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Pelosi Remarks at the International Campaign for Tibet's 'Light of Truth' Awards Ceremony
October 7, 2009
“American presidents and the American people have been inspired by His Holiness, who describes himself as a ‘simple monk, no more, no less.' To Tibetan Buddhists, he is the earthly manifestation of the living Buddha..."
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Health Insurance Reform Mythbuster: 'Health Insurance Reform Will Eliminate Medicare Advantage Plans'
October 7, 2009

Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths about America's Affordable Health Choices Act, including saying that health reform will eliminate Medicare Advantage plans. America's Affordable Health Choices Act continues Medicare Advantage plans, but eliminates wasteful taxpayers' overpayments that increase private insurance company profits, not patient care.

The top five Medicare Advantage myths:

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Top 10 Ways Health Insurance Reform Works For You
October 7, 2009
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1. ENDS INSURANCE COMPANY DISCRIMINATION

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Pelosi Remarks Upon Presentation of Inaugural Lantos Human Rights Prize to the Dalai Lama
October 6, 2009
“U.S. Presidents, Members of Congress, and the American people continue to be inspired by His Holiness's message of peace, non-violence, human rights, and religious understanding. And we can all learn from him..."
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Pelosi Applauds Recovery Act Grant to California and Three Other States for Broadband Mapping
October 6, 2009
“The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was designed to be both stimulative and transformational to our economy. Central to our efforts to ensure prosperity for all Americans is deploying broadband coast to coast..."
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Pelosi: Health Insurance Reform Essential for Women
October 6, 2009
“We will be finalizing a bill soon, and among its provisions, it will address the issue that women are charged nearly 50 percent more than men for the same coverage when they purchase insurance in the individual market…"
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Pelosi Remarks Following Meeting with President Obama on Afghanistan
October 6, 2009
“Our first responsibility is to protect the American people. We all take this responsibility very seriously, the President has the ultimate responsibility to make a decision and we all mourn the loss of those who make the supreme sacrifice..."
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Health Insurance Reform Mythbuster: 'The Medical Community Does Not Support Health Insurance Reform'
October 6, 2009
Health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths about America's Affordable Health Choices Act, including that 'the medical community does not support health insurance reform'. In truth, the vast majority of doctors, nurses and others in the health care field know firsthand the urgent need health insurance reform.

MYTH: Doctors, nurses and others in the medical community don't support health insurance reform.

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The Rights Of One Are The Rights Of All
October 6, 2009

The Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice hereby awards its inaugural Lantos Human Rights Prize to the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, the religious and political leader of the Tibetan people. With courage, compassion, and humility he has given voice to the aspirations of all humanity for a life of dignity, justice, and respect. As an unflinching advocate of non-violent reconciliation, he has advanced the cause of human rights in every corner of the globe.

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Pelosi Announces German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Address Joint Meeting of Congress Next Month
October 5, 2009
“Congress will warmly welcome Chancellor Merkel to the Capitol next month as part of her visit to the United States,” said Speaker Pelosi. “We look forward to hearing the Chancellor's views on how we can continue to work together to confront international security threats, to implement necessary climate change measures, and to resolve the global financial crisis.”