“In observing Hispanic Heritage Month, we dedicate ourselves to the values that strengthen America and the diversity that make our nation great."
September 14, 2012
“These patriotic Americans served on behalf of democracy and freedom; they gave their lives to nothing less than the cause of American values. Our freedom at home is sustained only because there are many Americans who are willing to fight for it, stand up for it, and lay down their lives for it. The courage of these four Americans is shared by all our men and women in uniform and Americans serving our nation around the world. We will honor their sacrifice by tirelessly pursuing justice on their behalf."
“But if you need only to see how we differ, just look at the Ryan-Romney-Republican budget. Their blueprint says we’re going to end Medicare, we’re going to make seniors pay $6,000 more as we end Medicare and we’re going to give tax cuts to the wealthiest people in our country. That’s not fair. That’s not balanced. But that is what would happen if the Republican bill were to become law, it would enact the Ryan bill."
September 13, 2012
“Thirty-five years ago, five Hispanic Members of Congress united to form the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The vision of the CHC’s founding fathers honored the vision of America’s founding fathers. These great patriots strengthened our nation by respecting its diversity. They took action to “form a more perfect union. I saw their leadership firsthand. I’m so proud that two of them were my chairmen: Henry B. Gonzalez and Eddie Roybal."
As many continue to suffer from tough economic times and still too high rate of unemployment, American families and small businesses face additional hardship of record gas prices – averaging nearly $4.00 per gallon. This is causing both pain at the pump, as well as rising costs for food and other basic household goods. But Republicans want to keep handing taxpayer subsidies to Big Oil and pass “Drill Only” bills that do nothing to ease the pain at the pump.
May 12, 2011
This week marks the first anniversary of the Affordable Care Act – a law that ensures all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care and significantly reduces long-term health care costs. The debate on health reform was often filled with frightening—and wrong—information. One year later, we check in on what happened and what didn't.
March 21, 2011
Since Enactment of Health Reform, There Have Been Nine Straight Months of Private Sector Job Growth – Adding 1.1 Million New Private Sector Jobs
January 18, 2011
According to a report released yesterday by the Center for Automotive Research, government action supporting the auto industry prevented a $26.8 billion loss to the American taxpayer and saved nearly 1.5 million American jobs.
November 18, 2010
The following op-ed by Leader Pelosi appeared in USA Today highlighting the lack of accomplishment by the 112th Congress and underscoring the House Democratic record of addressing serious issues despite partisan differences.
August 23, 2012
The following article by Jennifer Bendery appeared on The Huffington Post detailing Leader Pelosi's love of chocolate.
August 21, 2012
The following article by Gemma Puglisi appeared on the Women's Media Center website on Leader Pelosi's 25th anniversary in Congress and her battle to combat HIV/AIDS and improve women's health.
August 16, 2012
The following op-ed by Leader Pelosi and Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius appeared in USA Today highlighting the Affordable Care Act's new benefits to millions of American women.
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