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Pelosi Remarks at Generation Progress ‘Make Progress’ National Summit
“Young people have been the vanguards and visionary leaders who make progress.”
Weekly House GOP Review: Just More Dysfunction, Obstruction & Distraction
The 20th legislative week of the so-called ‘New American Congress’ hasn’t been pretty.
Transcript of Pelosi Press Conference Today
“After Charleston, after so many decades of this flag serving as a banner of oppression, hate, and segregation, it’s long past the time to put away the Confederate battle flag.”
Pelosi Floor Speech Celebrating 80th Birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
” During his long life, the Dalai Lama has shown that harmony between peoples is based on freedom of expression, and the courage to speak the truth and treat others with mutual respect and dignity. “
The Hill: Dems push Congress to expand background checks for gun sales
By Lydia Wheeler Since the shooting in Charleston, S.C. that killed nine people at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal, Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said America has for some reason become focused on the symbol of the Confederate battle flag. “It’s a very… Continue
Pelosi Remarks at Press Event Urging Congress to Pass Background Checks Legislation
“The memory of these victims, the cries of their families deserve action – results, not words.
Pelosi Remarks at New York ‘Enough is Enough’ Bill Signing Ceremony
“I’m here as the Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives to say, on behalf of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, on both sides of the Capitol: Thank you, New York, for setting an example; for being a model; for showing the way.”
Leader Pelosi and Richard Gere in the Wall Street Journal: As the Dalai Lama Turns 80, Tibet Still Suffers
An op-ed from Leader Pelosi and actor Richard Gere celebrating the Dalai Lama’s innumerable contributions to peace, freedom of expression, and understanding as he turns 80.
Right-Wing Groups Cheer Shutdown of Ex-Im Bank’s Charter Under Speaker Boehner’s Watch
Right-wing groups highly influential in the Republican Government Shutdown of 2013 that cost our economy $24 billion are cheering the shutdown of the job-creating Export-Import Bank’s charter after Speaker Boehner and extremist House GOP Members failed to renew it and save American… Continue
Another #GOPshutdown: Republicans Let Ex-Im Bank’s Charter Expire!
The job-creating Export-Import Bank’s charter expired at midnight under Speaker Boehner’s watch for the first time since it was created in 1934 during the Great Depression. USA Today – Congress lets Export-Import Bank expire The Denver Post – Death of Ex-Im Bank… Continue