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July 6, 2017
Since the Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010, a number of studies have documented how it has succeeded in reducing the uninsured rate to an historic low, expanding coverage for millions of Americans, and also has made improvements in the nation’s health care system. What the ACA has also done is benefit the U.S. economy and the economic security of American families. This fact sheet provides an overview of some of the key economic benefits of the ACA.
Press Release
July 6, 2017
North Korea’s ICBM launch is a deeply irresponsible and provocative act. A North Korean ICBM with the range suggested by this test is a grave development for the stability of the region and the security of the United States.
Press Release
July 6, 2017
Vladimir Putin has made it his mission to undermine democracy in America and across Europe. Russia’s brazen intervention in the 2016 election, exposed by the U.S. intelligence community, has been matched by brazen interventions in European nations before and since. The integrity of our democracy and the security of the free world depend on the United States stopping Russia’s unchecked assault on our election systems.
Press Release
July 6, 2017
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the 82nd birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama:
Press Release
July 5, 2017
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on recent reports of declining American auto sales and rising U.S. auto job losses under the Trump Administration:
"For all President Trump's promises, American auto workers are watching thousands of good-paying jobs eliminated or shipped overseas. Hard-working Americans are facing an unsettling and uncertain future, and President Trump is too busy tweeting to pay attention.
"In 2009, while Republicans insisted the American auto industry be left to die, President Obama and the Democratic Congress took bold action to protect hard-working autoworkers' jobs and revitalize America's automakers. The lifeline Democrats provided saved the American auto industry and 1.5 million jobs.
Press Release
July 1, 2017
The Trump Defense Department’s decision insults the brave, honorable service of the transgender Americans already serving openly in our armed forces.
Blog Post
June 30, 2017
While House Republicans continued to drop the ball in June, Democrats worked day and night to put forward policies, host briefings, and speak to constituents about their work to create jobs, raise wages, and improve the lives of hardworking Americans across the country. Below is a sampling of the legislation and activities that Members led in June:
Press Release
June 30, 2017
”Nine years ago, a Democratic Congress enacted the most sweeping veterans benefit and education law in generations. We honored our debt to the heroes in uniform who keep us safe, and restored the promise of a full, four-year college education for over 1.75 million Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families.
Press Release
June 30, 2017
“President Trump’s discriminatory, unjust and dangerous Muslim and refugee ban undermines our national security and insults our founding values. While the Supreme Court’s move on Monday to largely lift the injunctions against this openly prejudicial ban is deeply disappointing, Americans should be even more alarmed by the Trump Administration’s capricious and cruel interpretation of that decision.
Press Release
June 29, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Republican anti-immigrant bills passed by the House today:
“The murder of Kathryn Steinle is a great tragedy. But the reality is that the wantonly anti-immigrant bills Republicans passed today will only make it harder for local law enforcement to fight crime and keep our communities safe.
“Who is safer when immigrant families fear going to the police when they are witnesses or victims of crimes? Once again, the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress have put their cruel agenda of discrimination ahead of safer communities. Republicans’ effort to withhold vital public safety funds to bully communities into rounding up immigrants is immoral, unconstitutional and dangerous.
“States and communities must have the right to choose humane and effective law enforcement strategies that protect and serve, not deport and intimidate. While Republicans fan the flames of hate and bigotry, Democrats will continue to fight for the comprehensive immigration reform our nation needs.”