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Pelosi: Dems Still At Impasse Over Derivatives
House and Senate leaders are still at an impasse over derivatives
language in the financial regulatory reform bill, as conferees try to
hammer out a compromise between the two versions. TPMDC; June 24, 2010
Pep Rally for an Uneasy Democratic Team
Pres. Obama addressed today, via video, a gathering that included some
of his earliest and most hard-core supporters from the 2008 campaign.
But he yielded about a quarter of his four-minute message to Maddow ...
NYT; 7/24/2010
House Looks to Pass War Funding by Recess
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday stressed the importance of
passing a war spending bill by the time lawmakers leave for an
Independence Day recess, but questions remain about what exactly ...
NYT; June 24, 2010
House Passes Plan to Stop Medicare Cuts to Doctors
The House on Thursday approved a six-month plan to prevent a steep cut
in doctors’ fees paid by Medicare, agreeing to a short-term solution
that Speaker Nancy Pelosi called “totally inadequate” ... NYT; June 24,
2010
Pelosi's Deadlock Holds Up Intel Czar Nomination
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is blocking a House floor vote on an intelligence
reform bill that, she says, doesn't go far enough to strengthen
congressional oversight of sensitive spy operations. Newsweek; June 24,
2010
Economic relief stalled in the Senate
... The deal making hasn't gone smoothly. Along with GOP foot-dragging,
there's added friction within Democratic ranks with House Speaker Nancy
Pelosi favoring wider stimulus spending and ... SF Gate; June 25, 2010
Obama's Climate Fight
... They carried the day for 18 months. They pushed only when their
hand was forced by Henry Waxman and Nancy Pelosi, who took the climate
bill to the House floor. American Prospect; June 25, 2010
Nancy Pelosi bucks retirement age proposal
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signaled Thursday she would not raise the
nation’s retirement age and would rather concentrate on reducing
spending and “initiatives that bring revenue into the Treasury.”
Politico; July 1, 2010
Nancy Pelosi Lobbies for Unemployment Benefits Extension over Fourth of July Recess Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is taking time during the
Congressional Fourth of July recess to lobby for the extension of
theunemployment benefits bill. News Around the World Today; July 8,
2010
Speaker Pelosi’s Daughter Mocks Obama’s Teleprompter
Signs of a bitter feud appear to be brewing between House Speaker Nancy
Pelosi (D.-Ca.) and President Barack Obama. Dallas Blog; July 8, 2010
Perriello tries to distance self from Pelosi
Who does Congressman Perriello think he's fooling by twice voting
against the banking reform bill backed by Pelosi? It is insulting that
he thinks we are so dumb that he can get away with ... Altavista
Journal; July 8, 2010
Bob Corker Kills the Catfood Commission
... Corker called on Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid to make a similar
pledge. “I think for Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi to say the same thing
— that they’re not going to try to use the lame-duck session ..." FDL;
July 9, 2010
Some Optimism?
I'm actually a little surprised at the relatively optimistic notes from
Democrats ... At this point I would count optimism from Democrats as a
number of House losses that keeps Nancy Pelosi ... TPM; July 9, 2010
Chairwoman of powerful intelligence subcommittee used unsecured wireless network at home, group says
... Subsequently, Harman was not named chairwoman of the Intelligence
Committee. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said that reports of any
wiretaps had nothing to do with it. Pelosi has called ... Raw Story;
July 9, 2010
Spratt Disses Pelosi
Despite voting with her 97.8 percent of the time, U.S. Rep. John Spratt
is declining to endorse Nancy Pelosi as his choice for Speaker of the
House in next year’s party leadership elections. Fitsnews.com; July 9,
2010
When Fame Becomes A Weapon
Many people, myself included, have written about why 2010 isn't exactly
like 1994. Here is another reason: people actually know who Nancy
Pelosi and Harry Reid are, and not in a good way. Time.com; July 9,
2010
America Needs A Nancy Pelosi-John Boehner Debate Like It Needs A Gaping Head Wound Jonathan Alter, writing in Newsweek, has an idea that will change
everything! Did you know that there is a huge election in America this
year? And that Nancy Pelosi and John Boehner ... Huffington Post; July
10, 2010
It's Duck Season!
... Color this columnist skeptical. Fund's article is titled "The
Obama-Pelosi Lame Duck Strategy," and we have no doubt that President
Obama and Speaker Nancy Pelosi would do this if they could--especially
... WSJ; July 13, 2010
Pelosi’s Intel Oversight Power Play
Nancy Pelosi is at it again. She does not seem to understand who the
enemy is regarding the War on Terror. Instead of coming up with ways to
combat the terrorists, she tries to handcuff ... Frum Forum; July 13,
2010
Lawmakers vow action on abuse report
... House Minority Leader John Boehner’s spokesman, Michael Steel,
indicated that the problem could have been prevented if House Speaker
Nancy Pelosi had not appointed a CAO who may have ... Politico; July
13, 2010
Longworth Cafe
There was plenty of debate in 2008 when, at the behest of Speaker Nancy
Pelosi, the House made over its cafeterias. Out was the Salisbury
steak. In were fair-trade coffee ... Wash Post; July 14, 2010
Feinstein Cries Uncle, Schedules Spy-Czar Confirmation Hearing
... The senator was demanding that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi allow a
House floor vote on a bill containing intelligence oversight reforms
that Feinstein is seeking. The senator and ... Newsweek; July 14, 2010
Yes, the base matters: Pelosi to speak at Netroots Nation
Good news: I'm told that Nancy Pelosi will be heading out to Las Vegas
to speak at Netroots Nation next week. Here's why this is important:
Now that Harry Reid has also agreed to attend ... Washington Post; July
14, 2010
Pelosi/Gibbs feud, day three
The conservative media is having fun with the ongoing fight between
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the White House over predictions about
whether she's still going to be Speaker on Nov. 3. SF Gate; July 14,
2010
Obama vows election aid for Democrats
... House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer were
among those in the Oval Office meeting. The aide, who was briefed on
the meeting, spoke on condition of anonymity ... MSNBC; July 14, 2010
Pelosi to Determine Way Forward on Oil Spill Response Bill Tomorrow
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is holding a meeting tomorrow
with the relevant committee chairs to discuss the path forward for the
chamber’s oil spill response legislation, a House source says. Wash
Ind; 7/14/2010
Nancy Pelosi: Fix safety problems on Hill
Faced with thousands of safety violations around the Capitol, House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is demanding an action plan from the Architect of
the Capitol by the end of the year that details how ... Politico; July
14, 2010
Pelosi Statement on Administration's Regulations Providing Preventive Care Benefits in New Health Plans
Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the
Administration issued regulations implementing provisions of the
Affordable Care Act that provide for free preventive ... PR Newswire;
July 14, 2010
Senate Dems push back on Pelosi claim that inaction is stalling jobs
Senate Democrats pushed back on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s criticism
Thursday that Senate delays in passing the party’s agenda were
hindering job creation in a critical election year. The Hill; July 15,
2010
Pelosi, Reid slated to speak to Netroots group
Organizers say House Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate
Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid are scheduled to speak at a
political conference for bloggers, politicians and progressive ... Las
Vegas Sun; 7/15/10
Financial rules overhaul OK’d
Speaker Nancy Pelosi reached out to Representative Barney Frank, and
Senator Christopher Dodd after signing the financial regulations
legislation in Washington yesterday. Boston Globe; July 15, 2010
Pelosi Remarks at Enrollment Ceremony for Wall Street Reform
Nancy Pelosi, House Leaders, Committee Chairs, and Members of Congress
delivered remarks this afternoon in the Capitol at a ceremony to sign
the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ... PR Newswire;
July 15, 2010
"Live Fix" Chat: Harry Reid, Gibbs vs Pelosi and more!
We spent an hour earlier today fielding questions from Fixistas around
the country about the Nevada Senate race, the Robert Gibbs versus Nancy
Pelosi drama and ... Washington Post; July 16, 2010
ObamaCare’s huge new burden for small business
... we heard one of the most shocking statements ever made by a
high-ranking federal official. Nancy Pelosi told an audience, “We have
to pass the health care bill to find out what’s in it.” Bangor Daily
News; 7/16/2010
‘Gibbs-Gate’: 16 Words Can Be a Big Issue in Politics
... His office sent out several e-mail messages to reporters about the
quote after it generated reports of angry House Democrats, most
particularly Nancy Pelosi, who was reported to be fuming. NYT; July 16,
2010
Zadroga Act, bill to care for 9/11 responders nears passage in Congress
... The $10.5 billion measure had been held up while lawmakers hashed
out how to fund it without adding to the deficit. But House Speaker
Nancy Pelosi has agreed to bring it up for a vote ... New York Daily
News; July 17, 2010
Analysis: Dems enacted much of Obama's agenda
... "If we had health care sooner, if we had energy sooner, if we had
education sooner, they were all three pillars of job creation, and that
would have resulted in more jobs created by now," Pelosi said. AP; July
17, 2010
Dodd-Frank Dissonance
... When Robert Gibbs said last week the GOP might seize the House,
Nancy Pelosi was furious; she thought Gibbs’s comment will hurt
fundraising. Gibbs was right to say it. Newsweek; July 17, 2010
Rich Lowry: The agony of the Obama revolution
... The great Democratic revolution of 2008 is entering its pitiful
stage. If Nancy Pelosi had a guillotine, Robert Gibbs’ head would be
rolling around in a basket. His offense? Salt Lake City Tribune; July
17, 2010
Political rhetoric shows November election campaign is in full swing
... On the NBC program "Meet the Press," Republican Rep. Pete Sessions
of Texas blamed the nation's economic woes dating to the previous
administration on Nancy Pelosi ... CNN; July 18, 2010
Sestak called ‘hypersensitive’ over link to Pelosi
... U.S. Rep. Joseph Sestak had protested the commercial because it
said Sestak voted “with Nancy Pelosi 100 percent of the time,” for “a
government takeover of health care” ... Daily Times; July 19, 2010
Pence: 'Repeal the Pelosi Congress'
House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence (R-Ind.) said Monday
that Republicans need to “repeal the Pelosi Congress in 2010” and
“replace the Obama administration in 2012” ... Politico; July 19, 2010
60 Congressional Members Send Letter to the President Demanding Action on PACE Today, Doris Matsui (D-CA) sent a letter with the support of Speaker
Nancy Pelosi, and Representatives Mike Thompson, Steve Israel, and 56
additional Members to President Barack Obama urging him ... OBSNews;
July 19, 2010
Giuliani stumps for Hazleton mayor Barletta's Congressional bid
... The former Republican presidential candidate chastised Democratic
leaders Pres. Obama and Speaker Nancy Pelosi for promoting big
government that has operated without regard to public funds.
Times-Tribune; July 20, 2010
Breaking ground again on Doyle Drive
... "Unbelievable. We were just here with Sen. (Barbara) Boxer and
twice with Speaker (Nancy) Pelosi, and I think we found some neighbors
and did a groundbreaking on our own." ... SF Gate; July 22, 2010
FTA: American Transit Systems Need $77.7 Billion in Repairs
Americans who ride trains and buses are suffering the effects of a huge
maintenance backlog, according to a new study ... . It would take a
down payment of $77.7 billion to bring the nation's transit ...
Streetsblog; 7/22/2010
Only 2 California House races IDd as competitive
The anti-Congress fervor sweeping the nation may threaten Democrats'
majority in the House and Speaker Nancy Pelosi's leadership position
but it poses little threat to California's representatives ... SF Gate;
July 24, 2010
Pelosi Opposed to Raising Retirement Age
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said unequivocally today that she is opposed
to raising the retirement age, and that scaling back Social Security
should not be a means of reducing the deficit. CBS; July 24, 2010
Nancy Pelosi and the Impatience of ENDA Activists
If there was any indication that people in the progressive community
want Congress to deal with the Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA)
now, look no further than Netroots Nation. Gay Rights; July 24, 2010
Charles Rangel: Man Who Escaped Nancy Pelosi’s “House Cleaning” Fury
San Francisco’s very own Nancy Pelosi was at the forefront of the
liberal overthrow of the U.S. House of Representatives four years ago
with her silly rhetoric to “Drain the Swamp,” shut down ... Canada Free
Press; July 24, 2010
Charlie's fading friends
Just one day after learning that he will face a House Ethics Committee
trial on multiple ethics allegations, it looks like Charlie Rangel is
starting to turn toxic for fellow Democrats. Nancy Pelosi ... NYP; July
24, 2010
What's Kendrick Meek done in Congress?
Alex Leary looks at Kendrick Meek's Congressional career: ...Nancy
Pelosi, who became House speaker in the Democratic takeover, heralded
Meek as emblematic of a wave of young leaders ... TampaBay.com; Juy 24,
2010
Poll: Everybody Hates Congress
For example, by now most of the nation hates Nancy Pelosi’s guts, yet I
would bet that witch gets re-elected. And Spratt, who dances on
Pelosi’s strings, may very well win as well. Stupid. Selfish. Fitsnews;
July 24, 2010
Lilianna Oustinovskaya: Pelosi not going back to "failed" Bush policies
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said at her weekly press conference that
Democrats have no plans of losing control of the House come November.
SF Gate; July 24, 2010
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Oustinovskaya: Pelosi's top donors are labor unions and friends
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has relied on labor unions and friends for
most of her campaign funding since she first ran for Congress in 1987,
according to a report released last week. SF Gate; June 16, 2010
Groups to Pelosi: Drop NRA exemption on campaign finance bill
Forty-five political and advocacy groups, including the Alliance for
Justice, the League of Conservation Voters, and the Sierra Club, have
warned House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that they will oppose ... Boston
Globe; 6/16/2010
Climate change legislation teetering after setbacks from Oval Office and Congress
Climate change legislation appears dead after two setbacks in quick
succession — first from the Oval Office and then from Congress. The
Hill; June 16, 2010
Pelosi Statement Following House Passage of the Government Efficiency, Effectiveness and Performance Act
Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today following
House passage of the bipartisan Government Efficiency, Effectiveness
and Performance Act, which gives Congress new tools ... Official Site;
June 16, 2010
Pelosi Celebrates Small Business Vote, Slams GOP On Variety Of Issues
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) appeared giddy during her weekly
press conference on Thursday over the fact that her chamber passed an
important bill aimed at providing relief to small businesses. TRN
Service; 6/17/2010
Friendly Fire: Gun Rights Advocates In Shootout Over Campaign Finance Bill
Gun rights activists are accusing the National Rifle Association of
"selling out" to Congressional Democrats over a new measure aimed at
requiring more disclosure from corporations getting ... TPMDC; June 17,
2010
Pelosi: Barton, GOP Sympathize With BP
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says Republicans in
Congress share Rep. Joseph Barton sympathy for BP. Talk Radio News
Service; June 17, 2010
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California slams Republican Rep. Joe Barton for BP apology
After Republican Rep. Joe Barton astounded House colleagues and many
Americans by apologizing to BP yesterday for agreeing to a $20 billion
"shakedown" by President Obama, Nancy Pelosi took Barton ... Ex; June
18, 2010
Pelosi Punts On Gutting Ethics Office
Will House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stand up and defend her signature
"drain the swamp" ethics initiative from members of her own party?
Doesn't look like it. TPMDC; June 18, 2010
Gray Panthers Oppose Nancy Pelosi on Health Care Bill
The fight for a single payer health care bill is not over, if the Gray
Panthers have anything to do with it. In no uncertain terms, they told
Nancy Pelosi on May 26 that the "reform" health care law was not ok.
OpEd; 6/18/2010
Pelosi Won’t Promise Afghan War Funds by July 4
House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D – CA) today said that
while she hopes to deliver on the Obama Administration’s call for new
emergency war funding by July 4, she wouldn’t promise it. Antiwar.com;
6/18/2010
Heller on Nevada jobless numbers: "It does not appear that jobs are being saved or created under the current economic plan." ... It is time for Nancy Pelosi and this Congress to focus on measures
that will actually improve the economy. ... Las Vegas Review-Journal;
June 18, 2010
Loopholes Grow in Bill to Offset Ruling on Campaigns
... “I don’t know why, if they’re so proud of their point of view, they
don’t want to stand by their ads,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday
about groups objecting to the measure. NYT; June 18, 2010
$30 Billion Small-Business Lending Bill Passes through House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi offered a statement on the importance of the
financial buildup of the nation’s small businesses. “America’s small
business owners are the backbone of our economy,” she said. ExecGov;
June 18, 2010
$30 Billion Small-Business Lending Bill Passes through House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi offered a statement on the importance of the
financial buildup of the nation’s small businesses. “America’s small
business owners are the backbone of our economy,” she said. ExecGov;
June 18, 2010
Van Hollen defends exemptions in campaign bill that prompted backlash
... Rep. Chris Van Hollen, the assistant to Speaker Nancy Pelosi,
defended a series of exceptions Democrats allowed for the National
Rifle Association ... on disclosure rules under ... the Disclose Act.
