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May 15, 2013
American families and businesses are facing greater and greater uncertainty as a result of the sequester and the unwillingness on the part of Congress to take meaningful, bipartisan action to stop it.
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Federal Employees
May 14, 2013
I'm deeply disappointed that Department of Defense civilian employees, including 46,000 hardworking employees in Maryland, will begin receiving furlough notices in two weeks because Congress has failed to reach an agreement to replace the sequester.
May 14, 2013
The University System of Marylands proposal uses the collaborative strengths of higher education, industry, and state government to develop deployable solutions to increase the safety, efficiency, reliability, and security of our national airspace transportation networks.
May 14, 2013
As we celebrate National Police Week and recognize the dedication and sacrifice of our law enforcement officers, Im pleased the House voted today in support of creating a national Blue Alert System that will allow police officers and first responders to react quickly when a law enforcement officer is injured or killed and make it easier to apprehend violent criminals.
May 13, 2013
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) met with fifth grade students from Shady Side Elementary for a presentation on their oyster restoration project.
Issues:
Environment
Education
May 13, 2013
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) hosted a luncheon to recognize 15 outstanding teachers and principals in the Fifth District.
Issues:
Education
May 12, 2013
A ribbon was cut Friday to mark the beginning of the Patuxent River Flight Academy at the Dr. James Forrest Career and Technology Center. A number of dignitaries were on hand to hear remarks, cut the ribbon and tour the state-of-the-art Aviation Classroom Experience (ACE).
May 10, 2013
I applaud St. Marys County Public Schools, the Patuxent Partnership, and NAWCAD on their commitment to preparing our students for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
May 10, 2013
The claims backlog that veterans in Maryland and across the country are facing is unacceptable. However, I am hopeful that working together we can improve services for veterans in our state, and ensure they have the care and resources they have earned and deserve as quickly as possible.