Press Releases
- Pelosi and Spratt Statement on New Director of the Congressional Budget Office “In consultation with bipartisan Congressional leaders, it is my intention to move forward on the appointment of Dr. Doug Elmendorf as the new Director of the Congressional Budget Office." 12/30/2008
- Pelosi Statement on the Situation in Gaza "The United States must continue to do all it can to promote peace in the region and a negotiated settlement to differences between Israelis and Palestinians." 12/27/2008
- Pelosi: Congress Will Protect Taxpayers and Require Greater Transparency Before Releasing Additional TARP Funds “I have asked Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank to develop legislation to strengthen accountability, ensure that TARP funds are used to free up credit for consumers, and provide mortgage relief so more homeowners can stay in their homes." 12/22/2008
- Pelosi Statement Commending President-elect Obama’s Cabinet Nominations “I look forward to working with the President’s entire Cabinet to address the urgent issues facing our nation, including the creation of millions of jobs, the restoration of our economic leadership, and the strengthening of our security.” 12/19/2008
- Pelosi Statement on First Anniversary of Enactment of Historic Energy Bill “By breaking free of the failed energy policies of the past, the New Direction Congress embraced a clean, renewable and energy independent future for America with the Energy Independence and Security Act." 12/19/2008
- Pelosi Statement on Obama Nomination of Congresswoman Hilda Solis as Secretary of Labor “Working together, President-elect Obama and Secretary-designate Solis can help to put the Labor Department back on the side of working Americans who deserve fair wages, safe workplaces, and job training to take part in the green and innovative economy that will make America more competitive." 12/19/2008
- Pelosi Statement on Obama Nominations for Transportation, USTR and SBA Positions “I look forward to working with each of these nominees to move our country forward.” 12/19/2008
- Pelosi Statement on White House Plan to Aid Domestic Auto Industry “Congress stands ready to work with all parties during this difficult restructuring to restore the domestic auto industry, help revitalize the national economy, and secure millions of U.S. jobs.” 12/19/2008
- Pelosi: Jobless Claims Show Need for Economic Recovery and Job Creation Package and Aid to Autos "Congress is working with the incoming Obama Administration to pass at the earliest date an economic recovery plan to provide immediate relief to Americans, to create or save 2.5 million American jobs, and to make long-term investments to strengthen the economy." 12/18/2008
- Pelosi: New Bush Administration Rule an Assault on Women’s Health Care “Make no mistake: this is a direct assault on women’s health care and may jeopardize patients’ rights to receive quality, comprehensive health care services. Congress will work with President-elect Obama to reverse this rule.” 12/18/2008