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June 9, 2011
As a nation, we owe our teachers a great debt, not only for our education in the classroom, but for inspiring and encouraging us to be and do better.
Issues:
Education
June 3, 2011
Republicans have now voted twice to end Medicare, which would raise costs and cut benefits for seniors here in Marylands Fifth District.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
June 1, 2011
I understand the importance of cutting low-priority spending to get our budget under control. But there is nothing low-priority about the firefighters who protect our communities, our families, and our homes.
May 27, 2011
This Memorial Day we remember generations of Americans who have fought for our nation, both those who gave their lives for our country, and those who wore the uniform.
May 26, 2011
In 2001, in response to the attacks of 9/11, the United States began a war in Afghanistan that targeted Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, and the Taliban, which provided bin Laden with sanctuary and aid.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
May 26, 2011
Today, the House passed the FY12 Defense Authorization bill, which gives our Armed Forces the resources they need to keep our country safe, and also supports our military families.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
May 25, 2011
As a proud alumnus of the University of Maryland, the recent months have brought some bittersweet news. An era is coming to an end in the Terrapin athletic program, as our successful coaches of basketball and football have left the school.
May 20, 2011
National debt levels are "unsustainable," but U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer defended federal spending on the economy when speaking to small business owners and community college representatives Monday. Government investment in research is necessary for American technology companies to succeed, he said.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
May 20, 2011
As a politician, U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer knows the value of making connections.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
May 18, 2011
When Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md., 5th) arrived Monday at Leonardtown High School to speak with students about the importance of fiscal responsibility, social studies teacher Mike Denny urged the students to show respect.