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April 2, 2010
This morning, the Department of Labor released the March jobs report showing job gains of 162,000 -- the largest job gain in a single month in the past three years.
Additionally, private employers added 123,000 jobs, the most since May 2007. Speaker Pelosi on today's report:
Press Release
March 31, 2010
"Every year, on his birthday, we renew our commitment to the fight for justice, equality, and opportunity that defined Cesar Chavez's life."
Press Release
March 31, 2010
"We appreciate the president's ongoing commitment and call for comprehensive energy reform legislation that is critical to America's energy independence, economic growth and national security."
Blog Post
March 30, 2010
This morning, President Obama signed the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act into law. The legislation not only improves the Senate health insurance reform bill by closing the prescription drug donut hole, improving affordability, strengthening efforts to fight waste and fraud, and removing special deals, but it also includes the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act which the House passed last fall.
The bill ensures that higher education is more affordable at no additional expense to taxpayers -- in fact, it saves money.
Blog Post
March 30, 2010
This afternoon, Speaker Pelosi met with President Nicolas Sarkozy of France. President Sarkozy signing the Speaker's guest book:
The note:
Speaker Pelosi and President Sarkozy in the Speaker's office at the Capitol:
Press Release
March 30, 2010
"Health insurance reform represents remarkable progress for the American people. Today, with President Obama's signature, health care becomes more affordable for the middle class, we begin closing the prescription drug donut hole, and we demand accountability from the insurance industry."
Press Release
March 30, 2010
Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a press availability this afternoon with President Nicolas Sarkozy of France prior to their meeting in the Capitol.
Blog Post
March 29, 2010
In a letter to Karen Ignagni, President of America's Health Insurance Plans, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that she will be issuing regulations in the weeks ahead to reiterate that beginning in September 2010 (six months from enactment of our legislation):
Children with pre-existing conditions may not be denied access to their parents' health insurance plansInsurance companies will no long be allowed to insure a child, but exclude treatment for the child's pre-existing condition
Articles
March 29, 2010
"With the passage of the measure to overhaul health care, Nancy Pelosi's speakership is being touted as one of the most accomplished and effective. She has earned great praise and admiration from friends and opponents alike -- but it comes at a cost."
Press Release
March 29, 2010
"The thoughts and prayers of the American people are with the Russians today as they again confront the horrors of terrorism."