111th Congress
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leaders, and House Democrats held a press event this morning on the House Steps of the Capitol to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Social Security Act, which President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law on August 14, 1935. Below are the Speaker’s opening remarks and closing statement.
Speaker Pelosi Opening Remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the 72nd annual legislative–political conference for the Communications Workers of America (CWA) this morning at the Washington Hilton. This year’s theme is: “A New Path for Challenging Times.” Below are the Speaker’s remarks as prepared for delivery.
“Thank you, Larry, for your generous introduction and for your leadership in building coalitions and leading the fight for progress nationwide.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the House introduction of the oil spill response package, which will be considered on the floor later this week. The package includes: the revised Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources (CLEAR) Act, estimated by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office to reduce the deficit by $5.3 billion over the next five years; and the Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Senate Republicans blocked passage of the Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in recognition of Congressman Jim Langevin of Rhode Island, who became the first Member in a wheelchair to preside over the House of Representatives. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.
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Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Louisville, Kentucky – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the 36th annual legislative summit for the National Conference of States Legislatures (NCSL) this morning in Louisville. The NCSL summit brings together government officials, legislative staffers, and union and businesses representatives for policy discussions to improve the effectiveness of state legislatures. Below are the Speaker’s remarks as prepared for delivery.
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Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after House Democrats rolled out “Make It In America,” a new strategy to create new high-skill, high-wage American manufacturing jobs and restore U.S. leadership in the global economy: