Press Releases
- Pelosi Statement on Obama Nomination of Arne Duncan as Secretary of Education "I look forward to working with President-elect Obama and Secretary-designate Duncan to build on the New Direction Congress’ Innovation Agenda, which launched a new commitment to encouraging students and ensuring highly-qualified teachers in the fields of math, science, and engineering.” 12/16/2008
- Pelosi Statement on Obama Nomination of Shaun Donovan as Secretary of HUD "With his distinguished performance in both the private sector and public service, and his ability to bring stakeholders together to solve problems and create opportunity, Shaun Donovan is uniquely qualified to lead HUD in these troubled economic times." 12/15/2008
- Pelosi Statement on Obama Nominations in Key Energy and Environment Posts “I look forward to working with our new President and his green energy team in the new Congress to meet the twin challenges of making America energy independent and reducing global warming.” 12/15/2008
- Pelosi: Administration Aid to Automakers Must Include Tough Provisions Mandated by House-Passed Bill "In the same way that we worked together on a bipartisan basis to craft the legislation approved by the House, we must continue our work to restructure the domestic automobile industry so that it can emerge as a viable and competitive global leader." 12/12/2008
- Pelosi Statement on Legislation to Aid U.S. Automakers Senate Republicans’ refusal to support the bipartisan legislation passed by the House and negotiated in good faith with the White House, the Senate and the automakers is irresponsible, especially at a time of economic hardship. 12/11/2008
- Pelosi Statement on Obama Nomination of Tom Daschle as Secretary of HHS "Tom Daschle’s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services and his selection as Director of the new White House Office of Health Reform is great news for all Americans worried about the cost and quality of their health care, and for the millions who do not have health insurance." 12/11/2008
- Pelosi: Rising Jobless Claims Show Action Needed on Economic Recovery Package and Aid to Auto Industry "The new Congress will work together to pass this essential economic recovery legislation and get it to our new President’s desk as quickly as possible.” 12/11/2008
- Pelosi Announces Government Reform Chair and Other Committee Memberships “With the talent and intellect of this distinguished group of Members, the 111th Congress will take America in a New Direction that restores our economic security, creates jobs, and invests in America’s future.” 12/10/2008
- Pelosi Statement on International Human Rights Day “Today we recognize International Human Rights Day and renew our call to protect and uphold the principles and ideals upon which America was founded." 12/10/2008
- Pelosi: Auto Legislation a Jump Start for an Industry Essential to Our Country’s Economic Health “Today we are considering legislation not as life-support to sustain a dying industry, but a jump start for an industry that is essential to our country’s economic health." 12/10/2008