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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.

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.

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.

I strongly believe Congress must enact a big and balanced deficit reduction plan to turn off the looming automatic spending cuts imposed by sequestration. Today, President Obama reiterated his commitment to a long-term, comprehensive solution to reduce the deficit and replace the sequester.

The jobs report released this morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics tells us what we already know: our recovery continues, but there is more Congress must do to help the private sector create job opportunities. With 166,000 private sector jobs added in January, more Americans are getting back to work.

Im pleased I could visit Samuel Ogle Middle School today and answer questions from the bright students who attend school here.

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to reflect on the countless contributions African-Americans have made in making the promise of America thepractice of America.

Im pleased I could meet with Vice Admiral Dunaway, as well as other defense community leaders in St. Marys County, to discuss the budget challenges facing our community. I appreciate their insight as I continue to urge my colleagues in Congress to replace looming automatic spending cuts imposed by sequestration with a balanced deficit reduction plan.