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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on H.R. 2018, the Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act, which the House passed this evening by a vote of 239 to 184:

“Americans have been clear that their top priority is creating jobs; this week in Congress, Republicans are ignoring job creation and instead rolling back clean water protections that ensure the safety of the water Americans drink and in which they swim and fish.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the deadly attacks in Mumbai, India:

“The thoughts and prayers of all Americans are with the people of India, the victims of the attack and their families as they reel from the tragedy in Mumbai. Senseless attacks such as these shock civilized people everywhere.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity today in the Capitol at the bottom of a meeting with young Americans on their priorities as Democrats work toward a balanced, bipartisan agreement to reduce the deficit. Below are Leader Pelosi’s opening remarks and a transcript of the question and answer session:

Leader Pelosi’s Opening Remarks:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi was joined by other Democratic women Members of Congress for a press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center calling for a balanced agreement to reduce the deficit that strengthens Medicare and Social Security for beneficiaries while doing no harm to the economy. Below are Leader Pelosi’s opening remarks and a transcript of the question and answer session:

Leader Pelosi’s Opening Remarks:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Speaker John Boehner at a brief press availability today following their meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in the Capitol. Below are the Leader’s remarks:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee will hold a hearing this Thursday at 12:00 p.m. on the impact of a default on the United States economy, job creation, seniors and the middle class. This hearing, the only one in the House of Representatives on this critical issue, will emphasize the pain the American people would face if the United States were to default on its debt.