dynamism changed the face of our city.

Issues:Human Rights

December 17, 2011

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Senate passed short-term extensions of the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits:


December 16, 2011
Pelosi Update
Americans can't wait. Congress must act now.

December 16, 2011

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

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer and Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn held a press availability today in the Capitol Visitor Center calling on Republicans, who have held the House Majority for 346 days without producing a jobs agenda, to take action to put the American people back to work and reignite the American dream. Below is a transcript of the press availability.


December 16, 2011

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

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2055, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which will fund the federal government through the remain of FY 2012:

“Today, the House came together in a spirit of compromise to keep the doors of the federal government open.


December 15, 2011

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

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s hearing on California high-speed rail.


December 15, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/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.


December 13, 2011

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today against the rule on the so-called “Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011” and in support of the Democratic substitute to the bill. Below are the Leader’s remarks.


December 13, 2011

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

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today against the so-called “Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011.” Below are the Leader’s remarks.

“Thank you very much Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding, I commend [him] for his extraordinary leadership on behalf of Americans, America’s working families. He has demonstrated long-term, consistent dedication to their well being. Thank you Mr. Chairman for your leadership.


December 12, 2011

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

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2845, the Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011, by a unanimous voice vote.

“Having witnessed the devastation of a pipeline explosion – meeting the victims, touring the destruction, and thanking the first responders – it is all too clear why Congress had to take strong bipartisan action to strengthen pipeline safety standards.