Update on Congressional Action on the Disastrous Oil Spill
Yesterday afternoon, Speaker Pelosi met with House Committee Chairs to discuss the House’s ongoing oversight and legislative response to the BP Oil Spill: The Speaker thanked the Chairs for their ongoing oversight efforts saying: I am here to express my gratitude for… Continue
Transcript of Pelosi Remarks at Press Availability at Meeting with Committee Chairmen on Gulf Oil Spill
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Committee Chairs held a press availability this afternoon in her office in the Capitol following a meeting on the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
"The More I Learn About This Accident, The More Concerned I Become"
Today, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held their first hearing on the Deepwater Horizon Gulf Coast Oil Spill as part of their ongoing inquiry examining what caused the explosion on the drilling rig, the adequacy of the companies’… Continue
Pelosi Remarks at Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference
“Together, we formed a powerful coalition to make history for our country and progress for the American people. Now, we need that same commitment – that same spirit – to build a clean energy economy.”
What A Difference A Law Makes
Last June, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on the termination of individual health policies by insurance companies, including the controversial practice of rescinding coverage after policyholders become ill. At the hearing, Chairman Waxman explained why… Continue
Health Insurance Reform Will Not Harm Military or Veterans' Health Care
We have an obligation to care for and honor America's servicemen and women, their families, and our veterans for their bravery and sacrifice. Some health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths, including saying that reform will undermine the health care that… Continue
First, blame the driver. Second, blame the floormat. Third, blame a sticky gas pedal.
Today, the Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations is holding a hearing on the “response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden Unintended Acceleration” to examine the response to persistent consumer complaints of sudden, unintended acceleration in vehicles manufactured… Continue
Transcript of Pelosi, House Democratic Leaders’ Press Availability Today at Democratic Issues Conference
“Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, Caucus Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra and Assistant to the Speaker Chris Van Hollen held a press availability today in the Capitol Visitor Center following former President Clinton’s address at the Democratic Issues Conference.”
UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen
Today, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Steny Hoyer, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman, and Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming Chairman Edward Markey held a press briefing at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark. At the UN Climate Conference, the… Continue
Pelosi at Women’s Roundtable in Copenhagen: Women Have the Most to Gain and the Most to Lose in Climate Crisis
“Women have the most to gain and the most to lose in the climate crisis. The impacts are not gender-neutral; as the primary users, managers, and stewards of natural resources, women feel the consequences first.”
