Press Releases

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center and was joined by Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson, and Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, Ranking Member on the Small Business Committee, to announce the recommendations of the Democratic Ranking Members of House Committees to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction for job creation, revenue and savings within the jurisdiction of each committee.

"Frank Kameny's life is the story of service to his country, to the cause of equality, to the fundamental American ideals of fairness and civil rights."

"The leadership of this body is totally ignoring the fact that we are losing 1 million jobs, 1 million jobs because of the China currency bill."

"Today's strong bipartisan vote in the Senate to pass China currency legislation is a step forward for American workers, American manufacturers, and American competitiveness. This legislation has the potential to create more than one million jobs here at home."

"Tonight, Senate Republicans voted unanimously to block the American Jobs Act, standing in the way of job creation and economic growth."

"I congratulate the Obama Administration, DOJ, FBI and all government personnel who worked in concert to successfully disrupt the Iranian plot to assassinate Ambassador Adel Al-Jubeir , the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the United States, on American soil."

"Today, three extraordinary leaders have been recognized not only for their achievements in securing the rights of women in their own countries, but for advancing the cause of peace, promoting core democratic values, and expanding opportunity for all people."

"'Today's report makes it clear: we must act now to put people back to work, strengthen our small businesses and grow our economy. Americans cannot afford to wait any longer."