Press Releases

“For 83 years, Social Security has stood as the cornerstone of America’s commitment to our nation’s hard-working families and seniors.  Whether in retirement, disability or following the loss of a loved one, Social Security has guaranteed that a lifetime of hard-work will be met with dignity, respect and economic security. 

Normally, a party that gives away $2 trillion without worrying about where the money will come from can buy itself at least a few votes. But Donald Trump’s tax cut remains remarkably unpopular, and Republicans barely mention it on the campaign trail — in fact, Democrats are running against the tax cut more than Republicans are running on it.

“One year ago, the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia became a scene of tragedy and terror.  The deadly acts of hatred and bigotry revealed to America and the world the vile and shameful reality of white supremacism in our country today.  President Trump’s  assertions of blame ‘on both sides’ ignored the abhorrent evil of white supremacism, and laid bare his and his Administration’s disturbing complacency with hate-fueled speech and violence.

Washington, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after Republican Congressman Chris Collins of New York moved to suspend his re-election campaign following his arrest on multiple counts of securities fraud:

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined local officials and community members at the Transbay Transit Center for a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour. Below are the Leader’s remarks:

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott of Virginia delivered the Weekly Democratic Address.  In this week’s address, Scott highlights Democrats’ Aim Higher Act, which gives every student the opportunity to earn a quality, debt-free degree or credential that leads to a rewarding career.  Video and audio of the Weekly Democratic Address can be downloaded here.

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on reports that President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago friends are secretly dictating policy at the Department of Veterans Affairs:

A key part of our For The People agenda is to CLEAN UP CORRUPTION to make Washington work for the American people.  The most recent revelations of corruption among the Trump Administration, his friends and the GOP Congress are a call to action that present an opportunity for change to happen now.