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Pelosi Statement on Passing of Pope John Paul II
Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the death of Pope John Paul II:
"The world mourns the passing of one of the great spiritual and humanitarian leaders of our time, Pope John Paul II.
"Pope John Paul II was passionate in his commitment to doing God's work here on earth, seeking peace and justice for all. His deeds, his words, and his indomitable spirit of love were a blessing to this world.
Pelosi Statement at ?Speak Up for Kids Day? Rally
March 31, 2005
San Francisco -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke this morning at the ?Speak Up for Kids Day? rally, at which hundreds of parents, youth and advocates gathered to protest proposed local and federal cuts to education and children?s services and the elimination of federal college preparatory programs. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery.
Pelosi Statement on Weapons of Mass Destruction Report
Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the unclassified report of the President's Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction:
Pelosi Statement on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the reports of the Social Security and Medicare Trustees:
Pelosi Statement on Terri Schiavo Case
March 20, 2005
Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on Congressional involvement in the Terri Schiavo case:
Pelosi Co-Sponsors Bill to Award Cesar Chávez Congressional Gold Medal
Friday, March 18, 2005
Pelosi Leads Congressional Delegation to the Middle East
Thursday, March 17, 2005
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi will lead a Congressional Delegation to the Middle East. The group will travel to Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon from March 18 to March 25.
Pelosi will be joined by Representatives Darrell Issa (R-CA), George Miller (D-CA), Henry Waxman (D-CA), Edward Markey (D-MA), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), James McGovern (D-MA), and Linda Sanchez (D-CA).
Pelosi: 'This Budget is Reckless and Irresponsible'
March 17, 2005
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke today on the House floor in opposition to the Republicans' budget proposal. The budget passed by a vote of 218 to 214, with no Democrats voting for it. Below are Pelosi's remarks:
Pelosi Statement on Supplemental Funding Request for Iraq
March 16, 2005
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the $81 billion supplemental budget request, including $75 billion to fund the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Pelosi voted for the bill, which passed by a vote of 388 to 43. Below is Pelosi's statement:
Pelosi Secures Funds for San Francisco Bay Area Transportation Projects
March 10, 2005
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today announced $72 million for several key San Francisco Bay Area transportation projects in addition to continued funding for the seismic retrofit of the Golden Gate Bridge. The transportation bill approving* the funds passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 417 to 9. The Senate has not yet passed its version of the bill.