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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a brief press availability this morning with Chairman Wu Bangguo of the National People's Congress of China before their meeting in the Capitol. Below are their remarks:
Speaker Pelosi.Good morning. It is an honor to welcome the Chairman of the National People's Congress, Chairman Wu Bangguo, to the Capitol of the United States.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in recognition of Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2009:
"Labor Day affords us the opportunity to reiterate our common belief that what is good for the working men and women of America is good for our economy, our families, and our future.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on August jobs report issued today by the Department of Labor.
Today's jobs report is a clear indicator that while the number of American job losses continues to decline now to the lowest level in a year, we must continue to work to rebuild our economy.
Pelosi: Public Option Best Way to Control Costs, Promote Competition
Thursday, September 3, 2009
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on health insurance reform legislation pending before Congress:
â€Å"Any real change requires the inclusion of a strong public option to promote competition and bring down costs. If a vigorous public option is not included, it would be a major victory for the health insurance industry.
Pelosi and Reid Invite President Obama to Address Congress
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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Washington, D.C.- Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid sent the following letter today to President Obama inviting him to address a Joint Session of Congress on Wednesday, September 9, 2009.
Below is the text of the letter to the President:
September 2, 2009
Pelosi Statement on California Wildfires
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the California wildfires:
Pelosi: Congress' Taxpayer Protections in Financial Rescue Paying Dividends
Monday, August 31, 2009
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on news reports that taxpayers are seeing profits from the federal rescue of financial institutions:
Pelosi: We Will Not Forget the Families of the Gulf Coast
Friday, August 28, 2009
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement ahead of the fourth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which is tomorrow, August 29, 2009:
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on Women's Equality Day:
"Women's Equality Day offers us the opportunity to honor the brave American suffragettes who reached for the ballot, demanded their civil rights, and altered the course of history. These pioneers challenged the status quo so women today can pull the lever for progress, and they forced open the doors of equality and justice so all could walk through them.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy:
Today, with the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, the American people have lost a great patriot, and the Kennedy family has lost a beloved patriarch. Over a lifetime of leadership, Senator Kennedy's statesmanship and political prowess produced a wealth of accomplishment that has improved opportunity for every American.