Press Releases
Press Release
September 16, 2010
"Today, the House acted to create American jobs that can't be outsourced, invest in the clean energy industry of tomorrow, preserve our environment, and reduce energy bills for our families and farmers. By passing the Rural Energy Savings Program Act, we are supporting local workers and strengthening demand for products made in America - such as insulation and windows - because when we ‘make it in America,' we create jobs and lead the world economy. I salute Majority Whip Jim Clyburn for his leadership on behalf of this job-creating legislation."
Press Release
September 15, 2010
"Each year, we have a special remembrance of the thousands who perished nine years ago-- in New York City, here in Washington, and in Pennsylvania. Every year, we come together-- on these steps and across the country--to reconnect to the spirit of unity we felt in the days after that horrendous terrorist attack."
Press Release
September 15, 2010
"Today, the House took two more critical steps forward in advancing our ‘Make It In America' strategy - continuing our drive to create American jobs, and expand America's manufacturing sector. In passing these bills, we reaffirm that when we make it in America, we create jobs, promote our competitiveness, and lead the world economy."
Press Release
September 15, 2010
Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Capitol Hill Day at the “Opportunities For All -Pathways Out of Poverty Summit: A Discussion on Race, Politics, and Policy” this morning in the Capitol Visitor Center.
Press Release
September 15, 2010
"Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the achievements of Hispanic Americans in all facets of our national life - in politics and public service, in business and education, in music and the arts - and to celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic community to our history, heritage, and culture."
Press Release
September 15, 2010
"Celebrating history, heritage, and the American dream today means continuing our work to take America forward to prosperity, equality, and opportunity for all. We are not going back to the policies that left our economy in recession and left too many Hispanic Americans behind."
Press Release
September 14, 2010
"Members of Congress and the American people are grateful that Sarah Shourd will finally be able to return home, and we join her family and friends in celebrating her release."
Press Release
September 14, 2010
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer held a brief press availability this evening before a Democratic Caucus meeting.
Press Release
September 12, 2010
"While admitting to the importance of providing the middle class with tax cuts, House Republican Leader John Boehner is still championing tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires that will add $700 billion to the deficit."
Press Release
September 10, 2010
"Every year on September 11, our nation stops to remember the thousands who perished on that fateful morning nine years ago. This day provides us an opportunity to grieve and to reconnect to the spirit of unity Americans felt in the days after that horrendous terrorist attack."