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August 1, 2011
We have missed, in my opinion, a wonderful opportunity. An opportunity to make a grand bargain, as the Speaker wanted to do, as Leader Pelosi wanted to do, as Leader Reid wanted to do, as the president wanted to do, and as the Vice President wanted to do.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
July 22, 2011
Joined with Local Community in Opposing USPS Proposed Closure
CHARLOTTE HALL, MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) today announced that the United State Postal Service (USPS) has notified him it has decided against closing the Charlotte Hall Post Office.
July 22, 2011
I am pleased that the U.S. Postal Service has decided against closing the Charlotte Hall Post Office which has served this community since 1797.
July 21, 2011
Mr. Speaker, ladies and gentlemen of this House, I am pleased to rise with my colleague and dear friend, Barbara Lee, to focus on an issue that all too frequently is ignored. I rise to speak as we are engaged in an extraordinarily important discussion, debate, and responsibility.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
July 19, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate a remarkable team from Maryland's Fifth Congressional District who, last month, proved that practice, perseverance, and teamwork can lead to victory.
July 19, 2011
The American public is rightfully very distressed with the Congress of the United States. Theyre distressed that a time of great challenge and great risk, we fiddle while the debt threatens to burn us, to place our country in the position of being judged un-creditworthy.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
July 18, 2011
I was pleased to meet today with local financial planning professionals, who provide a vital service to so many families here in the Fifth District.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
July 15, 2011
Maryland Democrats accused Republicans who oppose raising the federal debt ceiling of "playing with fire" that could destroy the global economy.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
July 13, 2011
I strongly oppose todays attempt by Republicans to limit federal oversight of state clean water standards.
Issues:
Environment
July 8, 2011
The JWST is of critical importance to the mission of the National Aeronautics and Space Administrations (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center in my district and is an investment of national and global significance in the future of space astronomy and astrophysics.
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Federal Employees