Press Releases
March 15, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC Following President Bushs remarks on the Medicare prescription drug program in Silver Spring, MD today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) criticized the Republican law as being unnecessarily complicated and failing to adequately take care of seniors biggest problem, the high price of medicines.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
March 14, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today requested that the Bush Administration extend the penalty-free enrollment period for their new, complex Medicare prescription drug plan.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
March 10, 2006
LA PLATA, MD - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today hosted a town hall meeting to discuss some of the challenges facing seniors as they enroll in Medicare Part D.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
March 7, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and the members of the Maryland Congressional delegation introduced a resolution congratulating the University of Maryland on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Education
March 6, 2006
LAUREL, MD - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today presented the Prince Georges County States Attorneys Office with $260,000 to fight violent crime.________________________________________________________________________
March 2, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC Representatives Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and Kay Granger (R-TX) today re-introduced the Childhood Obesity Reduction Acta bill to encourage schools and school districts to develop and implement local, school-based programs designed to reduce and prevent childhood obesity, promote increased physical activity, and improve nutritional choices in young people.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
February 27, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today presented the Excel Institute with $1.2 million for its Automotive Workforce Development Training Program.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Education
February 21, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today concerning a deal under which Dubai Ports World of the United Arab Emirates would manage six major U.S. seaports, including the Port of Baltimore:________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
February 16, 2006
Senators Paul S. Sarbanes (D-MD) and Barbara A. Mikulski (D-MD), along with Congressmen Steny Hoyer (MD-5) and Ben Cardin (MD-3), are urging the Department of the Interior to provide $350,000 in emergency funding to repair damages incurred from the recent heavy snow to buildings at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and Refuge.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Environment
February 14, 2006
GREENBELT, MD Congressman Steny Hoyer today attended the 25th Annual Black History Month Breakfast in Greenbelt where he was joined by Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), who gave the keynote address. Over 450 community leaders from Charles, Calvert, St. Marys, Prince Georges and Anne Arundel Counties attended the event to pay tribute to Black History Month and to commemorate the theme, Celebrating Community: Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow.________________________________________________________________________