Blog Post
December 17, 2012
Federal workers have had enough.
December 16, 2012
As the fiscal cliff looms, two of Maryland's most influential congressmen have a message for those looking to the federal workforce for more savings: Look somewhere else.
Issues:
Federal Employees
December 7, 2012
Rep. Steny Hoyer deserves praise for his comments earlier this week acknowledging that Democrats need to be willing to put Social Security and Medicare on the table as part of a comprehensive solution for our nation's debt problem.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
December 3, 2012
The agency charged with overseeing federal buildings said Monday it will begin reviewing sites for a new FBI headquarters, formally launching a competition that has quietly pitted Maryland against its neighbors for more than a year
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
Federal Employees
September 26, 2012
Congressman Steny Hoyer (D: MD-5th) and United States Senator Ben Cardin (D: MD) visited a foreclosure prevention workshop at the College of Southern Marylands La Plata campus on Saturday. They stressed the importance of knowledge, and spoke about what President Barack Obama (D) has done to help those underwater.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
September 22, 2012
Trisha Klein places pins on her world map each time one of her custom-made aprons sells internationally. The Arnold resident, who runs Mamas Apron Strings from her basement, has sold to customers in Thailand, Brazil, Scotland, France and Italy, among other countries. And as the national focus shifts to increasing manufacturing in the United States, she has seen a growing demand for her Made in Annapolis label... House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, D-St. Marys, is also pushing legislation that would provide tax incentives to manufacturing businesses.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
September 22, 2012
Trisha Klein places pins on her world map each time one of her custom-made aprons sells internationally. The Arnold resident, who runs Mamas Apron Strings from her basement, has sold to customers in Thailand, Brazil, Scotland, France and Italy, among other countries. And as the national focus shifts to increasing manufacturing in the United States, she has seen a growing demand for her Made in Annapolis label... House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, D-St. Marys, is also pushing legislation that would provide tax incentives to manufacturing businesses.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
September 12, 2012
U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md, 5th) and Capitol Hill staffers visited Greater Baden Medical Services Brandywine community health center in August, kicking off the organizations 40th anniversary.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
August 29, 2012
Maryland Army National guardsmen have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, where they flew unmanned aircraft that helped them outwit their enemies.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
August 15, 2012
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced last month it is planning to open 13 new community-based outpatient clinics across nine states, including one in Charlotte Hall.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans