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Pelosi Statement on Hurricane Ike
September 12, 2008
“The thoughts and prayers of the entire Congress, and indeed all Americans, are with the people who live in areas in the path of Hurricane Ike."
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Pelosi: Today's Approval of Highway Trust Fund Will Protect American Jobs and Safety of American Drivers
September 11, 2008
"Today's critical cash infusion for the Highway Trust Fund will protect hundreds of thousands of American jobs and the safety of American drivers and families. At a time when Americans are struggling in these difficult economic times, this legislation will save nearly 380,000 American jobs and help states avoid a 34-percent cut to their federal transportation funding."
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Pelosi on Appointment of Bobby Scott to Serve on Ethics Committee
September 11, 2008
"As a highly respected House Member, Bobby Scott brings a wealth of legal knowledge and experience to his new duties on the Ethics Committee. I am confident that his passion for justice and due process will guide his work on the committee."
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Pelosi Delivers Remarks at 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
September 11, 2008
"Once again, we gather to observe the unforgettable horror of 9/11. We gather to convey our deepest sympathy to the families of 9/11, many of whom turned their grief into strength to make America safer. They deserve our deepest gratitude and will always be in our thoughts and prayers."
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Pelosi Delivers Remarks at 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
September 11, 2008
"Once again, we gather to observe the unforgettable horror of 9/11. We gather to convey our deepest sympathy to the families of 9/11, many of whom turned their grief into strength to make America safer. They deserve our deepest gratitude and will always be in our thoughts and prayers."
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Leader Hoyer and Whip Clyburn on the Seventh Anniversary of 9/11
September 11, 2008
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer released the following statement commemorating the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001:

On this seventh anniversary of the most horrific terrorist attack in American history, we pause to honor those men, women, and children who were lost or injured at the hands of men wielding a murderous ideology.

We continue to offer our sincere thanks and praise to the heroes -- the first responders and civilians -- who risked their lives to save others. Their sacrifices lit our darkest hour, and their bravery touched our lives.

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Associated Press: Democrats pushing 2nd stimulus, GOP resisting
September 10, 2008
"With the economy the No. 1 issue just eight weeks from Election Day, majority-party Democrats are trying to push a second stimulus package through Congress to follow the tax rebate checks sent out earlier this year."
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New York Times: Still No Exit
September 10, 2008
"President Bush is nothing if not consistent. In a speech on Tuesday, he made it clear that he has no plan at all for ending the war in Iraq and no serious plan for winning the war in Afghanistan."
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IG Report Alleging Illicit, Unethical Behavior Within the Interior Department
September 10, 2008
The AP reports:

Gov't officials probed about illicit sex, gifts

Government officials handling billions of dollars in oil royalties engaged in illicit sex with employees of energy companies they were dealing with and received numerous gifts from them, federal investigators said Wednesday.

The alleged transgressions involve 13 Interior Department employees in Denver and Washington. Their alleged improprieties include rigging contracts, working part-time as private oil consultants, and having sexual relationships with - and accepting golf and ski trips and dinners from - oil company employees, according to three reports released Wednesday by the Interior Department's inspector general.

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Pelosi Delivers Remarks at U.S. Capitol Memorial Service to Honor Chairwoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones
September 10, 2008
"Stephanie Tubbs Jones was a beloved figure in her hometown of Cleveland, and she loved and served her constituents in return. Their problems were her problems."
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