111th Congress
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Bart Stupak held a press availability this morning with medal-winning U.S. Olympic athletes Apolo Anton Ohno, Shani Davis, and Allison Baver and Paralympic athlete Allison Jones to discuss the B.J. Stupak Scholarship, a federally-funded scholarship program designed to provide financial assistance to Olympic athletes. Below is a transcript of the press availability:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of a resolution celebrating the life of Dr. Dorothy I. Height and recognizing her lifelong dedication and leadership in the struggle for human rights and equality. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the passing of civil rights leader Dr. Dorothy I. Height:
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Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on Equal Pay Day, which marks how far into the year a woman must work, on average, to earn as much as a man earned the previous year. The Speaker also praised the Obama Administration for today’s announcement clarifying Title IX policy:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the 15th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing and to commemorate the lives of the 168 people who perished that day:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement celebrating the 62nd anniversary of Israel’s Independence Day:
"Today, we join the people of Israel in celebrating 62 years of independence. Israel’s founding stands out as one of the greatest achievements of the 20th century – and it will continue to shine as a beacon of hope long into the future.
Pelosi Announces Mexican President Felipe Calderón to Address Joint Meeting of Congress Next Month
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
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Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that President Felipe Calderón of Mexico will address a Joint Meeting of Congress on May 19.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the passing of Dr. Benjamin Hooks, former executive director of the NAACP and longtime civil rights leader:
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