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Rep. Steny Hoyer of Southern Maryland said he was "both horrified and deeply saddened" by the attack. "Although the investigation remains ongoing," he said. "the fact that it targeted a place where LGBT Americans went to feel safe – and that it occurred during LGBT Pride Month – initially leads to the belief that this was not only an act of terrorism, but also a crime of hate and prejudice.

Manufacturing is, for lack of a better description, booming. That's why Rep. Steny Hoyer's call for a bipartisan approach to encourage further growth in U.S. manufacturing is right on point. Mr. Hoyer made his comments this week at the ceremonial opening of The Foundery, the manufacturing incubator for innovation and entrepreneurship at Port Covington that is part of Under Armour's push to foster next generation opportunities in manufacturing and design in South Baltimore.

Members of Congress began touting plans to create more American manufacturing jobs in 2010. Speaking on Monday morning at City Garage in Port Covington, No. 2 House Democrat Steny Hoyer admitted there were pollsters involved, along with business leaders and economists. But over the last year, tech has gotten involved.

As part of his "Make it in America" legislative effort, Rep. Steny Hoyer on Monday outlined his plans to revitalize the manufacturing industry in Baltimore.

U.S. Rep. and Prince George's County native Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) called for an increase in the minimum wage, pay equity between men and women and greater family and sick leave benefits for workers during a stop at Bowie City Hall on Monday.