Press Releases

“Nearly two years after the financial crisis decimated the hard-earned savings, pensions and wealth of millions of American families, the time is long past for meaningful, comprehensive Wall Street reform."

"Reforming our elementary and secondary school systems is critical to our nation's long-term success. We have a moral responsibility to educate our children, raise a new generation of well-prepared students, and give our young people the tools and skills to compete in the global economy. We must work together - as elected leaders, teachers, and parents - to make our classrooms centers of academic excellence and to ensure that a strong education is a right afforded to every child."

Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a press conference this afternoon in the Capitol following a meeting with children's advocates on behalf of comprehensive health insurance reform legislation.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a brief press availability this afternoon following a Democratic Caucus meeting.

“As Reading Clerk, Joe will be the voice of the House of Representatives and will play an integral role in the daily operations of Congress,” Speaker Pelosi said. “Joe brings his experience and professionalism from the Education and Labor Committee, and we are grateful for his service.”

“Today, on the 51st anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising, we honor the many brave Tibetans who have sacrificed their lives fighting for freedom and the aspirations of the Tibetan people to live in peace."

“Today's proposal totally bans corporate earmarks - critical reform that addresses concerns that many Americans have. It ensures that for-profit companies no longer reap the rewards of congressional earmarks and limits the influence of lobbyists on Members of Congress. This ban will ensure good stewardship of taxpayer dollars by the federal government across all agencies."

"While California must make tough choices as it works to close its budget deficit, furloughing workers whose salaries are fully-funded through the federal government results in the loss of millions of dollars for our state while harming our neediest citizens."