Press Releases

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.________________________________________________________________________

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.________________________________________________________________________

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.________________________________________________________________________

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.________________________________________________________________________

LAUREL, MD - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today presented the Prince Georges County States Attorneys Office with $260,000 to fight violent crime.________________________________________________________________________

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.________________________________________________________________________

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today presented the Excel Institute with $1.2 million for its Automotive Workforce Development Training Program.________________________________________________________________________

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:________________________________________________________________________