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January 23, 2013
I continue to urge both parties to work to pass a bipartisan bill that protects all victims of domestic violence and does more to prevent those crimes. As a cosponsor of the original Violence Against Women Act in 1994, and as a father of three daughters, a grandfather of two granddaughters, and the great-grandfather of a great-granddaughter, this bill is personal for me, but also personal for every American. Lets get it done without delay.
January 23, 2013
I am proud to be joining Rep. John Lewis, a hero of the Civil Rights Movement, in reintroducing the Voter Empowerment Act on the anniversary of the 24th Amendment, which banned the discriminatorypractice of the poll tax.
Southern Maryland Online: Md. Delegation Pumps 'Violence Against Women' and 'Paycheck Fairness' Acts
January 23, 2013
The Maryland delegation put women's issues at the forefront of its agenda Wednesday with the reintroduction of both the Violence Against Women Act and the Paycheck Fairness Act.
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Jobs & the Economy
January 22, 2013
It was an honor to attend the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service today and Im proud that I could attend this historic event with Reverend Coates as my guest.
January 21, 2013
Today, as President Barack Obama took his second oath of office to preserve, protect, and defend our Constitution, we reflect on the challenges our nation has faced over the past four years, as well as the ones that lie ahead.
January 19, 2013
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) delivered remarks at an afternoon banquet hosted by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in commemoration of the 84th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and as part of the National Service Day.
January 19, 2013
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) took part in the National Day of Service a day for Americans across the country to come together to serve their communities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2013
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) attended the 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast hosted by the Charles County NAACP and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Nu Zeta Omega Chapter.
January 18, 2013
I commend Governor OMalley on his comprehensive approach to improve public safety and address gun violence in Maryland. The Governors agenda will go a long way to keep our families and communities safe by banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, strengthening licensing requirements, enhancing school safety, and expanding mental health safeguards and services.
January 10, 2013
It was an honor to join the Maryland Senate and the House of Delegates today for the opening of the 433rdSession of the General Assembly. Im proud that state lawmakers passed landmark legislation last session, including the DREAM Act and marriage equality, and worked with Governor OMalleys administration to support job creation, encourage greater economic development, and to strengthen education in our state. Now, in the opening of this new session, the General Assembly has the opportunity to build on the work they performed in 2012.
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Jobs & the Economy