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Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on President Obama’s tax proposal:
“The tax proposal announced by the President clearly presents the differences between Democrats and Republicans. Any provision must be judged by two criteria: does it create jobs to grow our economy and does it add to the deficit?
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight on the passing of Elizabeth Edwards:
“The thoughts and prayers of the entire Congress are with the family, friends, and loved ones of Elizabeth Edwards tonight. She has stood as a pillar of strength and passion on issues central to our nation's purpose and future: an end to poverty and homelessness; justice for workers and equality for women; and affordable health care for all Americans.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks this afternoon in the Capitol at an enrollment ceremony with Democratic Members of the House and Senate to sign the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. The House passed the bill yesterday; the Senate passed it in August. The bill now goes to President Obama for his signature into law. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor issued its November jobs report. In the 111th Congress, Democrats have fought for legislation to create good-paying American jobs and strengthen the economy.
“Today’s jobs report is a clear sign that there is more work to do to create jobs, strengthen our middle class, and revitalize our economy.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity in her office this afternoon with Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania and Congressman Joe Barton of Texas on their World Series wagers. Senator Specter presented the Speaker with an enormous block of Hershey’s chocolate and Congressman Barton provided the Speaker with several deep-dish pecan pies from the historic Collin Street Bakery in Corsicana, Texas. Below are their remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, which passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 234 to 188. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.
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Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of S. 3307, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.
“Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I thank the Chairman [Mr. Miller] and I thank Congresswoman McCarthy, Chairwoman DeLauro, and Congressman Jim McGovern for their leadership in bringing this important legislation to the floor today.