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Wed, Dec 10, 2014 / Education

This funding will expand high-quality early education in Maryland, helping more students access preschool programs.

Tue, Dec 9, 2014 / Health Care & Seniors / National Security & Veterans

I was pleased to meet with Secretary McDonald yesterday to discuss how the Department of Veteran Affairs is working to meet the needs of veterans at the Baltimore Regional Office and throughout the country.

Mon, Dec 8, 2014

I'm pleased that the 21 HUD-VASH vouchers awarded today to the Calvert County Housing Authority will provide nearly $200,000 to help combat homelessness among veterans throughout Southern Maryland's tri-county area.

Fri, Dec 5, 2014 / Environment

Harriet Tubman is a national hero and one of the greatest figures in our country's history. I'm pleased that through these national parks – one in her birthplace on Maryland's Eastern Shore and the other in New York, where she lived for several decades – we will honor her extraordinary life and legacy and provide Americans with the opportunity to learn more about her work to advance equality, opportunity, and justice.

Thu, Dec 4, 2014

I'm pleased that this grant will help homeowners whose properties were directly affected by the slope failure and who were forced from their homes as a result.

Tue, Nov 25, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy

I encourage Fifth District residents to join millions of Americans on Saturday, November 29th, in shopping and dining locally to show support for Maryland businesses.

Mon, Nov 24, 2014 / Education

It was great to speak with so many of our future leaders at the Friends Community School this afternoon. I particularly enjoyed discussing with these bright students the importance of the legislative process and their interest in foreign policy and supporting diplomacy to build a more peaceful world.

Mon, Nov 24, 2014 / Health Care & Seniors

I was pleased to see navigators and assisters in action today at the Capital Region Health Connector Entity helping consumers understand the differences between health care plans, determine their eligibility for financial assistance or Medicaid, and enroll.

Mon, Nov 24, 2014

I was pleased to visit the St. Hugh Ladies of Charity Food Pantry today to see firsthand how they are helping to provide nonperishable food items to families and individuals in the Fifth District.

Mon, Nov 24, 2014 / Education

I was honored to attend this morning's groundbreaking ceremony for the A. James Clark Hall. The new building will house some of the most cutting-edge biomedical engineering research being done anywhere.

Wed, Nov 19, 2014 / Health Care & Seniors

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer released a video message to constituents on the Maryland Health Connection online enrollment, which opened yesterday, a day earlier than anticipated, and continues through February 15, 2015.

Wed, Nov 12, 2014 / Education / Jobs & the Economy
University officials unveiled a new cybersecurity lab in Prince Frederick Hall on Thursday, which they said will further the collaborative relationship between the university and defense conglomerate Northrop Grumman and will give ACES students access to an advanced center for research.
Wed, Nov 12, 2014 / Environment / National Security & Veterans
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md., 5th) said Thursday the Department of Defense has formally objected to the wind turbine project across the Chesapeake Bay in Somerset County.
Wed, Nov 12, 2014 / Education / Jobs & the Economy
United States Congressman Steny H. Hoyer came to North Point High School Thursday, Oct. 30 and was impressed by what he saw in John Hollyfield's Technology and Education class.
Wed, Nov 12, 2014 / National Security & Veterans
Today, across the state of Maryland and throughout our country, we honor the millions of brave men and women who have donned our nation's uniform and stood in defense of our democracy.