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This evening, Speaker Pelosi held a brief press availability followed by a meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of the Republic of India. Speaker Pelosi extended an invitation to the Prime Minister to address a joint meeting of Congress during a future… Continue

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a brief press availability this evening with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of the Republic of India before their meeting in the Capitol. Pelosi extended an invitation to the Prime Minister to address a joint meeting… Continue

“We just had a very instructive meeting with some leading economists about the number one subject on the minds of the American people: jobs. Jobs, jobs, jobs, and jobs. It comes at a time when, as you know, job creation is centered at addressing at underlying concerns that people have in their own homes…”

“President Obama is working to restore American leadership worldwide and build bonds of friendship across the globe. The Nobel Peace Prize is a testament to his leadership and vision and a tribute to American values. I offer my congratulations to President Obama on this outstanding achievement…”

President Obama is working to restore American leadership worldwide and build bonds of friendship across the globe. The Nobel Peace Prize is a testament to his leadership and vision and a tribute to American values. I offer my congratulations to President Obama… Continue

“The Congressional Black Caucus – and this foundation – were founded on a simple premise: that equality and opportunity are the birthright of every American…”

“Essential to the CBC’s efforts on behalf of all Americans is your ‘Opportunities for All – Pathways Out of Poverty’ agenda. As we strengthen our economy for all Americans, we must pay particular attention to those who have been facing long-term economic hardship…”

“I applaud Chairman Genachowski and the FCC for undertaking a rulemaking process to preserve openness and competition on the internet. By embracing principles of nondiscrimination and transparency, this proceeding will ensure that the internet continues to be an engine of innovation, job creation and free speech for all Americans…”

This morning, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced he will propose new rules during a speech at the Brookings Institution, to preserve an open internet and ensure net neutrality. Blogging on WhiteHouse.gov, Chairman Genachowski explains: The rise of serious challenges to the traditional… Continue

“Our relationship is one between the United States and the Philippines that is valued by all of us here. So, I’m pleased to welcome the President as well as the Speaker, as well as the Ambassador…”