111th Congress
Pelosi Statement on Equal Pay Day
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
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:
Pelosi Statement on Senate Confirmation of Kathleen Sebelius as Health and Human Services Secretary
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius to serve as the next Health and Human Services Secretary:
Pelosi Statement on Scientific Research and Education
Monday, April 27, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on Congress' commitment to scientific research and education:
â€Å"President Obama's time in office has been distinguished by bold action; on the great challenges facing our nation, the President has shown tremendous leadership.
Pelosi Letter to House Chairs Seeking List of Specific Cuts in Department Budgets Under Their Jurisdiction
Monday, April 27, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent the following letter today to House Committee Chairs, thanking them for their continued commitment to oversight investigations and to develop a list of specific cuts in the departments, programs, and budgets under their jurisdiction.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on President Obama's nomination of Dr. Eric Goosby to serve as Ambassador at Large and Global AIDS Coordinator:
"President Obama's selection of Dr. Eric Goosby to serve as Ambassador at Large and Global AIDS Coordinator signals the Administration's strong commitment to fighting the AIDS pandemic. Dr. Goosby is an excellent choice and is uniquely suited for this position; he has tremendous experience and a deep commitment to the cause.
Pelosi Statement on Swine Flu Virus
Monday, April 27, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the swine influenza virus:
â€Å"This afternoon, Majority Leader Hoyer and I were briefed by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on the Obama Administration's preparations to deal with the public health emergency caused by the swine flu virus.
Pelosi Statement on 94th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide
Friday, April 24, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide:
â€Å"Today, we commemorate the 94th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and pay tribute to the victims and survivors. We know from their testimony and historical records that the Armenian genocide was conceived and carried out by the rulers of the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923.
Pelosi: Green the Capitol Initiative Honors the Tradition of Earth Day and Helps Protect Our Planet
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Members of Congress announced the next steps for their Green the Capitol initiative at a press conference this afternoon. Below are the Speaker's opening remarks:
Pelosi Remarks Before Meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity with King Abdullah II of Jordan at the top of their meeting in the Capitol this afternoon. Below are their remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon. It is my honor and privilege to welcome King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan back to the Capitol of the United States â€" and to welcome Her Majesty as well, Queen Rania.
Pelosi: Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Protects Americans Against Unfair and Abusive Practices of Credit Companies
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights, which was approved by the House Financial Services Committee today and will be considered on the House floor next week.