Press Releases
Press Release
April 21, 2010
Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of a resolution congratulating Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his tenth year of service as chaplain of the House of Representatives.
Press Release
April 21, 2010
"Each and every day, our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines earn the respect of a grateful nation. And as long as those in uniform continue the battle abroad, we must do everything in our power to support them here at home."
Press Release
April 21, 2010
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Bart Stupak held a press availability this morning with medal-winning U.S. Olympic athletes Apolo Anton Ohno, Shani Davis, and Allison Baver and Paralympic athlete Allison Jones to discuss the B.J. Stupak Scholarship, a federally-funded scholarship program designed to provide financial assistance to Olympic athletes.
Press Release
April 21, 2010
Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of a resolution celebrating the life of Dr. Dorothy I. Height and recognizing her lifelong dedication and leadership in the struggle for human rights and equality.
Press Release
April 21, 2010
"GM's announcement this week is welcome news and validates Democrats' insistence from the very beginning that federal assistance to the auto industry be repaid in full to U.S. taxpayers."
Press Release
April 21, 2010
"Three years ago, House Democrats launched our ‘Green the Capitol' initiative, ensuring that our nation's leaders remain responsible stewards of our environment. Today, in that same tradition, we gather to renew that pledge, taking one step forward in our effort to make this Capitol of the United States, this beacon of freedom of liberty, a shining example of sustainability."
Press Release
April 20, 2010
"Equal Pay Day is an opportunity to honor America's working women, to reaffirm our belief in equal pay for equal work, and to renew our effort to bring fairness and equality to the workplace."
Press Release
April 20, 2010
"Men and women of every race and faith are heirs to the work, passion, and legacy of Dr. Dorothy I. Height. From her earliest days as an activist, she fought for equality under the law for every American - recognizing that the battle for civil rights extended to African Americans, women, the disabled and anyone denied the chance to succeed because of who they are."
Press Release
April 19, 2010
"Today, we join the people of Israel in celebrating 62 years of independence. Israel's founding stands out as one of the greatest achievements of the 20th century - and it will continue to shine as a beacon of hope long into the future."
Press Release
April 19, 2010
"Fifteen years ago, the people of our nation witnessed the destruction of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, and came together in strength out of this moment of tragedy. Today, we continue to mourn the loss of the 168 Americans; many were federal workers who came to work that morning to serve the public - to help our veterans and the elderly, farmers and the disabled. Our prayers still rest with the families, neighbors, and loved ones of the men, women, and children who died that day."