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April 14, 2014
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) announced the names of 10 Fifth District students nominated by him who have received appointment offers to attend one of four United States military service academies for the next school year. Yesterday, he held a reception honoring all Fifth District students who have received military service academy appointment offers and their families at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.
April 11, 2014
From combating terrorism to keeping the peace in troubled regions, our military has an important role to play in the twenty-first century. That's why we must continue to produce strong and dedicated military officers.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
April 9, 2014
I applaud Governor O'Malley and Lt. Governor Brown on making access to early childhood education a top legislative priority and for working with the Maryland General Assembly to enact the Pre-Kindergarten Expansion Act of 2014.
Issues:
Education
April 7, 2014
Today, the Maryland General Assembly took significant action to help lift Maryland families out of poverty and help ensure they have the opportunity to succeed by raising the state's minimum wage to $10.10 an hour.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
April 1, 2014
Mr. Speaker, for the 23rd straight year, I am proud to sponsor this resolution allowing the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to hold its 73rd annual race on the grounds of the United States Capitol on June 14.
April 1, 2014
Mr. Chairman, Mr. Vice-Chairman, and members of the Committee, I am pleased to be here today to offer my support for H.B. 1168.
March 27, 2014
Good morning. I want to thank Third Way for hosting, and I want to thank all of you for this opportunity to address one of the most compelling challenges our generation faces – achieving a sustainable long-term budget outlook.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
March 26, 2014
Mr. Speaker, it is my honor this morning to express the gratitude of the House for this morning's opening prayer by one of Maryland's most dynamic and inspirational faith leaders, my dear friend Pastor Jonathan Leslie Weaver.
March 24, 2014
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) joined Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, Governor Martin O'Malley, Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, Senator Barbara Mikulski, Senator Ben Cardin, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards, Maryland State Senator Doug Peters, Maryland State Delegate Jolene Ivey, and Prince George's County Council Chairman Mel Franklin to promote Prince George's County as the right choice for relocating the new, consolidated Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters.The new FBI headquarters will be home to 11,000 jobs and is estimated to be a $2 billion economic development project.
March 24, 2014
Good afternoon. I am here today, along with other Members of the Maryland delegation and state and local officials to declare that at every level of government, Team Maryland is fully behind Prince George's County as the next home of the FBI's headquarters.