http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press Press Releases from Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 05:47:43 -0400 40 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2619 Since VAWAaEUR(TM)s been enacted the rate of violence against women has decreased by more than 50 percent aEUR" that is quite remarkable. In sharp contrast to the Senate bill, which it takes the Violence Against Women Act to an even better place, in sharp contrast the House Republicans have brought to the floor today a controversial bill that will weaken protections we give to those who suffer domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking..." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2619 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2618 aEURoeIn the House, we have been led in this effort by Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer who took strong leadership to create American jobs and keep our nation competitive by reauthorizing the U.S. Export-Import Bank. Now House Republicans should stop obstructing bipartisan bills that have passed the Senate and would create jobs and strengthen the middle class." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2618 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2617 "As Speaker Boehner makes partisan demands here in Washington, AmericaaEUR(TM)s middle class understands that this debate affects them. Democrats will hold fast to our priorities of creating jobs and strengthening the middle class, not millionaires, Big Oil, and corporations that ship jobs overseas." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2617 Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2615 aEURoeI began my remarks by quoting the first Ambassador to Hungary. As he said about the newly formed relationship between Hungary and the United States, our friendship aEUR~will serve to bring about an international prosperity through which we alone can come to real peace and real happiness in the world.aEUR(TM) I will close by commending our current Ambassador for continuing to strengthen the U.S.-Hungarian relationship. Under her leadership, may our friendship continue for another 90 years, and more..." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2615 Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2614 "To mark the 90th anniversary of U.S.-Hungarian diplomatic relations, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi led a bipartisan Delegation to Hungary on Monday to meeting with Prime Minister Viktor OrbA!n and Speaker of the National Assembly LA!szlA3 KAPvAr. The delegation also met with civil society leaders about recent changes to HungaryaEUR(TM)s system of checks and balances and their impact on democratic institutions." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2614 Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2616 "I think itaEUR(TM)s important to note also that, on the more positive side, we commented, all of us, on the strength of our relationship, whether its working side-by-side in Afghanistan, our work together in global security, our work together on global economic success..." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2616 Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2613 "Recognizing the significant role that our troops play in Afghanistan, we were pleased on Mothers' Day to travel to Helmand and Kandahar provinces to hear directly from regional commanders on the ground and their coalition partners in the most critical areas in Afghanistan," Pelosi continued. "Our delegation was also honored to participate in a celebration in honor of Mothers' Day at Camp Leatherneck in Helmand province with many mothers serving in our Armed Forces." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2613 Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2612 "On Mothers' Day weekend, our delegation was pleased to meet with many mothers serving our country here at Al Udeid to express our deep gratitude for their service and sacrifice. Our conversations provided an invaluable opportunity to hear their views on the current and future role of women in our military forces." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2612 Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2611 aEURoeThis evening our delegation met with His Excellency Dr. Khalid al-Attiya, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, to discuss U.S.-Qatar relations and security issues in the Middle East, Asia and Africa." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2611 Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2609 aEURoeToday, Republicans are voting to begin implementing their out-of-touch budget aEUR" and middle class people, seniors, women, and children will pay the price... This Republican-Ryan-Tea Party budget will assault womenaEUR(TM)s health by eliminating the prevention fund. Three hundred and twenty six thousand women would not get the breast cancer screenings they are slated to receive next year. Two hundred and forty eight thousand women would not get the cervical cancer screenings they are slated to receive next year. Those are big numbers. But every individual case is important to the families that those women live in. So, the numbers are staggering, but the specific cases are whataEUR(TM)s important and this is hundreds of thousands." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2609 Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2608 "On an historic day and in the dark of night, House Republicans have voted to tie the hands of the Obama Administration with respect to their efforts to end discrimination against America's families." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2608 Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2610 "And whatever they want to say about student loans, that they want to solve the problem, in the bill on the floor today, the Republicans in the House have the 6.8 percent increase, from 3.4 to 6.8 percent increase still in the bill. We still haven't been able to come to terms in order to make college more affordable. And this is indicative of something that is even bigger than the interest, although the interest is important to students with loans and their families. This is also in the context of making college more affordable for America's working families, and what they do in terms of Pell Grants and the rest, that put up obstacles to more students having the opportunity to attend college. It is really a problem for our country, because investing in the education of our children is the best investment a family can make in its children and its families. It is the best investment a country can make in its people." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2610 Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2607 aEURoeThe Export-Import Bank helps get American goods into markets abroad, creating jobs here at home. The vast majority of its efforts support the small and medium sized businesses that are the backbone of our economy." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2607 Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2606 aEURoeThroughout American history, we have worked to live up to our values of liberty and freedom, and to end discrimination in all of its forms. Today, we took another step forward in our march toward equality.aEUR? http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2606 Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2604 aEURoeAsian and Pacific Islander Americans will continue to help shape our nation, define its future; this month in particular itaEUR(TM)s an honor for all of us to participate in celebrating a rich contribution and vibrant communities that represent AAPI." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2604 Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2602 aEURoeThis morning, I was honored to have a conversation with Mr. Chen at his request. I thanked him for his courage in fighting for legal and human rights in China, his view of his personal situation and the situation of his family and supporters, and I commended the Administration for moving his case forward." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2602 Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2605 aEURoeRather than take up the bipartisan, Senate-passed reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, Republicans voted along party lines to roll back critical protections in the law and limit its provisions to certain classes of individuals. The Republican effort to politicize this issue does a disservice to our nationaEUR(TM)s women." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2605 Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2603 aEURoeThe stakes for our nationaEUR(TM)s students are clear: more than 7 million young people will see their loan rates double if Republicans continue to stand in the way of action or insist only on paying for this initiative with an assault on womenaEUR(TM)s health." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2603 Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2601 aEURoeAmericans donaEUR(TM)t have the luxury of taking breaks every two weeks as they seek a job and care for their families, and neither should the Republican leaders on Capitol Hill. ItaEUR(TM)s time for Republicans to abandon their agenda of obstruction and work together with Democrats to act on the PresidentaEUR(TM)s proposals to create jobs, strengthen the middle class, and grow the economy. Americans canaEUR(TM)t wait.aEUR? http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2601 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2600 "As an artist, Adam Yauch changed the course of music; as a humanitarian, he changed lives. He was a creative genius who used his powerful platform and celebrity to address the cause of human rights for the people of Tibet. Adam Yauch was devotee of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and an agent of change." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2600 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2598 aEURoeIn recent weeks, House Republicans have refused to bring up the bipartisan Senate transportation bill that creates or saves more than 2 million jobs and rebuilds our roads, bridges, highways and railways. Instead, they have spent their time passing a budget that ends the Medicare guarantee while giving massive tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans, Big Oil, and companies that ship jobs overseas." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2598 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2599 aEURoeThe reports that the Chinese government will accept Chen GuangchengaEUR(TM)s application to study at an American university is a welcome development. Secretary Clinton and the Obama Administration are to be commended for engaging the Chinese government at the highest levels to try to produce an outcome that honors the values of our nation." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2599 Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2595 aEURoeIn March, Leader Pelosi and Whip Hoyer wrote to Speaker Boehner calling on him and the other Republican members of the BLAG to rescind the unilateral decision to expand their defense of DOMA to cases involving veterans. It is unacceptable that we have not yet received a response from the Speaker." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2595 Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2593 aEURoeAsian Pacific Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of the AAPI community and the great diversity of our nation. Americans from Asia and the Pacific Islands have overcome persecution and prejudice to serve as leaders and patriots." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2593 Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2594 "Jewish Americans have made their mark across our society and economy aEUR" in music and medicine, in science and scholarship, in innovation, business, and government, in arts, academia, and athletics. And the Jewish community continues to enhance our nation's strength by upholding core values: to pursue peace, to perfect our union, to give back to the less fortunate, to repair the world." http://www.democraticleader.gov/news/press?id=2594