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- Pelosi Floor Speech on Resolution on Tragic Shooting at Fort Hood "The entire nation and this Congress stand with the members of our military every day. I hope it is a comfort to the families affected by this, everyone in America has been affected by it, but those who have lost their loved ones, families of those who were seriously wounded, and those who have been shaken at Fort Hood, that our entire country mourns the losses of those who were killed and are praying for them at this very, very sad time." 11/06/2009
- Pelosi Statement on Congressman Anthony Weiner’s Single Payer Alternative “Congressman Anthony Weiner has been a forceful and articulate advocate for the single payer approach and our legislation. His decision not to offer a single payer amendment during consideration of H.R. 3962 is a correct one, and helps advance the passage of important health reforms by this Congress." 11/06/2009
- Pelosi Statement on October Jobs Report “Today’s job numbers are difficult news, surpassing 10 percent unemployment. They remind us that more work must be done before American families and businesses see job gains and a drop in unemployment. Taking action to create jobs continues to be our most urgent and pressing priority." 11/06/2009
- Pelosi Statement on Fort Hood Shooting “The shooting at Fort Hood is an unspeakable tragedy for the families, soldiers, civilians, and support staff on the base. Our brave men and women in uniform train day in and day out to preserve our security. They should never have to face the forces of violence here at home." 11/05/2009
- Pelosi Statement on Senate Committee Passage of Kerry-Boxer Bill “Today’s passage of comprehensive clean energy and climate legislation in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee brings us one step closer to transforming our economy and creating good-paying clean energy jobs while protecting our environment for future generations." 11/05/2009
- Pelosi: Today’s Vote Is About Putting Our Economy on the Road to Recovery and Creating Jobs “The nation’s leaders have a responsibility to give every American the opportunity to recover, to thrive, to reap the rewards of our common progress, and to take part in our prosperity. Today’s vote is about the never-ending effort to put our economy on the road to recovery, create jobs, and establish the building blocks for growth in the long-term." 11/05/2009
- Pelosi Remarks at Meeting With Tribal Leaders on Health Reform “We come together at a time when we are on the verge of passing historic health care reform legislation and our Members are very enthusiastic about a provision in the legislation that includes the Indian Health Care Improvement Act." 11/04/2009
- Pelosi Remarks at Roundtable with Veterans’ and Military Service Organizations “At these roundtables in the past, you have told us that military families want to make sure there are voices are heard on Capitol Hill. This Caucus will be an advocate for America’s military families and their priorities." 11/04/2009
- Pelosi Statement on House Passage of Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act “Today, the House voted overwhelmingly to send a strong and clear message to credit card companies: we will hold you accountable for your anti-consumer practices." 11/04/2009
- Pelosi Statement on Manager’s Amendment to the Affordable Health Care for America Act Tonight, we have filed a manager’s amendment to the Affordable Health Care for America Act, which is the next critical step toward comprehensive health insurance reform that ensures affordability for the middle class, provides security for our seniors, and protects our children’s future by not adding to our deficit. 11/03/2009