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- Pelosi Statement on June Job Numbers "In full partnership with President Obama, Congress must continue to strengthen and transform America’s economic foundation and improve our competitiveness, and we must do so in a fiscally responsible way." 07/02/2009
- Pelosi Statement on Al Franken Winning the Minnesota Senate Race "I look forward to working with Senator-elect Franken as the New Direction Congress works to turn the economy around by reforming our health care system and leading America toward an effective and affordable clean energy future.” 06/30/2009
- Pelosi Statement on EPA Decision to Grant Waiver for California to Pursue More Stringent Air Pollution Rules "This waiver affirms California's role as a trailblazer in environmental protection and energy efficiency and sets the stage for new national goals for vehicle fuel efficiency. 06/30/2009
- Pelosi Statement on United States Withdrawal of Combat Troops From Iraqi Cities, Turning Over Security to Iraqis “All of us in Congress are forever grateful for the dedication and sacrifices of our troops, and to the brave men and women who continue to serve our country in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world.” 06/30/2009
- Pelosi: Beginning Tomorrow, Student Loan Payments Will Become More Affordable for Millions of Americans "We cannot let the rising cost of education prevent the next generation of American leaders and innovators from realizing their full potential. Congress will continue to work to make education more affordable for all Americans.” 06/30/2009
- Pelosi Announces Brandon Wu as Winner of 28th Annual Congressional Arts Competition Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the winner of the 28th annual Congressional Arts Competition from California’s 8th Congressional district is Brandon Wu, a graduating senior from San Francisco’s School of the Arts. His entry was an oil painting entitled Three Lanterns. 06/26/2009
- Pelosi Remarks Before Meeting With German Chancellor Angela Merkel "Today, we look forward to a discussion about the importance of the U.S.-Germany partnership, which is very important to us here in the Congress and in the United States. We can continue to work together to bring security, development, and good governance to Afghanistan as we fight together in the war on terrorism." 06/26/2009
- Pelosi Statement on Confirmation of Ellen Tauscher as Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security “Congresswoman Tauscher has long been a leader on issues of national security and a great advocate on behalf of our veterans. With her selection to serve in the Obama Administration and her confirmation by the Senate, she has brought great pride to Congress and to California. All of in the Congress wish her well in her new role.” 06/26/2009
- Pelosi: ‘Remember These Four Words For What This Legislation Means: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, and Jobs.’ “As we rebuild America in a green way, we will create jobs that cannot be shipped overseas. We are creating a framework in which innovation can occur and that gives business certainty that we are moving to a clean energy economy. That will unleash innovation, investment, and venture capital to drive new technologies into the market." 06/26/2009
- Pelosi Statement on Redevelopment of Treasure Island “Naval Station Treasure Island was first identified for closure in 1993. Completion of the process to transfer this land from the Navy to the City and County of San Francisco will strengthen the local economy and is long overdue." 06/25/2009