The Hill; 6/18/2010
Strong Surge in Third-Party Candidate Filings
Thanks to the Blue Dogs, and to NRA lackeys in Congress who carved out
an exemption for this powerful group, Nancy Pelosi just shelved the
latest attempt to enact even a deeply flawed campaign finance ... FDL;
June 19, 2010
Republican 12th Distict hopefuls square off in Effingham
... Smith and Horner went after Barrow from their opening statements,
calling him "a follower" and portraying him as "a puppet" for special
interests and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Savannah Now; June 19, 2010
Titus Dodges Debates
... "Our campaign is looking forward to introducing the Congresswoman
to her electorate and the issues that matter most for the ... families
of Nevada ... While ... she is busy voting at the behest of Pelosi" LV
TSG; 6/19/2010
Rehberg, McDonald spar in first debate of congressional race
Democrat Dennis McDonald attacked incumbent Congressman Denny Rehberg,
a heavy favorite, immediately at their first debate Saturday as someone
who doesn't work hard enough - while the Republican ... Missoulian;
June 19, 2010
Senate Passes, Pelosi Reject `Doc Fix'
The Senate passed a bill which would fund the 21% increase of physician
Medicare reimbursement on Friday, but House Democratic leader Nancy
Pelosi rejected the bill, making it unlikely to pass. CVN Sports; June
20, 2010
If Mike Huckabee Had to Choose Between Nancy Pelosi and Helen Thomas, He’d Just Be Gay
In a New Yorker profile of the former governor of Arkansas Mike
Huckabee, Ariel Levy says the Fox News star "seems unable to resist the
force of his own funniness." New York Magazine; June 20, 2010
W.H. gets behind DISCLOSE Act
... But the White House has backed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
(D-Calif.) and Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, chairman of the
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, in pushing the bill.
Politico; June 21, 2010
Pelosi wants docs' fee boost, jobs money combined
The top House Democrat says her chamber won't vote on Senate
legislation to reverse a cut in Medicare payments to doctors. Pelosi
says the bill — it would reverse a 21 percent cut on Medicare doctor
fees ... AP; June 21, 2010
Could Minnick Help Dethrone Pelosi?
Rep. Mike Simpson says Rep. Walt Minnick could help oust Speaker
Pelosi: Idaho’s GOP congressman speculates the House leader might lose
her power no matter which party wins the majority ... Spokesman-Review;
June 21, 2010
NRA In 2006: Threat To Gun Rights If Pelosi Becomes Speaker
With the expected announcement that the NRA will be backing Rep.
Childers this fall, the conversation will again turn to what role does
the first vote a member cast each Congress play into his voting record
... MM; 6/21/2010
Nancy Pelosi Slams Senate Dithering On Jobs
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) slammed Republicans on Friday for
the Senate's failure to pass an urgent jobs bill. Huffington Post; June
21, 2010
In the speaker's office, a quiet liberal lion: Wendell E. Primus
... With his gray hair, reading glasses and expansive lap -- perfect
for story time -- Primus, the top policy adviser to House Speaker Nancy
Pelosi (D-Calif.), is as tenacious and cunning under the surface ...
Wash Post; 6/21/2010
The Runaway General
'How'd I get screwed into going to this dinner?" demands Gen. Stanley
McChrystal. It's a Thursday night in mid-April, and the commander of
all U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan is sitting ... Rolling Stone;
June 22, 2010
Glenn Beck Vomits Over Nancy Pelosi (VIDEO)
Nancy Pelosi has made Glenn Beck vomit — or at least pretend to. Beck
pretended to heave on his radio show Tuesday as audio of Pelosi
speaking played in the background. Huffington Post; June 22, 2010
Insurance Industry Poised To Tear Loophole In Wall Street Reform
... "Beyond the substance, which is really horrible, the idea that a
handful of members of Congress are going to decide this issue with no
legislative hearing ... that's just an appalling violation," Roper
said. Huff Post; 6/22/2010
The DISCLOSE Act
Posted on June 22, 2010
If you can't budget, you can't govern
... n April, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had assured reporters that her
House would pass a real budget resolution. But the far left wants to
spend more, while the center left wants modest cuts in spending ... SF
Gate; 6/22/2010
If you can't budget, you can't govern
... In April, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had assured reporters that her
House would pass a real budget resolution. But the far left wants to
spend more, while the center left wants modest cuts in spending ... SF
Gate; 6/22/2010
Pelosi Statement on Obama Administration's Announcement of Guidelines for New Patient's Bill of Rights
Speaker Nancy Pelosi today issued the following statement on the Obama
Administration's implementation of key patient protection provisions in
health insurance reform. PR Newswire; June 22, 2010
President Obama Wants $600 Million More for U.S.-Mexican Border
In a letter to Nancy Pelosi, sent earlier today, President Obama
requested that $600 million be spent to "support efforts to secure the
Southwest border and enhance Federal border protection ... ABC; June
22, 2010
DISCLOSE Act Readied for House Vote Thursday
Democrats will pass the DISCLOSE Act Thursday. We’ve seen how Nancy
Pelosi operates enough to know that she’ll have the votes if it comes
to the House floor. The exemptions designed to stave off the NRA ...
FDL; June 23, 2010
Pelosi Statement on House Passage of Legislation Providing Oil Spill Commission with Subpoena Power
Speaker Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement on the
House passage of H.R. 5481, which provides the National Commission on
the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill ... with subpoena power. PR
Newswire; June 23, 2010
House drops demand for bank-paid liquidation fund
House negotiators on legislation providing an overhaul of the financial
system have agreed to drop their demand for a $150 billion fund to
cover costs of liquidating large, failing institutions. SF Gate; June
23, 2010
Nancy Pelosi’s Allowance Is Better Than Yours
From the Hill … Remember when you were a kid, and mom and dad would
give you a few bucks each week for mowing the lawn, cleaning your room,
doing the dishes and taking out the trash? EcoSalon; June 23, 2010
The Last Ironing Board to Die for a Mistake
... Why? As Nancy Pelosi would say: Jobs, jobs, jobs. A lost job looms
larger in the imagination than a deadweight loss. For math on how much
those precious jobs cost ... Atlantic Monthly; June 23, 2010
Rolling Back a Law Born of Enron
The timing is exquisite. First the Supreme Court of the United States
provided a significant legal victory to the mastermind behind one of
the greatest corporate frauds in American history. NYT; June 24, 2010
Nancy Pelosi's Video Message to SF Pride
Nancy Pelosi made this recorded video for Sunday's Gay Pride
celebration and parade. Aside from uttering this year's cringe-worthy
tag line, "Forty and Fabulous," ol' bug eyes gives it up for gay
marriage. SFist; June 25, 2010
Petraeus urges passage of supplemental funding
... that the supplemental funding measure now before Congress be
passed. This committee and the Senate have passed it, and it was
heartening to see Speaker (Nancy) Pelosi's call last week for ... CNN;
June 29, 2010
einstein wants to limit oil drilling subsidies
Attempting to reverse 15 years of federal subsidies for offshore
drilling, California Sen. Dianne Feinstein introduced legislation
Monday that would repeal "royalty relief" programs and other incentives
... SF Gate; June 29, 2010
Health-Care Reform Repeal Petition Garners Few Signatures
The discharge petition must be signed by 218 members of Congress in
order to force the Speaker Nancy Pelosi to put the matter up for a
vote. But the discharge petition introduced by Rep. Steve King ... Huff
Post; June 29, 2010
Tell Congress pass The Public Transportation Preservation Act
Currently, there is a public transit funding crisis nationwide. A
number of cities and municipalities are struggling to continue public
transportation services. In Yuma County ... Change.org; Linked on June
29, 2010
Rich, capitalist dude remembered
... Pelosi, who told the gathering that Shorenstein "was a great
patriot and a patriarch," walked out slowly afterward ... . Eyes moist,
she crossed herself as the hearse door closed. "He was a great
American." SF Gate; 6/29/10
H.R.2746 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow for additional transportation assistance grants.
Carnahan's bill (HR 2746) would remove that barrier and allow transit
systems of all sizes to use transit funds to plug budget holes to keep
service on the ... Open Congress; Linked on June 30, 2010
S. 3412: Public Transportation Preservation Act of 2010
A bill to provide emergency operating funds for public transportation. GovTrack; Linked on June 30, 2010
Nancy Pelosi To Hit Hamptons For July DCCC Fundraiser
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will star (and fundraise) at the Hamptons
home of Domna Stanton next month, as you can see from the invite below.
NY Daily News; June 30, 2010
Pelosi: 'By Voting Yes, We Will Pass the Toughest Set of Wall Street Reform in Generations'
Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor in support of the
conference report of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer
Protection Act, which passed the House by a vote of 237 to 192. PR
Newswire; June 30, 2010
Pelosi To Boehner: You're Not Taking My Gavel
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Cali.) said last Friday that she fully
expects to hold on to her gavel even as Minority Leader John Boehner
(R-Ohio) finishes every campaign-related speech by ... Huff Post; June
30, 2010
House Gives Final Approval to Financial Overhaul
... “If this bill were to fail,” Nancy Pelosi said “we would be
preserving a status quo that has left our economy in a wretched state.”
Ms. Pelosi personally gaveled the vote to a close ... NYT; June 30,
2010
Home Tax Credit Closing Extension Still Lives
... Nancy Pelosi threw out a quick statement, saying, "...our housing
market will be strengthened as a result." The Senate is a tougher
beast, but Democrats there are trying to push the extension ... CNBC;
June 30, 2010
Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference Following Vote on Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Majority Whip James
E. Clyburn, Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Xavier Becerra, House
Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank ... PR Newswire;
June 30, 2010
Republican senator says the GOP has no ideas, just slogans
... Today's Republicans say "Fire Nancy Pelosi" and call it a policy.
The current crop of Democrats have been bringing up issues and asking
for discussions on policy and getting some variation ... Examiner; June
30, 2010
House to vote Thursday on Afghan funds: Pelosi
The House of Representatives will vote later on Thursday on President
Barack Obama's request for $33 billion to help pay for 30,000 more
troops in Afghanistan, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. Reuters; July
1, 2010
Pelosi Statement Following House Passage of BP Oil Spill Victims Legislation
Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement following passage
of H.R. 5503, the SPILL Act ("Securing Protections for the Injured from
Limitations on Liability Act") ... PR Newswire; July 1, 2010
Pelosi: End The Filibuster
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has some advice for her Senate counterparts:
Try majority rule for a change. Pelosi, in an interview with the
Huffington Post, called for an end to the filibuster ... Huff Post;
July 1, 2010
House administrative chief Beard quits after negative internal review
The CAO is in charge of the day-to-day operations of much of the House,
from payroll and information technology services to child care and
parking for employees. Beard, a close ally of Speaker Nancy Pelosi ...
Wash Post; 7/1/2010
'Attack of the 50-Foot Pelosi' Is Latest Bizarre GOP Attack Ad
A new National Republican Congressional Committee ad airing in states
such as Pennsylvania uses Pixar-style 3-D animation to depict Nancy
Pelosi as a crazed 50-foot monster ... SF Weekly; July 1, 2010
Conservatives use Pelosi as face of liberalism in campaign ads
Beware! Nancy Pelosi is a colossal tax-dollar-engorged monster who
ravages small towns and must be brought down by Republican ray guns.
Washington Post; July 1, 2010
Pelosi: Pay for the war by repealing tax cuts for the wealthy
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday said the war supplemental
package that will be debated in her chamber and costs approximately $30
billion could be paid for by repealing tax cuts ... The Hill; July 1,
2010
War funding continues, thanks to Nancy Pelosi and Democratic "leadership"
The war funding "supplemental" bill came up for a vote today. Instead
of having a clear up or down vote on whether the members of the House
of Representatives wanted to fund more war ... IndyBay; July 1, 2010
Pelosi Remarks at the Funeral of Senator Robert C. Byrd
Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today in Charleston, West
Virginia at the funeral of Senator Robert C. Byrd, who died earlier
this week. Below are the Speaker's remarks ... PR Newswire; July 2,
2010
Nancy Pelosi: Unemployment Checks Fastest Way to Create Jobs
Huh? Scratching my head over this one. Unemployment benefits, Speaker
Pelosi said, "It creates jobs faster than almost any other initiative
you can name." Caffeinated Thoughts; July 2, 2010
Pelosi forces vote on Deficit Commission recommendations
For those of you who may be laboring under the illusion that the whole
entire political establishment is NOT going to savage Social Security
under the protection of a Democratic president, Pelosi ... America
Blog; 7/2/2010
Pelosi forces vote on Deficit Commission recommendations
For those of you who may be laboring under the illusion that the whole
entire political establishment is NOT going to savage Social Security
under the protection of a Democratic president, Pelosi ... America
Blog; 7/2/2010
Ron Paul Congratulates Michael Steele
... “I have to ask myself, what is the agenda of the harsh critics
demanding this resignation? Why do they support Nancy Pelosi and Barack
Obama’s war? The American people are sick and tired spending ..." ET;
7/3/2010
Democrats sounding economic warnings after downplaying recession threat
... In letters, interviews, and public statements, President Barack
Obama, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and other senior Democrats
are now raising red flags that the economy could falter ... The Hill;
July 3, 2010
Democrats in a jam as economy slows
... Speaker Nancy Pelosi even enlisted Mark Zandi — a former economic
adviser to Republican John McCain’s presidential campaign — to make the
case to her caucus for more spending. Politico; July 3, 2010
Column: Senate primary hinges on who controls state GOP
May 25 Tiahrt ad: "Moran raises taxes and votes with (House Speaker
Nancy) Pelosi. Todd Tiahrt is a Kansas conservative who hates taxes and
takes on liberals in a fight to save his country." Topeka Journal; July
3, 2010
Four groups that could fund viable third party efforts and one fantastical Green Party way.
Not having a third party means Nancy Pelosi can say “Who gives a frak
what you think Jane? You gets two choices: poke in the eye or kick in
the groin. Die slow or die fast. We love those choices ... Pittsburgh
Prog. Ex; 7/3/10
U.S. Senator Graham challenges Speaker Pelosi’s "Serious Drawdown" from Afghanistan
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) challenged the comments of Speaker
Nancy Pelosi who says in a recent interview that the United States will
see “a serious drawdown’ of forces in Afghanistan ... ISRIA; July 4,
2010
Death of a stranger - death of a friend
... Nancy Pelosi, always stand-up, stood up and honored Walter. Shame
on all those politicos whom he'd funded over the years but weren't
there. A mounted honor guard waited across the street. SF Gate; July 4,
2010
WaPo insults Nancy Pelosi; hypes oft-used but rarely-successful GOP attack strategy
Somehow, I missed this Washington Post article a couple of days ago ... Media Matters; July 4, 2010
The partisan rancor beneath Boehner's rhetoric
... He offered few concrete thoughts about the GOP agenda but promised
that the party will make that clearer before November. "I'm not Barack
Obama and I'm not Nancy Pelosi," he said. Washington Post; July 4, 2010
The partisan rancor beneath Boehner's rhetoric
... He offered few concrete thoughts about the GOP agenda but promised
that the party will make that clearer before November. "I'm not Barack
Obama and I'm not Nancy Pelosi," he said. Washington Post; July 4, 2010
Tea Party Darlings Split on The War in Afghanistan: Sarah Palin vs. Rand Paul
... In the meantime, Rand Paul has come out defending Michael Steele's
criticism of the war ... . He says, "I have to ask myself, what is the
agenda of the critics ... ? Why do they support Nancy Pelosi ..." Huff
Post; 7/4/10
Advertise on NYTimes.com Republican Senators Denounce Steele’s Remarks
... Representative Ron Paul of Texas, a former Republican presidential
candidate ..., congratulated Mr. Steele on his remarks. In a statement,
he called Afghanistan “Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama’s war.” NYT; July
4, 2010
Pelosi: Fiscal 2011 Budget Another Key Step by New Direction Congress in Restoring Fiscal Responsibility
Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on H. Res. 1493,
the fiscal 2011 budget, which the House passed this evening as part of
the rule on the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 ... PR-USA;
July 4, 2010
Pelosi: Fiscal 2011 Budget Another Key Step by New Direction Congress in Restoring Fiscal Responsibility
Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on H. Res. 1493,
the fiscal 2011 budget, which the House passed this evening as part of
the rule on the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 ... PR-USA;
July 4, 2010
Film on Benazir Bhutto Inspires the Audience
... Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House Representatives,
who is third in the US government hierarchy, paid a moving tribute to
Benazir Bhutto. Indus Asia Online Journal; July 4, 2010
Illegal immigration bashed at SoCal rally
... The Orange County Register said about 350 people showed up in San
Juan Capistrano to hear speakers urge a crackdown on illegal
immigration and call for the ouster of Democrats such as Nancy Pelosi.
UPI; July 4, 2010
Coarse discourse: Our talk is raw, but it's our right
...And, caught in a double-barreled verbal assault, House Speaker Nancy
Pelosi gets heckled at a luncheon by not one but two factions of
protesters. Arizona Republic; July 4, 2010
Immigration reform unlikely barring a change in the political environment
... Without the support of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, or
Speaker Nancy Pelosi no immigration bill will even be voted on by the
respective chambers of Congress. Examiner; July 4, 2010
American lawmakers pay glowing tributes to Benazir
US House of Representative Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Bhutto was an
‘unassuming’ human being ... Daily Times; July 5, 2010
Pelosi Defies Obama
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a rare House floor vote Thursday
defying a veto threat from President Obama and further emphasizing her
concerns about the war in Afghanistan ... WIBW.com; July 5, 2010
Pelosi: Unemployment Benefits and Checks Create Jobs?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claims that unemployment benefits and checks
will create jobs. The unemployment benefits extension still hasn't
passed ... Politics and World News; July 5, 2010
Tim Colicchio: I missed the pols
... "I didn't get to spend time with the Speaker." Host Padma Lakshmi,
Colicchio said, got all the face time with political types like Nancy
Pelosi and Rep. Aaron Schock. Politico; July 5, 2010
Democrats Forced to Cheat to Fund War
"Party leaders were forced to hold open the vote for several minutes,
and Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) could be seen huddling with Reps.
Steve Cohen (Tenn.) and Paul Kanjorski (Penn.) ... OpEdNews; July 5,
2010
Pelosi insulted by basic economic principle
In a press conference late last week, Speaker Nancy Pelosi addressed
legislation before the House to extend unemployment benefits until Nov.
30. Asked if the extension would serve as a “disincentive ..." Daily
EG; 7/6/2010
Losing in Afghanistan
... Democrats voting for the second amendment included House Speaker
Nancy Pelosi and nine Republicans. Both amendments failed to pass. The
new appropriation is in addition to the $130 billion ... OpEdNews; July
6, 2010
Top US lawmaker hails Dalai Lama on birthday
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hailed the Dalai Lama on his 75th
birthday Tuesday as "a man of peace and wisdom" and urged China to hold
serious talks with him on his homeland of Tibet. AFP; July 6, 2010
Defense Department Broadens Congressional Oversight of Secret Programs
As House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tussles with the White House over
expanded intelligence oversight, the Department of Defense quietly and
subtly offered Congress an olive branch last week ... The Atlantic;
July 6, 2010
House Democrats: Nancy Pelosi Tricked Us
Many people are still trying to figure out what exactly Congress voted
to do last week when they passed their fake budget. ... One thing is
for certain: if procedural experts are still trying untangle ... FDL;
July 6, 2010
Healthcare: Democrats up ante
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is doubling down on healthcare reform, betting
that it will do Democrats more good than harm in November’s elections.
The Hill; July 6, 2010
Some Democrats not comfortable with party's anti-oil stance
"We want to rein in Big Oil. Republicans say 'no,' " Nancy Pelosi said
at a news conference. "We are here for the people's interests. They are
here for the special interests. ... ." LA Times; July 6, 2010
Business & Finance News
... How do you figure? Well, as Nancy Pelosi puts it, the benefits
extension would put the money in the pockets of Americans who have no
other means of financial help. Business and Finance; July 6, 2010
Republican congressional candidates share views at forum
While the Republican candidates vying for the seat come in different
shapes and sizes, their message to “stop President Obama and House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi” is uniform. Weakley County Press; July 6, 2010
House Democrats: Nancy Pelosi Tricked Us
Many people are still trying to figure out what exactly Congress voted
to do last week when they passed their fake budget. ... One thing is
for certain: if procedural experts are still trying untangle ... FDL;
July 6, 2010
Quote of the day….Pelosi
“AFTER YEARS OF HISTORIC DEFICITS, THIS 110th CONGRESS WILL COMMIT
ITSELF TO A HIGHER STANDARD; PAY-AS-YOU-GO, NO NEW DEFICIT SPENDING.
... ” …Nancy Pelosi, 2007; My Plainview.com; July 6, 2010
Wanted: Grownups at the primary polls
... Todd Tiahrt's ad campaign against Jerry Moran for Sam Brownback's
Senate seat is beyond absurd. The notion that somehow Jerry Moran is in
Speaker Nancy Pelosi's camp ... Dispatch Online; July 7, 2010
Sorting out the Adachi initiative
... The national media will have a field day with the prospect of
“liberal” San Francisco, and Nancy Pelosi’s home turf, voting to cut
public employee compensation. SFBG; July 7, 2010
Pelosi’s Healthcare Town Hall Plan Will Hurt Democrats
Congressional Democrats have spent most of the last year hiding from
the voters, refusing to engage them in the town hall meeting format
that proved so damaging during last summer’s healthcare debate. USA
Today; 7/7/10
Jon Stewart Enlists Nouriel Roubini To Refute Fox News (VIDEO)
... Stewart then threw in the other side of the argument with a clip of
Nancy Pelosi, who defended benefits saying they provide a stimulus to
the economy and that economists agree on this point. Huff Post; July 7,
2010
Pelosi's gambit: more gridlock or filibuster reform
Much of the attention on last week's House action was the convoluted
Afghanistan war funding vote, and with it the "cat food commission"
vote, in which the House locked itself into voting on ... Daily Kos;
July 7, 2010
Pelosi calls for negotiated agreement on Tibet
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called for a negotiated agreement on
Tibet and hoped that Beijing would soon invite Tibetan spiritual leader
the Dalai Lama for substantive discussions. Hindustan Times; July 8,
2010
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Top US Democrats: 'Israel Has Right to Defend Itself'
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi went on
the offensive Wednesday to defend Israel's right to protect its
territorial waters. Israel National News; June 3, 2010
Is this the week Israel became a real political issue?
When Israel's right-wing leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, paid a visit to
Washington in March, the left-wing speaker, Nancy Pelosi, proclaimed:
"In Congress, we speak with one voice on the subject Israel." Salon;
June 4, 2010
Avalos, Maxwell Sponsor Resolution Condemning Israeli Attack on Aid Flotilla
San Francisco supervisors John Avalos and Sophie Maxwell introduced a
resolution yesterday condemning Israel’s botched raid of a Gazan-bound
aid flotilla, an attack that occurred in international ... FCJ; June
10, 2010
Pressure Mounts On Israel To Ease Gaza Blockade
In the wake of last month's deadly commando raid on a Turkish ship
carrying humanitarian relief aid to the Gaza Strip, international
pressure is mounting on Israel to ease its blockade ... NPR; June 16,
2010
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Ed Markey: We’re stuck with BP in Gulf disaster
... Markey’s comments came after he and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
bashed away at BP during a Watertown event to promote clean-energy
technology. Boston Herald; June 3, 2010
Pelosi, Markey tout stimulus at Watertown firm
US Representative Edward J. Markey and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
discussed the federal stimulus program and its effect on employment
Wednesday as they toured a Watertown company ... Boston Globe; June 3,
2010
Reid, Pelosi head for climate clash
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Speaker Nancy Pelosi
(D-Calif.) are headed for a clash over energy and climate legislation.
... Pelosi says the “climate crisis” is her “flagship issue.” The Hill;
June 7, 2010
Energy Policy Act of 2005
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 established a number of energy management
goals for Federal facilities and fleets. It also amended portions of
the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (NECPA). USDE; Linked
6/10/2010
AWEA Summary of the Energy Policy Act of 2005
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 contains a number of important provisions
that will affect the wind industry. This document provides a summary of
these provisions along with AWEA analysis. AWEA; Linked on 6/10/2010
Energy Policy Act of 2005: Section by Section
As manager of more public land than any other Federal agency, the BLM
has a key role in implementing the EPAct of 2005. The BLM's management
of 256 m surface acres and 700 m sub-surface acres ... BLM; Linked on
Jun 10, 2010
Crews tame blowout of natural gas well in Pennsylvania
An out-of-control natural gas well in a remote area of Pennsylvania
shot explosive gas and polluted water as high as 75 feet into the air
before crews were able to tame it more than half a day later ... Wash
Post; June 5, 2010
Speaker Pelosi voices prop 16 opposition, Fiorina and Whitman break away in polling Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced her opposition to state ballot
proposition 16 today, as many consumer rights advocates worried
PG&E's last minute spending would be enough to pass the
anti-consumer measure. Examiner; June 7, 2010
Shale Gas Well Blowout Raises Specter of New BP: Energy Markets
A Pennsylvania natural gas well “blowout” last week helped drive prices
to a 14-week high on concern that tighter restrictions on offshore
drilling following BP Plc’s Gulf of Mexico spill will spread onshore.
Bloomberg; 6/7/2010
Obama signals tough stance, drilling to resume
... House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, after meeting with
several committee heads, told reporters a wide range of legislation was
being considered, including oil leasing reform ... Reuters; June 8, 2010
Pennsylvania gas production halted
Regulators in Pennsylvania suspended natural gas work in the state
while authorities investigate a massive spill of drilling wastewater,
officials said. UPI; June 8, 2010
Pennsylvania Well Blowout, West Virginia Explosion Highlight Dangers of Natural Gas Drilling The safety of hydraulic fracturing is being called into question again,
following two drilling accidents in the past few days in Pennsylvania
and West Virginia. Officials in Pennsylvania have ordered ... News
Inferno; 6/9/2010
Pelosi Calls for BP to Suspend Dividends
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Thursday for BP to stop dividend
payments to shareholders until small business owners hurt by the oil
spill in the Gulf of Mexico are made whole. NYT; June 10, 2010
Pelosi warns BP on dividend payouts
The top US lawmaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday turned up the heat on BP,
saying the company should first compensate victims of the Gulf of
Mexico disaster before awarding a shareholder dividend. AFP; June 10,
2010
Nancy Pelosi: BP 'Failed And Misrepresented', 'Will Be Held Accountable'
Speaking to the press today, Nancy Pelosi emphasized BP's mistakes and
responsibilities leading to and in handling the Gulf oil spill, saying,
"They have failed and misrepresented on every score." Huff Post; June
10, 2010
Obama talks new energy laws with lawmakers
It seems likely that Congress -- with the backing of President Obama --
will respond to the BP oil spill with some kind of legislation. USA
Today; June 10, 2010
Pelosi: Eliminate liability limit for oil spills
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says oil companies that cause major spills
like the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico should face unlimited liability
for economic damages. Salon; June 11, 2010
Pelosi Statement on Flash Floods in Arkansas That Have Killed at Least 20 People
Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the
campers killed in flash floods Thursday in the Albert Pike campground
area of western Arkansas. PR Newswire; June 11, 2010
Evening Business Brief
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says BP should not pay a dividend until the
people whose lives have been impacted by the oil spill have been made
"whole." KeloLand TV; June 11, 2010
Washington Applies Pressure on BP
... Nancy Pelosi says companies that cause major spills should face
unlimited liability for economic consequences. However, the law that
puts a cap on that price tag already has some wiggle room. KCBS; June
12, 2010
Across Atlantic, Much Ado About Oil Company’s Name
... Thad W. Allen, have been using British Petroleum interchangeably
with BP in their public remarks. So have the House speaker, Nancy
Pelosi, and the House majority leader, Representative Steny H. Hoyer.
NYT; June 12, 2010
BP oil spill: with escrow plan, Obama races to claim BP's money
Nancy Pelosi speaks to reporters outside the White House after she met
with President Obama regarding the BP oil spill Thursday. Pelosi has
called for BP not to pay dividends to its stockholders ... CSM; June
13, 2010
We Are All to Blame for the Gulf Disaster
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said friday that BP should be held
accountable for all damages caused by the British company's horrendous
oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Huffington Post; June 14, 2010
After Oil Spill, Need for Cap-and-Trade Bill Is Urgent, Dems Say
... Later, Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office distributed a poll from the
Pew Research Center, which her staff said proves the time for climate
change legislation is now. The poll shows that 87 percent ... Politics
Daily; 6/15/2010
Scientists: Oil leaking up to 2.52M gallons daily
Scientists provided a new estimate for the amount of oil gushing from
the ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday that indicates it
could be leaking up to 2.52 million gallons of crude a day. SF Gate;
June 15, 2010
Pelosi pushes for wider approach to Gulf
With President Obama set for his first Oval Office national address
tonight at 5 p.m. PST, a pontifical setting reserved for moments of
highest import, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is ... SF Gate; June 15, 2010
Energy Reform Remains Stalled on Capitol Hill
... While the House continues to wait for action in the Senate, House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi has ... asked her committee chairman to prepare
legislation by the July Fourth recess. CBS; June 15, 2010
More Dirty Details From My BP Mole
You know the story: Boy calls girl, girl goes to pick up boy, boy and
girl go sit on a beautiful beachside deck to enjoy the night breeze and
listen to the waves crash as he tells her a bunch of terrible things
... MoJo; 6/16/2010
Senate: Oil and Gas Industry Tax Breaks Remain
The Senate failed to say no to $35 billion worth of tax breaks for the
oil and gas industry on yesterday. I know, double negatives. But that’s
the easiest way to describe it. Taxgirl; June 16, 2010
TBA Energy Package Coming in July?
President Obama didn't give much direction on this front in his address
last night, but the White House has apparently told Senate Democrats to
gear up for a July fight over energy legislation. MoJo; June 16, 2010
Oil Execs, Lawmakers Clash at House Hearing
Obama is scheduled to meet with top BP executives today at the White
House. Ahead of the meeting, BP America President Lamar McKay testified
before the House Energy and Commerce Committee ... Dem Now! June 16,
2010
Tell Your Senators: Support Emergency Transit Funding
The Senate's newly introduced Public Transportation Preservation Act of
2010 authorizes $2 billion in grants for transit agencies across the US
for preserving service – and it couldn't come at a better time. T4A;
June 16, 2010
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House adds ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal to defense authorization
... “”Under Don’t ask, Don’t Tell, more than 13,000 men and women in
uniform have been discharged from the military,” Speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said in a speech before the vote. NM Indep.;
May 28, 2010
Labrador blasts Minnick for ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ vote
"... The Clinton Administration found a practical solution to this
problem which guarded the military’s integrity. But Nancy Pelosi wanted
to appease her base. ... " Idaho Reporter; May 30, 2010
Pelosi: If the House takes up legislation to gut a free and open Internet “it’s not going to be a Democratic initiative” Over the last few weeks, dozens of House members from both sides of the
aisle have signed on to a lobbyist-driven letter advocating to give
control of the Internet to Comcast and AT&T ... FDL; June 1, 2010
They Must Be Doing Their Job
... Speaker Nancy Pelosi created the new ethics office to repair
taxpayer confidence badly frayed by a series of corruption scandals and
the failure of the House’s separate ethics committee ... NYT; June 2,
2010
Some
of the Obama administration's biggest congressional allies from the Bay
Area are in a fierce showdown with the White House over the CIA. The fight has pitted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Reps. Anna Eshoo and
other Bay Area Democrats against President Obama and former Carmel
congressman and current CIA Director Leon Panetta. SF Gate; June 3,
2010
Speaker pledges action on discrimination bill
Fresh off of last week's House vote to repeal the military's "don't
ask, don't tell" policy the office of House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi,
D-Calif., Thursday said she remains committed to passing ... Gov Ex;
June 3, 2010
Griffith: Party switch 'may have been a mistake, politically'
Here's a nomination for the understatement of the year: Rep. Parker
Griffith (R-Ala.), fresh off a GOP primary loss after switching
parties, said during a news conference Wednesday that it ... Washington
Post; June 3, 2010
Fact Sheet: News on the Recovery Act
... Democratic U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is planning to visit a
Watertown-based battery manufacturer to highlight what she´s calling
one of the success stories behind the federal stimulus program. Am
Chron; June 3, 2010
Congress pulls back state aid package, leaving a $2-billion hole in California budget House Democrats kill a $24-billion fund to help cash-strapped states
cover costs. States are lobbying hard to have it restored, warning of
further devastating cuts to healthcare and social services. LA Times;
June 3, 2010
Nancy Pelosi, messenger of God? The House Speaker's galling, hypocritical religious opportunism During times of trials and tribulations, many people turn to Christ to
help them through. It seems Sister - I mean Speaker of the House -
Nancy Pelosi is no different. New York Daily News; June 3, 2010
U.S. officials comment on the 21st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre
Nancy Pelosi and Philip Crowley, Assistant Secretary of State for
Public Affairs commented about the 21st anniversary of the Tiananmen
Square massacre in Beijing, China on June 4, 1989 ... Island Crisis;
June 4, 2010
Labrador: R’s Not Line-Item Veto Is Key
First District Republican congressional nominee Raul Labrador says
incumbent Democrat Walt Minnick’s modified line-item veto bill is a PR
ploy and replacing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ... The Spokesman Review;
6/4/2010
Obama and Democrats Push Fed Debt over $13 Trillion
Does President Barack Obama, Speaker Nancy Pelosi or Senate Leader
Harry Reid have any intention of holding down the federal deficit
bubble that has just surpassed the $13 trillion mark as of Tuesday?
Dallas Blog; June 4, 2010
John Dennis: Conservative Challenges Pelosi
Join us Monday at 3:30 for a stunning hour with John Dennis who is
challenging Nancy Pelosi in the primary Tuesday! Before It's News; June
4, 2010
Pelosi touts Democratic record on job creation
"This year, we have added an average of 200,000 jobs per month, a
majority in the private sector, a stark contrast to the Bush
Administration record of losing an average of nearly 750,000 jobs per
month ..." PolitiFact; 6/4/2010
Pelosi Statement on May Jobs Report
Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response
to the report that the economy added 431,000 jobs in May and saw the
unemployment rate fall to 9.7 percent ... Official website; June 4, 2010
Pelosi defends stimulus plan for creating jobs
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended the economic stimulus plan and
derided its Republican critics at an appearance in San Francisco on
Friday, as the Labor Department said temporary hiring by the Census
Bureau ... SF Gate; 6/5/2010
Analysis: GOP targets Miss. Dems Childers, Taylor
Democratic congressmen Travis Childers and Gene Taylor of Mississippi
don't walk, talk or look a thing like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of
California. They certainly don't agree with her ... Sun-Herald; June 6,
2010
Wall St's critic Barney Frank now its source of hope
... [Frank] is a worry for some financial lobbyists. They fear he may
bow to anti-business pressures from leaders on the political left,
including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Reuters; June 6, 2010
Huffington, Pelosi And Others To Speak At Progressives’ Conference
... Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Senate Whip Richard Durbin also plan to speak. News Junkie; June 6, 2010
Five myths about California politics
... When Nancy Pelosi became House speaker in 2006, the prevailing
wisdom in Washington was that she would be weak and ineffectual. After
all, she was a liberal Democrat from San Francisco. Washington Post;
June 6, 2010
Helen Thomas Is Out of Work - Good Thing We've Got A "Free" Press Here
... Jim Quinn too. He's working. Nice fella? Sure he is. Called Nancy
Pelosi a "Bolshevik Bitch with a Mallet." Last time I checked the
Speaker wasn't Jewish. Huffington Post; June 7, 2010
Nancy Pelosi Makes History
For the first time in history, a United States Speaker of the House of
Representatives will make a video address to a
Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender (LGBT) Pride Celebration. Passport
Magazine; June 7, 2010
Anti-deficit pressures weigh on Democrats
... "There is a very changed climate," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-
San Francisco) recently told reporters, referring to anti-deficit
pressures she faces within her own party. LA Times; June 7, 2010
Pelosi Announces New Staff Member Stacey Rolland
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that she has named Stacey Rolland
as her new Policy Advisor for tax issues. Rolland begins her duties
today. PR Newswire; June 7, 2010
Pelosi's Loss Could Be Obama's Gain
In Washington these days, President Obama is rumored to be hoping
Republicans capture the House of Representatives in the midterm
election in November. There's no evidence for this speculation ... WSJ;
June 7, 2010
MSU debate team returns to Washington, D.C., meets Nancy Pelosi
Shortly after being crowned national debate champions, two Michigan
State University debaters returned to Washington, D.C., to debate the
hot-button issue of nuclear weapons, and while there met Nancy Pelosi.
MSU News; June 7, 2010
Advocates push back against black lawmakers on ethics office Watchdog groups are trying to insulate a new House ethics panel from an
attempt to peel away its powers. Democracy 21 and the Campaign Legal
Center are calling on Nancy Pelosi to defend the OCE. The Hill; June 7,
2010
Pelosi Statement on HHS Grants to States to Strengthen Health Insurance Premium Rate Reviews Speaker Nancy Pelosi today issued the following statement in response
to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announcing the
availability of $51 million in Health Insurance Premium ... PR
Newswire; 6/7/2010
Could Tea Party Save Nevada Sen. Harry Reid?
There is probably no one in national politics, outside of President
Obama, that Tea Party members dislike more than Harry Reid...well,
maybe Nancy Pelosi. SodaHead; June 7, 2010
PACs homed in on Capitol leaders
... AT&T was the largest lifetime PAC donor to ... Harry Reid, a
Nevada Democrat, Senator Mitch McConnell, and Congressman John Boehner
of Ohio. The center did not release the top donor to Nancy Pelosi ...
Boston Globe; 6/8/2010
Spending fears threaten Dem agenda
At a closed-door meeting with a small group of House Democrats late
last month, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi heard gripes from members not
happy about having to vote on a big spending measure at a ... Politico;
June 8, 2010
Congress Democrats eye tougher 'Volcker rule'
Congressional Democrats on Tuesday were discussing toughening a
proposal to limit risky bank trading, lawmakers and sources familiar
with the matter said, amid expectations the controversial ... Reuters;
June 8, 2010
Disastrous Protest At Nancy Pelosi Speech
Nancy Pelosi speaks at America's Future Now! and gets heckled. How does it work out? Young Turks; June 8, 2010
Pelosi: Health Reform Will Lower Costs, Strengthen Medicare, Give Seniors More Control Over Their Health Care Speaker Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement on the
benefits of the Affordable Care Act for America's seniors. President
Obama held a tele-town hall with seniors in Wheaton, Md. ... PR
Newswire; June 8, 2010
Web Exclusive: Interview with Madam Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Mills College students were all ears at this year's Commencement
ceremony as California Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi extolled the
importance of women's education and leadership for the Class of 2010.
KALW/SF Gate; 6/9/2010
Pelosi names 20 Democrats to Wall Street reform panel
Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday named 20 Democrats to a panel tasked
with hammering out a final version of legislation that would impose
sweeping reforms on the financial industry. Reuters; June 9, 2010
Pelosi Names House Democratic Conferees to Advance Historic Wall Street Reform Legislation Speaker Nancy Pelosi today named House Democratic Members to the
conference committee that will complete comprehensive Wall Street
reform legislation. PR Newswire; June 9, 2010
Factbox: Negotiators to hammer out final Wall Street bill
Some 12 senators will join roughly 13 House members to resolve
differences between the bills each chamber has passed to implement the
biggest overhaul of U.S. financial regulation since the 1930s. Reuters;
June 9, 2010
Lilianna Oustinovskaya: Pelosi heckled by progressive activists
The scene at the Omni Shoreham ballroom Tuesday morning looked more
like a Saturday Night Live skit than what was supposed to be a
welcoming forum for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. SF Gate; June 9, 2010
Nancy Pelosi, the liberal House speaker, is heckled by liberals
For 17 months, anger at President Obama and congressional Democrats has
been pooling on the left. On Tuesday morning, it spilled onto the floor
of an Omni Shoreham ballroom and splashed all over Pelosi. Wash Post;
June 9, 2010
Pelosi urged to retain powers of ethics office
Several outside watchdog groups urged Speaker Nancy Pelosi to rebuff
efforts by members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) to curb the
powers of an independent office that investigates House members. USA
Today; 6/9/2010
Election Day Themes Emerge
Election Day 2010 is five months away, so predicting the November
bottom line is foolish. But as the primary season grinds on (Tuesday
was the biggest day yet), you can get a sense of themes ... Newsweek;
June 9, 2010
MORAN AD CITES PELOSI PAYGO RULE
... "It is quite telling that Congressman Moran cites yet another
occasion when he voted with Nancy Pelosi and against conservatives. His
attack on Todd's vote to protect taxpayers ... American Chronicle; June
9, 2010
Rehberg, McDonald to face off in general election
... He said Republicans are providing checks and balances to the
federal government led by Democratic President Obama and Speaker Nancy
Pelosi. Republicans also are offering alternative solutions, he said.
Helena IR; 6/9/10
Did Sarah Palin Get Breast Implants? Why Anyone Should Care?
... the latest rumor being spread about Sarah Palin is that she has
gotten breast implants. This is the sort of question that never gets
asked about Hillary Clinton or Nancy Pelosi. Lifestyle; June 9, 2010
ZZZZZZ! Obama speech so boring that kid falls asleep on national TV
... No, not as excitedly as the over-caffeinated and eternally springy
Nancy Pelosi or clap-happy Joe Biden (God love him). But it's a good
picture -- most of the time. LA Times; June 9, 2010
Economic growth, not spending cuts, will be the major factor in determining whether Obama gets another four years ... If Mr. Obama wants to avert a fiscal crisis and win re-election in
2012, he needs House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to be removed from her
powerful post. A GOP takeover may be the only way... Salon; June 9,
2010
Pelosi Statement on $250 Checks Being Mailed Today to Close the 'Donut Hole' Prescription Drug Coverage Gap Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on a key
immediate benefit of health insurance reform for America's seniors.
