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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House passed a continuing resolution that will fund the federal government until November 18th:
“From the start, Democrats insisted that we protect good-paying American jobs while meeting our obligations to families, small business owners, and communities affected by recent natural disasters. Today, we upheld that pledge.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today honoring October as LGBT History Month:
“LGBT History Month offers us an opportunity to honor the pioneers of the movement for LGBT rights and recognize the extraordinary contributions of LGBT Americans to our history and culture. And it is a time to rededicate ourselves to the bedrock values of our nation: civil rights for every American; equality under the law; respect and dignity for all.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today calling on House Republicans to schedule action on President Obama’s American Jobs Act:
“House Democrats held meetings across the country with constituents, including small business owners and entrepreneurs, to hear their proposals for growth and job creation. President Obama’s American Jobs Act will strengthen small businesses by helping them to grow and hire.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House passed by unanimous consent a short-term continuing resolution that will fund the government until October 4. The House will vote early next week on a six-week continuing resolution:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this evening after the Senate voted to keep the government funded and to provide disaster aid, while ensuring that thousands of American jobs are not destroyed. The Senate voted 79-12 to fund the government until November 18; the Senate also adopted by voice vote a short-term continuing resolution until October 4:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sundown on Wednesday:
“Rosh Hashanah is an opportunity for Jewish families worldwide to reflect and rejoice, to commemorate the year that’s past and celebrate the year yet to come. It is a moment for repentance and prayer, a time of renewal, remembrance, and introspection, a chance to look forward with hope to a future of health and happiness.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks this afternoon at a press conference with Senate Democrats on efforts to fully fund FEMA and avert a government shutdown. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in opposition to the GOP Continuing Resolution. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
Leader Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentle lady for yielding, and I commend her for her enormous leadership, patience, and great intellect that she brings to bear on these issues.