111th Congress
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at a ceremony this afternoon in the Capitol to dedicate a plaque for the heroes of United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed on September 11, 2001. Below are the Speaker's remarks as prepared:
"Today we gather to unveil a marker of bravery; to remember acts of unmatched courage; and to recall the men and women of United Airlines Flight 93 - some of the true heroes of September 11, 2001.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Members of Congress held a Congressional Remembrance Ceremony in Statuary Hall in the Capitol this afternoon to remember the eighth anniversary of September 11 and pay tribute to the victims. Below are the Speaker's remarks
“Just a few moments ago, we unveiled a plaque in the heart of the U.S. Capitol to commemorate some of the heroes of 9/11: the men and women of United Airlines Flight 93.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight after President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress on the urgent need for health insurance reform:
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on August jobs report issued today by the Department of Labor.
Today's jobs report is a clear indicator that while the number of American job losses continues to decline now to the lowest level in a year, we must continue to work to rebuild our economy.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in recognition of Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2009:
"Labor Day affords us the opportunity to reiterate our common belief that what is good for the working men and women of America is good for our economy, our families, and our future.
Pelosi: Public Option Best Way to Control Costs, Promote Competition
Thursday, September 3, 2009
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on health insurance reform legislation pending before Congress:
â€Å"Any real change requires the inclusion of a strong public option to promote competition and bring down costs. If a vigorous public option is not included, it would be a major victory for the health insurance industry.
Pelosi and Reid Invite President Obama to Address Congress
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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Washington, D.C.- Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid sent the following letter today to President Obama inviting him to address a Joint Session of Congress on Wednesday, September 9, 2009.
Below is the text of the letter to the President:
September 2, 2009
Pelosi Statement on California Wildfires
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the California wildfires:
Pelosi: Congress' Taxpayer Protections in Financial Rescue Paying Dividends
Monday, August 31, 2009
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on news reports that taxpayers are seeing profits from the federal rescue of financial institutions:
Pelosi: We Will Not Forget the Families of the Gulf Coast
Friday, August 28, 2009
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement ahead of the fourth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which is tomorrow, August 29, 2009: