Archive: 2016

Veteran homelessness is a challenge to the conscience of our nation. No person who served our nation in uniform should be forced to sleep on our streets. Thankfully, with the leadership of President Obama and the investments of Democratic Congresses, we are marking strong progress against chronic veteran homelessness.

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation, which arrived in Italy today, and will focus on international security, NATO engagement, migration, and financial systems.

Fifty one years ago, as he signed Medicare and Medicaid into law, President Lyndon Johnson spoke of the transformational promise of these initiatives for every American.

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement on the first-ever transmission of the Zika virus by local mosquitos on the United States mainland, with four confirmed cases of local transmission in Florida: “More than five months after the… Continue

Washington, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement following an attack that killed dozens and injured hundreds, many of them peaceful protestors from the Shiite ethnic Hazara minority in Kabul, Afghanistan:  “The American people mourn the victims and pray… Continue

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement following attacks that killed and injured several people in Munich, Germany: “Today, Americans join the international community in mourning the loss of life, praying for the survivors, and uniting to… Continue

“Six years ago, the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ushered in a new era of financial security and consumer protection for hard-working Americans. Championed by House Democrats, Dodd-Frank strengthens our financial system, protects taxpayers from bailouts and consumers from marketplace abuses, and ensures that our financial system no longer rewards bad actors on Wall Street for their reckless behavior.”

“Paul and I are heartbroken by the passing of Congressman Mark Takai. In his service to America and the people of Hawaii, Congressman Takai embodied our nation’s highest ideals. In his fight against cancer, Mark showed the courage and strength that defined the wonderful person he was.”

Concerned citizens in Baton Rouge and across America must create communities where inclusion, justice and peace thrive.

So, Congress has refused to provide the robust emergency resources urgently needed. Governors of both parties have been some of the most powerful voices for the need for Congress to act on these public crises.