111th Congress
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi hosted a roundtable discussion at the Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of San Francisco this morning. JVS is a non-profit organization that administers workforce job training programs in San Francisco. The roundtable focused on initiatives funded by the Recovery Act and its impact on job creation in the Bay Area. Below are the Speaker’s opening remarks as prepared for delivery:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing on June 4, 1989:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on President Obama’s signing of a presidential memorandum regarding the expansion of benefits offered by the federal government to domestic partners of federal employees:
"President Obama’s announcement to expand benefits for domestic partners of federal employees is yet another step toward equality and will help the federal government recruit and retain the best talent possible for public service.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on yesterday’s incident aboard Gaza-bound ships.
"I regret the loss of life and look forward to learning the facts from a credible and transparent investigation. This event underscores the urgent need for negotiations designed to achieve an enduring and comprehensive regional peace."
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Ithaca, N.Y. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered the convocation address for graduates of Cornell University today in Ithaca, New York. Below are the Speaker’s remarks as prepared for delivery.
"Thank you, President Skorton. I know the Class of 2010 will always hold a special place in your heart: you both started your Cornell journey together.
"Members of the Platform Party, Trustees, faculty, staff, and friends of Cornell University: thank you for the opportunity to be with you today.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, which passed the House this afternoon. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I thank the distinguished chairman for his recognition and also his job he has done to bring this bill to the floor today—the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Majority Whip James Clyburn, and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander Levin held a press conference this afternoon following House passage of the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010. The legislation will help create or save more than 1 million American jobs, close tax loopholes and enforce corporate accountability, and provide tax relief for middle-class families. Below is a transcript of the press conference:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in honor of Memorial Day, which will be celebrated on Monday, May 31:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement following President Obama’s press conference on the catastrophic British Petroleum oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. At the news conference, President Obama announced tough and appropriate new restrictions on deepwater drilling, the suspension of oil exploration efforts off the northern coast of Alaska, and the cancellation of lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Virginia, among other efforts.