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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.
Excerpts from Congresswoman Pelosi's Remarks at Social Security Town Meeting
?48 million people currently receive Social Security benefits, one third of whom receive disability and survivor benefits? I make this special point, because no matter how far away you are from retirement, you could be 35 years old and have a family, any family in America is one telephone call away or one diagnosis away from being a survivor or having a person with disabilities in their families.
Pelosi Statement on Framework Convention of International Tobacco Control Becoming International Law
February 28, 2005
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which became international law yesterday:
Pelosi and House Democrats Hold Discussion with Veterans' and Military Organizations
Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi of California, Congressman Lane Evans of Illinois, ranking Democrat on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, and leading House Democrats hosted a discussion with the leaders of several veterans' and military organizations this week.
Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced today that she has recommended Philip E. Coyle III of Los Angeles to President Bush for nomination to the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission.