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Washington, D.C.: Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this afternoon on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act:
"For my 20 years in Congress, ending discrimination against gays and lesbians has been a top priority of mine. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, ENDA, sponsored by Congressman Barney Frank, is an historic advancement for gays and lesbians and their families. I am proud to be the first Speaker to bring this legislation to the House floor, which was first introduced in 1994.
Pelosi Statement on President Bush’s Remarks at Conference on Global Warming
Friday, September 28, 2007
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Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in response to President Bush’s remarks this morning to leaders of 15 major economic powers on climate change:
Pelosi: ‘Crimes Motivated by Hate Will Not be Tolerated in Our Country’
Thursday, September 27, 2007
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Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Senate passed an amendment on hate crimes prevention. The House passed similar legislation in May:
Pelosi Statement on President Signing Landmark College Student Financial Aid Bill
Thursday, September 27, 2007
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Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after President Bush signed into law the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007:
â€Å"The College Cost Reduction and Access Act is the New Direction Congress’ down payment on the American dream for millions of families.
Pelosi Statement Supporting the Non-Violent Protests by the Burmese People
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
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Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today supporting the non-violent protests by the Burmese people and condemning reports of a brutal crackdown by the ruling military regime.
Pelosi Statement on House Vote to Extend Family and Medical Leave for Military Families
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
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Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the vote yesterday by the House passing the Extended Family and Medical Leave for Military Families:
Pelosi Statement on 50th Anniversary of Little Rock Nine
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
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Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas:
"Fifty years ago today, nine young African Americans quietly but defiantly displayed their moral courage by simply entering a schoolhouse door in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Pelosi: Congress Will Complete CHIP Legislation This Week to Secure Health Care Coverage for 10 Million Children
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
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Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other House Democratic leaders were joined by advocates and families at a news conference this morning in the Capitol to urge President Bush to sign the Children’s Health Insurance Program legislation that the House and Senate are expected to approve this week. Below are Pelosi’s opening remarks:
Pelosi, Slaughter and Tubbs Jones Introduce Health Tracking Legislation
Monday, September 24, 2007
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Pelosi and CAPAC: Asian American and Pacific Islander Students Benefit from College Cost Reduction Act
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
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