111th Congress
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement praising provisions in the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) that will improve access to Medicaid and reduce Medicare Part D costs for people living with HIV/AIDS. H.R. 3962 passed the House on Saturday by a vote of 220 to 215:
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall:
"On November 9, 1989, the world witnessed a stirring moment of progress for all humanity. On that day, students, activists, and citizens tore down the Berlin Wall, pulled back the Iron Curtain, and opened the doors of democracy to millions in East Germany and beyond.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic leaders held a press availability this afternoon following a Democratic Whip meeting with President Obama in the Cannon Caucus Room. Below are the Speaker's opening remarks:
"Thank you very much, Mr. Whip. Yes, it was a great occasion for us to receive the President of the United States on this day when we will be making history with our vote and making progress for the American people.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in support of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. The House will vote on the legislation later tonight. Below are the Speaker's remarks.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic leaders held a press conference following the House passage of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. The bill passed by a vote of 220 to 215. Below are the Speaker's opening remarks:
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the October jobs report issued today by the Department of Labor.
"Today's job numbers are difficult news, surpassing 10 percent unemployment. They remind us that more work must be done before American families and businesses see job gains and a drop in unemployment. Taking action to create jobs continues to be our most urgent and pressing priority.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in support of H. Res. 895, honoring the lives of the brave soldiers and civilians who died or were wounded in the tragic attack yesterday at the Fort Hood Army base in Texas. The House will vote on the legislation later today. Below are the Speaker's remarks.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in strong support of the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 which will extend unemployment benefits, the homebuyers' tax credit, and tax relief for military families and businesses. The House passed the bill by a vote of 403 to 12. The bill passed the Senate yesterday and now goes to President Obama for his signature into law. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on passage of clean energy jobs legislation authored by Senators John Kerry and Barbara Boxer by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee:
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the tragic shooting at the Fort Hood Army base in Texas:
"The shooting at Fort Hood is an unspeakable tragedy for the families, soldiers, civilians, and support staff on the base. Our brave men and women in uniform train day in and day out to preserve our security. They should never have to face the forces of violence here at home.