Starting today, one-time, tax-free checks of $250 will be mailed ... PR
Newswire; June 10, 2010
Pelosi Statement Following House Passage of the Federal Housing Administration Reform Act Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House
voted overwhelmingly to pass the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
Reform Act ... Real Estate Rama; June 10, 2010
Pelosi: We’ll stop blaming Bush when Bush’s ‘problems go away’
It's been 16 months since President George W. Bush left office, but
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made it clear that she will continue to
blame the former president's policies for the country's financial ...
AlterNet; June 11, 2010
Don't weaken the House ethics process
When Democrats regained control of the House in 2006, incoming Speaker
Nancy Pelosi (D- San Francisco) promised "the most honest, most open
and most ethical Congress in history." LA Times; June 11, 2010
Pelosi willing to listen to members' concerns about House ethics office
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she is listening to concerns
from members about the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) but would
not say if she supported changes to its authority. The Hill; June 11,
2010
Who Bankrolls Congress?: Nancy Pelosi Edition
Who has funded the ascent of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi? A prominent
trial lawyer, his graphic-designer wife, an IBM heiress turned
healing-touch practitioner, a land developer ... Center for Public
Integrity; June 10, 2010
Suit ability: Fiorina’s style more Pelosi than Palin
Carly Fiorina may be one of Sarah Palin’s “Mama Grizzlies” – the
“emerging, conservative feminist” Republican women who took this week’s
American electoral primaries by storm ... Financial Times; June 10,
2010
Nancy Pelosi “Leader of the Pack” in Beach Blanket Babylon
... of the House Nancy Pelosi is currently on stage in STEVE SILVER’S
BEACH BLANKET BABYLON. Wearing leather pants and jacket ... Democrats
Politics; June 12, 2010
The Senate Is Holding the House Hostage Over ENDA. Again.
Until the Senate passes the Defense Department's budget bill with
DADT's compromised repeal attached, the House isn't going to move on
ENDA, says Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Well isn't this a familiar situation.
Queerty; June 12, 2010
Book review: 'Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the New American Politics,' reviewed by Norm Ornstein In the aftermath of Congressional passage of health reform in March,
ABC News Anchor Diane Sawyer asked Speaker Nancy Pelosi whether she was
"the most powerful woman in American history." Washington Post; June
13, 2010
Partners on Some Work, and Opponents for the Prize: Control of the House
... It was the fact that Mr. Van Hollen would not need “training
wheels” that led Speaker Nancy Pelosi to lean on him to stay in the
position, despite what was certain to be a bruising ... NYT; June 13,
2010
Historic U.S. House campaign begins
... Nancy Pelosi and Rapid City physician Kevin Weiland could play an
odd-couple role in Noem’s effort to defeat Herseth Sandlin in South
Dakota’s first U.S. House race where both major ... Rapid City Journal;
6/13/2010
CIA Changed the Pelosi Briefing Description after Deciding to Destroy Torture Tapes ... As I pointed out in the comments to this thread, someone ...
changed the initial description of the briefing that Jose Rodriguez and
two others ... gave to Porter Goss and Nancy Pelosi on September 4,
2002. FDL; June 13, 2010
Nancy Pelosi power: $25 million for Democrats
The economic slump isn’t stopping House Democrats from raising serious
piles of cash to help retain their majority — and the powerful
leadership posts that come with it. Politico; June 14, 2010
Obama pushes for $50B in local aid
... In the letter to Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Mitch McConnell and John
Boehner, the president said that more spending is needed immediately to
avert a devastating double dip recession ... Politico; June 14, 2010
Scontras Formally Enters Maine's First District Race
... Unfortunately it took the events of this administration and Nancy
Pelosi for us to learn what the significance of this debt burden was.
Again, I'm just giving face and voice to the movement." MPBN; June 14,
2010
Dems set their sights on the Sixth
It's not quite Nancy Pelosi, but Democrats in Washington have their
sights set squarely on Rep. Michele Bachmann's district. Our Voices;
June 14, 2010
O'Reilly mischaracterized Pelosi interview to portray her as out of touch
Bill O'Reilly cropped an interview with Nancy Pelosi to falsely claim
that she said she "hasn't heard the Democrats blaming Bush" for the
Gulf oil spill, comments O'Reilly suggested showed Pelosi ... Media
Matters; June 14, 2010
Pelosi Paying $18K a Month for New San Francisco Office
Last fall, Speaker Nancy Pelosi moved her district office into the new
federal building in San Francisco. The move quadrupled the rent she
pays, and her new $18,736 monthly bill is almost double ... Roll Call;
June 14, 2010
Lawyer: Yoo not liable for prisoner's torture
A lawyer for former Justice Department attorney John Yoo asked a
federal appeals court Monday to dismiss a prisoner's torture suit
against him, arguing that a government attorney shouldn't be ... SF
Gate; June 14, 2010
Are Obama and progressives on the outs?
... "For 17 months, anger at President Obama and congressional
Democrats has been pooling on the left. On Tuesday morning, it spilled
onto the floor ... and splashed all over Speaker Nancy Pelosi." Wash
Post; June 15, 2010
Pelosi: Ethics Are Overrated
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is sending private signals that she is
willing to support watering down the powers of the Office of
Congressional Ethics. WSJ; June 15, 2010
Gay Protections Bill ENDA Faces Further Delays
... On Friday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the vote won't take
place until after Congress completes legislative action on repealing
“Don't Ask, Don't Tell,” the 1993 law that forbids gay service members
... On Top; 6/15/2010
Point/Counterpoint: Results of primary election
... Of course there are always those very safe seats in districts with
very lopsided party registration where there will not be a real
contest. For example, races involving people such as Nancy Pelosi ...
P/CP; June 15, 2010
You and I pay $18k a month for Pelosi's office
They say it's good to be king. Ain't bad being speaker of the House,
either. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the monthly rent for
Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office in San Francisco is $18,736. Seattle P-I;
6/15/2010
A little sympathy for Rep. Etheridge, please
... Not widely reported was that the North Carolina Democrat had just
emerged from a Nancy Pelosi-hosted fundraiser. Having to rub elbows
with Madam Pelosi and lefties from the Star Wars ... American Thinker;
June 16, 2010
Mortgage company CEO indicted in alleged TARP scam
A federal grand jury has indicted the head of what was once among the
largest privately held mortgage lending companies for allegedly
scheming to steal over half a billion dollars from the TARP. Salon;
June 16, 2010
Marines Put Gay Man in Hospital. Will Anyone Prosecute?
... Two young Marines are sitting in a military brig this morning,
accused of beating a gay man in Savannah, Georgia, so badly he had a
bruised brain and two seizures. Mother Jones; June 16, 2010
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HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
DAVE OBEY (WI), CHAIRMAN
DOD Funding for Iraq, Afghanistan and Operation Noble Eagle
FY 2001 - FY 2008
FY 2001 Emergency Terrorism Response 107-38 9/18/2001 $13.6 billion
Supplemental Appropriations Act
FY 2002 DOD Appropriations and 107-117 1/10/2002 $3.4 billion
Emergency Terrorism Response Act
FY 2002 Emergency Supplemental 107-206 8/2/2002 $13.8 billion
FY 2003 Consolidated Appropriations 108-7 2/20/2003 $10 billion
FY 2003 Emergency Supplemental 108-11 4/16/2003 $62.6 billion
FY 2004 DOD Appropriations Act 108-87 9/30/2003 ($3.5 billion)
FY 2003 DOD Appropriations Act 107-248 10/23/2002 $7.1 billion
FY 2004 Emergency Supplemental 108-106 11/6/2003 $64.9 billion
FY 2005 DOD Appropriations Act 108-287 8/5/2004 $24.9 billion
FY 2004 DOD Appropriations Act 108-287 8/5/2004 $2.1 billion
FY 2005 Emergency Supplemental 109-13 5/10/2005 $75.7 billion
FY 2006 DOD Appropriations Act "Bridge Fund" 109-148 12/30/2005 $49.9 billion
FY 2006 DOD Appropriations Act 109-148 12/30/2005 $1.9 billion
FY 2006 Emergency Supplemental 109-234 6/15/2006 $65.8 billion
FY 2007 DOD Appropriations Act “Bridge Fund” 109-289 9/29/2006 $70 billion
FY 2007 Emergency Supplemental 110-28 5/25/2007 $94.6 billion
Total Enacted $556.8 billion
FY 2003 Transfers $1.2 billion
FY 2004 Transfers $5.8 billion
FY 2005 Transfers $1.6 billion
Total Transfers $8.6 billion
Total Enacted with Transfers $565.4 billion
FY 2008 Emergency Supplemental Request $141.7 billion
Total Including New Requests $707.1 billion
Note: All funds have been emergency funds except transfers as noted.
See the original chart.
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