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February 14, 2013
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) testified yesterday before the House Rules Committee in opposition to H.R. 273, which eliminates the 2013 statutory pay adjustment of 0.5% for federal employees.
February 14, 2013
Unless Congress acts, in two weeks sequestration will take effect, severely damaging our economy and our national security.
February 13, 2013
The President set forth an agenda that I think is a good one if we want to make America stronger, better now and in the future.
February 13, 2013
When I cosponsored the original Act in 1994 we had strong bipartisan support in both Houses of Congress. There is no reason and the Senate is a perfect demonstration of this why that shouldnt be the case today.
February 13, 2013
Members of the Maryland Delegation met today with Richard Sarles, the CEO and General Manager of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), to discuss WMATAs strategic plan.
February 12, 2013
In his State of the Union address, President Obama laid out a bold plan to invest in manufacturing and create well paying jobs.
February 12, 2013
Today, the Senate once again passed a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act with a strong bipartisan vote of 78-22, and it is now up to the House to follow suit.
February 12, 2013
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) spoke on the House Floor this afternoon about the need for a balanced and bipartisan solution to avert the sequester.
Issues:
Federal Employees
February 11, 2013
Black History Month is an opportunity for us to reflect on the many important contributions African-Americans have made to our history and national life. We must remember that black history is American history.
February 7, 2013
For a long time, we watched as manufacturing jobs moved overseas. However, over the past few years, manufacturing and especially advanced manufacturing has seen strong gains that prove it has a bright future ahead in America.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy