Blog Post
November 17, 2006
House Democrats elected Rep. Steny Hoyer to majority leader Thursday, giving Maryland an influential voice in national policy decisions.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
November 2, 2006
St. Mary's County, in far Southern Maryland, has all of the ingredients for a Republican stronghold: farms, outer suburbs, affluent retirees and a strong military presence. It has consistently supported Republicans for president and governor in recent elections.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
October 16, 2006
Only in Washington could a $248 billion budget deficit be touted as good news. But that is exactly what President Bush and Republicans did last week. The Grand Old Party is clearly in a state of denial on the deficit...________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
October 16, 2006
WASHINGTON - A program that fights drug trafficking in designated regions throughout the U.S. named Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., as its Legislator of the Year on Friday in Greenbelt.________________________________________________________________________
September 28, 2006
The 5th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks reminded us that our volunteer and career firefighters sacrifice a great deal to protect our communities and it is our duty to provide them with the equipment and training that they need to keep their departments running safely and efficiently...________________________________________________________________________
September 3, 2006
In 1882, the first Labor Day festivities celebrated the creation of the labor movement and the social and economic achievements of the American worker.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
August 25, 2006
Congress has doled out nearly a quarter of a million dollars for efforts to restore and protect habitats in the Chesapeake Bay region.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Environment
August 24, 2006
With traffic on the minds of voters, some of Southern Maryland's elected officials gathered Tuesday to announce federal funding for several road and parking projects.________________________________________________________________________
August 23, 2006
The St. Marys River drains the central county including Lexington Park, and it has seen its share of environmental problems. However, the river is still deemed relatively healthy by those who have been monitoring its water quality for years now.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Environment
August 20, 2006
Monday marked the 71st anniversary of the Social Security programs inception. For the last 71 years, Social Security has provided dignity, safety, and security to millions of retiring Americans, as well as to disabled Americans and children whose families experience devastating tragedies. This program has been one of the most popular and successful in American history. Preventing the privatization of Social Security that President Bush and Congressional Republicans have been advocating is one of the key elements of Democrats plan to lead America in a new direction.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors