Press Releases
Press Release
January 26, 2009
“This morning, President Obama signaled that our country can no longer afford to wait to combat the climate crisis and our dangerous dependence on foreign oil. He is setting our country on a path led by science and innovation, in a dramatic departure from the past eight years."
Press Release
January 23, 2009
“On the Lunar New Year, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders mark the opportunity to remember the trials and joys of the past year and to look forward to the Year of the Dragon's new beginnings and new opportunities. In San Francisco and in Asian American communities across the country, it is a celebration of heritage and rich cultural ties; for all Americans, it is an opportunity for us to express gratitude for the diversity of our nation."
Press Release
January 23, 2009
“For the last eight years, the Bush Administration imposed the global gag rule, also known as the Mexico City Policy, that restricted U.S. funding to organizations that provide basic health care and family planning services the poorest families in the world. The result has been more unintended pregnancies, more maternal complications and injuries, less information about HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment and more - not fewer - abortions."
Press Release
January 23, 2009
“Kirsten Gillibrand came to Congress as a leader, which is why she was selected to serve on the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee as a freshman and had a prominent role in passing the bipartisan 9/11 Commission recommendations bill. She is a smart legislator who has proven her broad appeal by building consensus around real solutions to problems."
Press Release
January 22, 2009
“Congress and the nation will be well-served by the enormous intellectual capacity Dr. Elmendorf brings to the Congressional Budget Office. With a broad range of legislative and executive branch experience, he will serve as the Congress' non-partisan guardian of responsible budgeting and fiscal discipline."
Press Release
Pelosi Statement on Obama Executive Orders on Closing Guantanamo and Revising Interrogation Policies
January 22, 2009
“President Obama's executive orders closing the detention facility at Guantanamo, expanding the coverage of the interrogation practices permitted by the Army Field Manual, and initiating reviews of detention and interrogation policies will ensure that terrorist suspects held by the United States are treated in ways consistent with our laws and our values."
Press Release
January 22, 2009
“On the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting a woman's right to make her own reproductive health care decisions."
Press Release
January 22, 2009
“Each of these Members appointed to serve on the Ethics Committee has shown strong commitment to the integrity of the House of Representatives. I am confident they will continue their dedication by holding House Members to the highest ethical standards,” Pelosi said.
Press Release
January 21, 2009
“President Obama and Congress are committed to seeing that funds under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) are used responsibly, with full accountability and transparency, and that help is provided to Americans in danger of losing their homes. Chairman Frank's bill achieves these objectives and ensures that the TARP functions as Congress originally intended."
Press Release
January 21, 2009
“Congresswoman Maloney has been an outstanding leader in her 10 years of service on the Joint Economic Committee, including the last Congress as Vice Chair. I look forward to her service as the new Chair in the 111th Congress,” Pelosi said. “Her leadership on economic matters has shown her commitment to the interests of the American people and their livelihoods: their homes, their jobs, and their families. At this critical time, when our country is facing a serious economic downturn, Congresswoman Maloney and the JEC will generate the tools needed to jumpstart the economy and lead this nation back to prosperity.”