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December 15, 2010
This May, the House approved the repeal of our Armed Forces policy of 'Dont Ask, Dont Tell,' by a vote of 234-194, during consideration of the Defense Authorization bill. We voted to end an outdated policy that damages our national securitypending a comprehensive Defense Department report that would review the issues associated with implementing repeal and study our troops attitudes toward open service for gays and lesbians.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
December 13, 2010
Today's news stories highlighting Majority Leader Hoyer's speech this morning at an event hosted by the National Press Club on the need for American leaders to look beyond two-year election cycles to address the challenges facing our country, including job creation, economic growth, and fiscal responsibility.
December 13, 2010
In an era of monarchy, at a time when even some Americans were pushing for our leaders to be selected for life, our Founders made a revolutionary choice: they created a government that was bound, every two years, to listen to the peoples verdict. That accountability has been a great source of our strength.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
December 8, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) met with Lt. Christilene Whalen from the Naval Air Station at Patuxent River, who was invited by the U.S. House of Representatives as guest chaplain to lead the House in an Opening Prayer.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
December 8, 2010
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released a statement today after the House passed the Food Safety Enhancement Act, legislation to further ensure the safety of our nation's food supply.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
December 8, 2010
I understand that immigration is an issue that divides many of us in this House; its an issue that arouses more passion than most others. But the test of governing responsibly is whether, even in the face of those divisions, we can come together to make progress on the basis of principles that ought to be universal.
Issues:
Education
December 6, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) released the following statement congratulating the Maurice J. McDonough High School Rams on their victory in the Maryland 2A football State championship.
December 5, 2010
Maryland has submitted its final "pollution diet" plan, which details how the state will achieve Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction goals five years earlier than mandated by the federal government.
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Environment
December 3, 2010
Seven of the eight Maryland representatives in Congress voted Thursday to make the tax cuts to the middle class permanent, with Republican Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett voting against the bill, which passed 234 to 188.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
December 2, 2010
Three county businesses have hired more than 150 unemployed people through a state tax credit program.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy