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Pelosi Statement on Administration’s New Measures to Combat Corporate Inversions
September 22, 2014
“Today’s actions by the Treasury are an important step to restoring fairness for middle class families in our tax code."
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Transcript of Pelosi, Hoyer, Clyburn Press Availability Today as Republicans Rushed Out of Washington Leaving the Middle Class Behind
September 18, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (D-SC) held a press availability today as Republicans rushed out of Washington and leave the middle class behind.  Below is a transcript of Leader Pelosi's opening and closing remarks, as well as a question and answer session. 

Leader Pelosi's Opening Remarks:

"Good afternoon.  And that's what it is, a good afternoon – but not a good afternoon for Congress to adjourn for this session of Congress.  We were supposed to be in tomorrow and then another week, and now we've been informed by the Republican leadership that anything that we were ever going to do is over until we come back for the lame-duck session.

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Pelosi Dear Colleague -- on Anna Eshoo's Candidacy for Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee
September 18, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi sent the following Dear Colleague letter to House Democratic Members on her endorsement of Congresswoman Anna Eshoo for Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee:

Dear Colleague,

It is with great enthusiasm that I write to you once again to endorse Anna Eshoo to lead the Energy and Commerce Committee – the "Committee of the Future."

As I said in my letter of February 27, Anna's priorities in Congress reflect the future of America's vibrant and competitive environment.

Anna's leadership, vision, values and progressive commitment to the future gives us an opportunity to newly invigorate the debate.

Since my February letter, Anna has listened to Members, reflected their values and gained their strong support – more than 105 commitments, a majority of the Caucus.

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Pelosi Statement on Introduction of CEO-Employee Pay Fairness Act
September 18, 2014
“Middle class American workers drive our economy with their labor; their productivity is the engine of our prosperity and our corporations’ success."
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Pelosi Remarks at ENDA Press Conference Today
September 17, 2014
“Every American who works hard and plays by the rules deserves a chance to succeed wherever they live, worship, who they are, who they love. You hear me talk all the time about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Those are the values, the goals that our Founders had. Thanks to the outstanding leadership of Congressman Jared Polis and members of the Equality Caucus, we’re moving closer to ensuring equal rights for all Americans."
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Pelosi Floor Speech in Support of the President’s Title X Request
September 17, 2014
"We approve it to help the Syrian people take responsibility for building peace and stability in their country and stem the threat that ISIS can pose to US interests abroad and to our national security."
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Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today
September 17, 2014
"We are going to continue to fight that fight to put the middle class first, in the first 100 days of a new Congress, to put the middle class first – the backbone of our democracy."
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Pelosi Remarks at Early Education Building Blocks Press Event
September 17, 2014
“But we all know that the most important initiative we can take to invest in America, to keep America number one, is to invest in our children. We all also know that when women succeed, America succeeds."
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Pelosi Statement on President's Title X Request
September 16, 2014
“I support the President's request to train moderate Syrians outside of Syria in order to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIS."
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Pelosi Statement on Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization
September 15, 2014
"The Child Care and Development Block Grant reauthorization passed by the House today represents an important step forward for millions of children and hardworking families."
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