Press Releases
April 25, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today congratulated Kim Oliver, a kindergarten teacher at Broad Acres Elementary School in Silver Spring, for being named "Teacher of the Year" by the Council of Chief State School Officers.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Education
April 24, 2006
COLLEGE PARK, MD Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today presented the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) with $825,000 in federal funds to conduct research and development of interoperable firefighter accountability location and monitoring devices, and incorporate them into a system applicable to emergencies.________________________________________________________________________
April 24, 2006
CLINTON, MD - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today joined leaders of the veterans community from across the state of Maryland to discuss issues important to veterans, military retirees and their families.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
April 21, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement today in recognition of the 36th celebration of Earth Day, which will be observed on Saturday, April 22.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Environment
April 21, 2006
WALDORF, MD - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today visited NorthGate Pharmacy in Waldorf to hear local community pharmacists concerns about the flawed implementation of Medicare Part D, the Republican prescription drug benefit which took effect this year.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
April 11, 2006
CLINTON, MD Today, in honor of National Small Business Week, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) hosted a roundtable luncheon with representatives of the Chambers of Commerce from the 5th Congressional District (includes Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's).________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
April 11, 2006
UPPER MARLBORO, MD Congressman Steny H. Hoyer today met with law enforcement officials from throughout the Fifth Congressional District.________________________________________________________________________
April 8, 2006
ACCOKEEK, MD Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today joined volunteers at the 18th Annual Potomac Watershed Clean-Up sponsored by the Alice Ferguson Foundation. Hoyer participated in this event for the sixth consecutive year, joining many local volunteers, scout groups and high school students.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Environment
April 8, 2006
ACCOKEEK, MD Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today joined volunteers at the 18th Annual Potomac Watershed Clean-Up sponsored by the Alice Ferguson Foundation. Hoyer participated in this event for the sixth consecutive year, joining many local volunteers, scout groups and high school students.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Environment
April 7, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today received the Tony Coelho Award for his work toward expanding job opportunities for people with disabilities.________________________________________________________________________