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As we begin the 112th Congress, my number one priority will continue to be putting Americans to work. Each new proposal will be measured by a simple test: does it create jobs? Does it strengthen our middle class? And does it reduce the deficit?
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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland becoming the longest-serving female Senator in history:
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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi will deliver remarks in the House chamber following the election of Congressman John Boehner of Ohio as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery.
“It is a high honor to welcome all Members of Congress and their families to the House of Representatives.
“To the new members and their families, let me offer a special welcome and congratulations.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today in the Capitol Visitor Center at a ceremonial swearing-in for the 43 members of the Congressional Black Caucus. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver took the gavel as the 22nd Congressional Black Caucus chair. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the incoming House Republican leadership posted their legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act:
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San Francisco -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after San Francisco was announced as the host city for the 34th America's Cup sailing race in 2013:
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Over the past two years, we have produced historic legislation in the areas of health care, veterans’ benefits, women’s rights, Wall Street reform, and cutting taxes for 95 percent of the American people and millions of small businesses. With these accomplishments we have begun the difficult work of recovering from the worst economic collapse since the 1930s and prevented our country from plunging into another Great Depression.
Below are just a few of the many legislative accomplishments of the 111th Congress:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which passed the House by a vote of 206 to 160. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.