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Pelosi Statement on President Obama's Remarks at UN Climate Change Summit
September 22, 2009
“President Obama reaffirmed America's commitment to transition to a clean energy economy that creates jobs and reduces global warming pollution. The President emphasized the urgency of taking action at home and working together with our global partners to reduce emissions worldwide..."
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House Votes To Extend Unemployment Insurance Benefits
September 22, 2009
Tonight, the House passed the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548) by a vote of 331-83. The legislation provides up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits to workers in high unemployment states who are about to run out of benefits -- helping at least 300,000 Americans who will exhaust all of their benefits by the end of September and over 1 million who will run out of unemployment by the end of December. This extension is targeted to states with particularly high unemployment (those with a three-month average total unemployment rate of 8.5% or a 13-week insured unemployment rate above 6%), where it is more difficult for people to find new jobs. Currently, that includes:

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Health Insurance Reform Mythbuster: 'The Obama Administration Has Issued a Gag Order'
September 22, 2009

Health insurance reform opponents, including House Republican Leader John Boehner, continue to spread myths about America's Affordable Health Choices Act, including the ridiculous myth that the Obama Administration has issued a "gag order" on insurance companies telling seniors how health insurance reform will affect them. That is not true. What the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) did do, is instruct health insurance companies to stop spreading misleading information about the possible impact of reform on seniors--conjecture not supported by independent news reporting and, potentially, a violation of both federal regulations and the law.

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On President Obama's Remarks at UN Climate Change Summit
September 22, 2009
President Obama reaffirmed America's commitment to transition to a clean energy economy that creates jobs and reduces global warming pollution. The President emphasized the urgency of taking action at home and working together with our global partners to reduce emissions worldwide.

The New Direction Congress has laid the groundwork for this transition through our historic investments in fuel efficient vehicles, and renewable energy and efficiency. In the House, we have passed the Waxman-Markey clean energy jobs bill. Congress must work to send a comprehensive clean energy and climate bill to the President's desk as soon as possible to ensure the success of the Copenhagen negotiations.

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Pelosi: Congress Will Continue to Work With President Obama to Build an Innovation Economy
September 21, 2009
“Today, President Obama reiterated a fundamental truth in America's economic history: innovation is the foundation for long-term prosperity. The President eloquently laid out a national strategy that has been lacking for a critical and fast-paced decade..."
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Pelosi: Congress Will Continue to Work With President Obama to Build an Innovation Economy
September 21, 2009
“Today, President Obama reiterated a fundamental truth in America's economic history: innovation is the foundation for long-term prosperity. The President eloquently laid out a national strategy that has been lacking for a critical and fast-paced decade..."
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Pelosi Statement on FCC Chairman's Announcement of Proposed New Rules on Net Neutrality
September 21, 2009
“I applaud Chairman Genachowski and the FCC for undertaking a rulemaking process to preserve openness and competition on the internet. By embracing principles of nondiscrimination and transparency, this proceeding will ensure that the internet continues to be an engine of innovation, job creation and free speech for all Americans..."
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Pelosi Statement on FCC Chairman's Announcement of Proposed New Rules on Net Neutrality
September 21, 2009
“I applaud Chairman Genachowski and the FCC for undertaking a rulemaking process to preserve openness and competition on the internet. By embracing principles of nondiscrimination and transparency, this proceeding will ensure that the internet continues to be an engine of innovation, job creation and free speech for all Americans..."
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Pelosi Statement on World Alzheimer's Day
September 21, 2009
“Alzheimer's disease is a scourge afflicting Americans in every state and community. According to a new report, it affects 35 million people around the world - and that number is expected to nearly double in 20 years, to more than 65 million in 2030..."
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Pelosi Statement on World Alzheimer's Day
September 21, 2009
“Alzheimer's disease is a scourge afflicting Americans in every state and community. According to a new report, it affects 35 million people around the world - and that number is expected to nearly double in 20 years, to more than 65 million in 2030..."
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