Pelosi Statement on Implementation of Obama Administration Directive on DREAM-Eligible Youth
“It was one of the proudest accomplishments of the Democratic-led House to pass the DREAM Act with a bipartisan vote in 2010; it was one of our great disappointments to see action blocked by Republicans in the Senate. Democrats will continue to push to pass the DREAM Act and to enact bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform that secures our borders, upholds the rule of law, protects our workers, unites families, and provides a pathway to legalization.”
August 15, 2012
Pelosi Statement on 77th Anniversary of Social Security
“Democrats will always stand strong for Social Security, for Medicare, and for our nation’s seniors.”
August 14, 2012
Pelosi Statement on Congressman Dennis Cardoza
“Congressman Cardoza saw the need for national action to stem the foreclosure crisis firsthand in his own district. He has been a dogged advocate in demanding action, progress, and accountability in addressing the housing needs for the people of California’s Central Valley and for all Americans.”
August 14, 2012
Pelosi Statement on House GOP Lawsuit Against Attorney General Holder
“This partisan lawsuit wastes taxpayer dollars and resources, and is a distraction from the urgent business before Congress: acting to create jobs and grow our economy. It is also designed to distract the Justice Department from its critical job of challenging state laws designed to restrict the rights of Americans to vote.”
August 13, 2012
Pelosi Statement on Congressman Paul Ryan
“There is no question that former Governor Romney now owns the Republican, Ryan budget that puts millionaires ahead of Medicare and the middle class. Congressman Paul Ryan led House Republicans in voting to end the Medicare guarantee, which increases costs on seniors and weakens America’s great middle class in order to give tax breaks to millionaires, Big Oil and corporations that ship jobs overseas.”
August 11, 2012
Pelosi Statement on Congressman Hansen Clarke
“From his first days in the House, Congressman Clarke made his presence known as a fierce fighter for the rights and protections of homeowners – in Detroit and nationwide – hardest-hit by the foreclosure crisis. Hailing from the ‘motor city,’ he worked to ensure that manufacturing jobs stay on our shores and pay our workers a decent wage, and he acted to invest in new technologies. He pushed legislation to protect our homeland security and promote a responsible foreign policy.”
August 08, 2012
Pelosi Statement on Congressman Russ Carnahan
“Throughout his time in the House, Congressman Carnahan has advanced his top priority – putting people to work – by advocating investments in transportation and infrastructure, and by working to keep good-paying jobs at home. As a leader on foreign affairs, he promoted a vision of American leadership founded in active engagement on the global stage. As a powerful voice for the members of our Armed Forces, he acted to ensure that we serve our veterans as well as they have served us.”
August 08, 2012
Pelosi Statement on Shooting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin
“The devastating actions of this lone gunman have no place in our country and in our society. This shooting was not simply an assault on a single congregation of Sikhs; it was an offense against peaceful, innocent people. We condemn this attack in the strongest terms possible.”
August 06, 2012
Pelosi Names Liz Pardue as New Deputy Director of Floor Operations, Announces Departure of Lori Pepper
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced today that she has named Liz Pardue as her office’s new Deputy Director of Floor Operations. Pardue begins her duties this month.
August 03, 2012
Pelosi Statement on Anniversary of Credit Downgrade
“We now know that Republicans’ partisan political brinksmanship cost taxpayers at least $1.3 billion in borrowing costs. Yet Speaker Boehner and his Republican colleagues are threatening more of the same, pledging to hold the debt limit, the American economy, and middle class tax cuts hostage once again.”
August 03, 2012
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