111th Congress
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the Defense Appropriations Act, which passed by a vote of 395 to 34.
"The Defense Appropriations Act makes critical investments in the success, health, well-being, and training of our men and women in uniform. Our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines bear the burden of our security with courage, honor, and bravery.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today praising an agreement reached this afternoon between the Navy and the City and County of San Francisco enabling the transfer of Naval Station Treasure Island, a former base located in San Francisco Bay that ceased Naval operations in 1997:
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in support of H.R. 2847, the Jobs for Main Street Act, which passed by a vote of 217 to 212. Below are the Speaker's remarks as prepared for delivery.
"Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of this legislation that will create and save jobs on America's Main Street.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi will lead a Congressional Delegation to Copenhagen, Denmark for the UN Climate Conference.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leaders and Chairmen held a press availability this afternoon in the Capitol following a Democratic leadership meeting to discuss the House Democrats' jobs package. Below is a transcript:
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in strong support of the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, which would give the President the power to impose sanctions against companies that supply Iran with - or support its domestic production of - gasoline and other refined petroleum products. The House passed the bill by a vote of 412 to 12.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, other Members of Congress and an American in support of financial regulatory reform, Susan Chapman of New York, held a press conference this afternoon at the Capitol following the House vote on the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The bill passed by a vote of 223 to 202. Below are the Speaker's opening remarks and closing statement:
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today following the announcement of John A. Perez as the new Speaker of the California State Assembly:
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010, which includes the following appropriations bills: Transportation-HUD; Labor-HHS-Education; Commerce-Justice-Science; Military Construction-Veterans Affairs; Financial Services; and State-Foreign Operations. The House passed the bill this afternoon by a vote of 221 to 202, with all Republicans voting no.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today applauding the inclusion of language in the fiscal year 2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act lifting the ban on federal funding for syringe exchange initiatives to prevent the spread of HIV. The omnibus bill passed the House this afternoon by a vote of 221 to 202.