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“This bipartisan opioids package takes an important first step in dealing with the opioids overdose epidemic in America, and Democrats are proud to have secured victories on key priorities including expanding access to opioid addiction treatment under Medicare and Medicaid.  Yet, this bill is too little, too late to make up for the vicious, all-out assault on the health care of Americans with substance use disorders that Republicans have waged for the past two years.

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi was joined House Democrats for a press event in support of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and her courageous decision to come forward to tell her story.  Below are the Leader’s remarks:

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement on Congressman Keith Ellison’s call for a House Ethics Committee investigation:

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined House Democrats in partnership with the Poor People’s Campaign for a hearing on poverty in America.  This event follows the Poor People’s Campaign’s call to House Leaders to convene a bipartisan hearing this month to shine a light on policies that have done harm to our children.  In the absence of a bipartisan hearing organized by Speaker Ryan, Leader Pelosi convened this hearing to forge solutions to advance equality, justice and opportunity for all.  Below are the Leader’s remarks:

Leader Pelosi.  Thank you so much.   I thank the gentlewoman from Washington State who from day one who has been a champion for human rights in our country and throughout the world.  I was proud to travel with her to visit with his Holiness the Dalai Lama where this issue has been on the forefront for many years and currently. 

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi named Congressman Jim Langevin and Former Rep. Patrick Murphy to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.