Press Releases
Press Release
October 30, 2014
“Today, our country has lost one of our greatest urban leaders. Tom Menino stands as a singular figure in the history of Boston – this great American city’s longest serving, and first ever Italian-American mayor."
Press Release
October 29, 2014
“When disaster strikes, Congress has a responsibility to stand behind the victims and to help our communities bounce back stronger than ever. American families deserve to know that their government will be there for them, without question and without hesitation."
Press Release
October 29, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Drew Hammill, spokesman for Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, released this statement after a second law firm dumped Speaker Boehner's proposed lawsuit against President Obama:
"Speaker Boehner cannot find a single lawyer in the entire country – even at $500 dollars an hour in taxpayer money – to file a lawsuit that is totally devoid of any legal merit.
"The American people are fed up that their hard-earned taxpayer dollars are being used to solve John Boehner's political problems.
"In the words of one legal scholar, this lawsuit – or rather, nonsuit – continues to be an embarrassing loser for Speaker Boehner."
Press Release
October 28, 2014
“Five years ago today, President Obama’s signature on the Hate Crimes Prevention Act toppled a barrier between lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans and justice. With this law, our nation affirmed that no one should suffer persecution, discrimination, or violence because of who they are, who they love, where they come from, how they look, or what they believe."
Press Release
October 17, 2014
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) announced the details of a friendly wager over the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals. As passionate fans and competitive colleagues, the Members of Congress agreed to a battle for bragging rights and local delicacies.
Press Release
October 17, 2014
“As we mark the 25th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, we are once more called to remember. We remember the loved ones we lost, and the families who have been touched by the absence of the departed."
Press Release
October 16, 2014
"To address the long-term threat posed by Ebola, we must come together on a bipartisan basis, as we did to combat HIV/AIDS, to provide the necessary funding to our public health agencies."
Press Release
October 15, 2014
“Six years ago, our nation was confronted with the greatest economic disaster since the Great Depression. In those dark days, Democrats stepped up and put our economy back on track."
Press Release
October 10, 2014
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez, Congressman George Miller (D-CA) and Janet Rowland, a low-wage worker, held a press conference call today on National Minimum Wage Day – a day advocating for the need to act now on a minimum wage increase to jumpstart the middle class and improve the lives of working families across the country. While Republicans have repeatedly blocked legislation supported by a strong majority of Americans to raise the wage, House Democrats continue to fight to increase the minimum wage to $10.10, because no one who works hard and plays by the rules should live in poverty. Below are the Leader's remarks followed by the Q&A session with reporters:
Leader Pelosi Opening Remarks:
Press Release
October 9, 2014
"Today’s announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services is just the latest evidence that the Affordable Care Act is working, holding down costs and improving the quality of care for seniors across the country."