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111th Congress

July 15, 2009

Pelosi, Boehner Announce House Member Appointments to Air Force Academy Board of Visitors

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616


July 15, 2009

Pelosi Statement on Introduction of Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Issues:Education

July 15, 2009

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of Father Floyd Lotito of the St. Anthony Foundation:

"Father Floyd was spurred to act on behalf of the poor by his deep faith. As we are instructed in the Gospels, he ministered to the needs of the sick and the hungry with deep respect. He once told me that God loves poor people in a special way; indeed He does, through the love of Father Floyd.


July 14, 2009

Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference on Introduction of Health Care Legislation

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Chairman Henry Waxman, Chairman Charles Rangel, Chairman George Miller, Chairman John Dingell and other senior House Democrats held a press conference in the Capitol this afternoon to discuss legislation introduced today by the Tri-Committees on health care reform.


July 14, 2009

Pelosi Statement on Recovery Funds Allocated to San Francisco to Prevent Homelessness

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to nearly $9 million granted to San Francisco under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to prevent homelessness:


July 14, 2009

Pelosi Remarks Before Meeting With Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende of the Netherlands

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Congressman Van Hollen, and Congressman Pete Hoekstra held a brief press availability this afternoon with Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende of the Netherlands before their meeting in the Capitol. Below are their remarks:


July 14, 2009

Full Transcript of House Democrats' Press Conference on Introduction of Health Care Legislation

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Chairman Henry Waxman, Chairman Charles Rangel, Chairman George Miller, Chairman John Dingell and other senior House Democrats held a press conference in the Capitol this afternoon to discuss legislation introduced today by the Tri-Committees on health care reform.


July 13, 2009

Pelosi to NAACP: 'In Advancing African Americans Issues of Social Justice and Opportunity, You Advanced Our Nation'

Monday, July 13, 2009

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi addressed the opening session of the NAACP's Centennial Convention last night in New York City. Below are the Speaker's remarks as prepared:


July 13, 2009

Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference on Health Care Reform for the Middle Class

Monday, July 13, 2009

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616


July 13, 2009

Pelosi Statement on Appointment of Dr. Regina Benjamin as Surgeon General of the United States

Monday, July 13, 2009

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on President Obama?s appointment of Dr. Regina Benjamin as Surgeon General of the United States.

?Dr. Regina Benjamin will come to her new position as Surgeon General as a leading spokesperson on public health issues and a deep commitment to creating a healthier America.