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Pelosi Joins 180 Members of Congress to Oppose Cuts to Community Development Block Grants

March 8, 2005

Washington, D.C.-- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined 180 Members of Congress in sending a letter to House Budget Committee Chairman Jim Nussle (R-IA) and Ranking Member John Spratt (D-SC) opposing cuts to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) initiative proposed by President Bush. The letter was circulated by Congressmen Barney Frank (D-MA) and Christopher Shays (R-CT).

March 7, 2005

Washington, D.C. - House and Senate Democratic Leaders Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid today released a letter Democratic leaders sent to President Bush today on Medicaid funding.

Pelosi, Thompson, Woolsey Deliver $3.3 Million for Golden Gate Bridge Seismic Retrofit

Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Representatives Lynn Woolsey and Mike Thompson announced today the release of more than $3.3 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the ongoing seismic retrofit of the Golden Gate Bridge. This is the first installment of the $5 million the representatives secured in the fiscal year 2005 transportation bill.

In Memory of Magdaleno Duenas

March 3, 2005

Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the life of Magdaleno Duenas, a World War II military hero who passed away on February 27 at the age of 90.

We honor and thank him for his courageous military service and the sacrifices he made for our nation, as well as his lifelong struggle on behalf of Filipino veterans of World War II. His life is a symbol of the struggle for total recognition of Filipino veterans and a sad reminder of a shameful page in the history of our nation.

Pelosi: We Must End the Disabled Veterans Tax for All Veterans

March 3, 2005

Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced her co-sponsorship of H.R. 303 which fully ends the Disabled Veteran's Tax:

"As Americans, we make a simple yet sacred promise to our courageous servicemen and women: 'You have taken care of us, so we will take care of you.' The disabled veterans tax breaks that promise. Denying full retirement and disability benefits to disabled veterans dishonors the sacrifice made by our brave men and women.

Pelosi Honors Jackie Robinson at Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony

Wednesday, March 2, 2005

Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, other Congressional leaders, and President Bush today honored Jackie Robinson with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest expression of national appreciation bestowed by the United States Congress. The ceremony took place in the Capitol.

Pelosi: 'Stop Robbing the Social Security Trust Fund of Its Money'

March 2, 2005

Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's comments before the House Budget Committee on the need to address quickly Social Security and Medicare funding issues:

Pelosi Celebrates Women's History Month

March 1, 2005

Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Women's History Month. For more information, please visit Pelosi's Women's History Month Web site:

"In March, we celebrate Women's History Month. We remember those who have contributed to our progress and honor those who continue to strengthen our communities.