Media
Latest News
Pelosi: Today’s Dismal Jobs Report Shows That We Need Action Now on Economic Recovery Plan
Friday, January 9, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in reaction to new economic statistics that show 1.9 million Americans have lost their jobs in the last four months and that the unemployment rate has risen to 7.2 percent, the highest since 1993. In total, 2.6 million jobs were lost in 2008â€"the worst year for employment since 1945.
Pelosi: ‘Our Nation Needs Action and We Need Action Now’
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. —Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke this afternoon during the opening session of the 111th Congress immediately following her election as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Below are her remarks:
"Thank you, Leader Boehner.
Pelosi Remarks Following Bipartisan Leadership Meeting With Obama, Biden
Monday, January 5, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and Democratic House and Senate leaders held a press conference today following their bipartisan meeting with President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden.
Below are the Speaker’s opening remarks:
Pelosi Remarks Prior to Meeting with President-elect Obama
Monday, January 5, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered brief remarks prior to her meeting with President-elect Barack Obama in her office in the Capitol. Below are the Speaker’s remarks:
"Thank you very much, Mr. President-elect. It is a great honor and personal privilege to welcome you to the Speaker’s office.
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the situation in Gaza:
"Peace between Israelis and Palestinians cannot result from daily barrages of rocket and mortar fire from Hamas-controlled Gaza. Hamas and its supporters must understand that Gaza cannot and will not be allowed to be a sanctuary for attacks on Israel.
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami02-226-7616
Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today commending President-elect Obama’s Cabinet nominations:
"President-elect Obama has selected an outstanding cabinet that has the intellect, experience, and dedication to deliver real change for our nation.
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on President-elect Obama’s nominations of Congressman Ray LaHood of Illinois as Secretary of Transportation, former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk as United States Trade Representative, and Karen Mills as Administrator of the Small Business Administration:
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on President-elect Obama’s nomination of Congresswoman Hilda Solis of California as Secretary of Labor:
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the first anniversary of the enactment of the Energy Independence and Security Act, the historic 2007 energy bill:
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in response to the White House plan to give General Motors and Chrysler a bridge loan while they restructure their companies to become viable:
"The President’s announcement this morning provides an opportunity for the American automakers to become viable and competitive while securing millions of jobs. The auto companies and all other parties now must engage in comprehensive negotiations that will require all parties to make concessions.