Leader Pelosi on World AIDS Day at her weekly press conference this morning: Transcript: Today is World AIDS Day, as I am sure you’re aware. Throughout the world, people are reflecting upon the progress that has been made in the … Continue reading
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After spending over 250 days in the House majority without passing any legislation to create jobs, it looks like the GOP intends to keep that “no jobs” streak alive: Politico – GOP grumbles about jobs plan …behind the scenes, some … Continue reading
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While some are using every means to undermine patients’ rights, we will continue to strongly oppose efforts by those who want to put insurance companies back in charge of health care, instead of patients and doctors. Just today, the Department … Continue reading
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This afternoon, Leader Pelosi announced her appointments to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction–Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Xavier Becerra and Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen: The Joint Select Committee has a … Continue reading
Leader Pelosi issued the following statement calling for transparency with respect to the Joint Committee’s deliberations: Without regard or respect for the recent S&P comment on our nation’s credit rating, it is important to note the role that transparency and … Continue reading
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This afternoon, the House wasted valuable time on the latest version of S.627, the Republican Default Act, which was revised again this afternoon after it failed to garner enough support yesterday. Four days before we default, instead of moving towards … Continue reading
Leader Pelosi held her weekly press conference today discussing 205 days of Republican control of the House with no jobs legislation and how House Republicans are using the threat of default as an excuse to unravel Medicare and Social Security: … Continue reading
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Today, our armed forces are one step closer to upholding the values of fairness and civil rights for all Americans. With the actions of President Obama, Secretary Panetta, and Admiral Mullen, the discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy will soon … Continue reading
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Today Leader Pelosi held her weekly press conference discussing the ongoing debt talks, 191 days of Republican control of the House with no jobs legislation, what’s at stake for young people in the budget talks, and S’mores (really): Transcript: Leader … Continue reading