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September 26, 2018
During the meeting, the Members and union representatives discussed the negative impact of continued attacks by the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans on our federal civilian workforce, including the Administration’s Executive Orders undermining the right of federal employees to engage in union activities on official time and making it easier to fire employees, as well as President Trump’s decision to cancel a scheduled pay increase for federal workers.
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Federal Employees
September 26, 2018
In their letter, Hoyer and Norton wrote, “We are deeply concerned that the process used to develop USDA’s relocation proposal may have omitted critical considerations. It is unclear whether a robust cost-benefit analysis was completed to justify relocation of two vital federal agencies.
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Federal Employees
September 19, 2018
I thank Senator Van Hollen for organizing this important discussion on public safety today.
September 17, 2018
Regrettably, the EPA has denied the petition from Maryland requesting reductions in emissions of ozone-forming nitrogen dioxide from 36 power plants in 5 upwind states—Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
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Environment
September 14, 2018
Five years ago, a gunman brought terror to the halls of the Washington Navy Yard, killing twelve and injuring eight extraordinary public servants and patriots.
September 12, 2018
I join in congratulating Dr. Leana Wen on becoming the new president of Planned Parenthood.
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Health Care & Seniors
September 11, 2018
Seventeen years ago, our nation was shaken by the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93.
September 10, 2018
More than one million people rely on WMATA rail or bus services to get around the National Capital Region each day.
Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Violence by White Supremacists in Charlottesville
September 10, 2018
This weekend, we mark the one-year anniversary of the vile and violent rally by white supremacists, neo-Nazis, and Alt-Right supporters in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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National Security & Veterans
September 5, 2018
It is beyond cynical that the President would cite serious economic and fiscal concerns to justify his decision to cancel a pay adjustment for middle class workers while he tweets constantly about economic gains and touts a tax bill that exploded the deficit by $1.5 trillion.
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Federal Employees
Jobs & the Economy