111th Congress
Pelosi, Congressional Delegation Visit Florence American Cemetery for WWII Soldiers
Sunday, February 15, 2009
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Florence, Italy â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a Congressional delegation today paid their respects to the more than 4,400 American World War II soldiers buried at the Florence American Cemetery on the outskirts of Florence. Speaker Pelosi and members of the Congressional Delegation laid a wreath in remembrance of the fallen soldiers, with an inscription that read: "From the people of the United States."
Pelosi Addresses the Italian Chamber of Deputies
Saturday, February 14, 2009
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Aviano, Italy â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived today at Aviano Air Base in Italy on an official visit with other members of Congress, where they met with airmen and women.
Pelosi: ‘After All the Debate, This Legislation Can Be Summed Up in One Word: Jobs’
Friday, February 13, 2009
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Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in strong support of the joint House-Senate conference report on HR 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The House approved the measure this afternoon by a vote of 246 to 183. The Senate is expected to pass the legislation later today and President Obama will sign it into law next week.
Pelosi: Today, We Have Passed Legislation That Takes ‘Swift, Bold Action’ on Behalf of the American People
Friday, February 13, 2009
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Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leaders and Committee Chairs held a press conference in the Capitol this afternoon following the House passage of HR 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Senate is expected to pass the legislation later today and President Obama will sign it into law next week. Below are the Speaker’s opening remarks:
Pelosi Leads Congressional Delegation to Italy
Friday, February 13, 2009
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Pelosi: Pelosi: For 100 Years, the NAACP Has Been Dedicated to Equal Rights and Equal Justice for All
Thursday, February 12, 2009
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Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer held a media availability this evening on the bipartisan agreement reached today on the American Recovery and Recovery Act. Below are the Speaker’s remarks and a question and answer session:
Pelosi: ‘We Have Come to an Agreement with the Senate as to How We’ll Go Forward’ With Economic Recovery Bill
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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Pelosi Statement on Geithner Announcement of Financial Stabilization Plan
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement regarding Treasury Secretary Geithner’s announcement of the Obama Administration’s comprehensive initiative to stabilize the financial system:
Pelosi Statement on Obama Administration’s Offshore Drilling Plan
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on today’s announcement by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar that the public comment period on the Bush Administration’s offshore drilling plan would be extended by 180 days, and that the Obama Administration will develop a framework for developing offshore renewable energy:
Pelosi Remarks on Economic Recovery Act Following Democratic Caucus Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a media availability following the Democratic Caucus meeting in the Capitol this afternoon. Below are the Speaker’s opening remarks and question and answer session: