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December 1, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) released the following statement today after Governor Martin OMalley (MD) was selected to serve as chairman of the Democratic Governors Association.
December 1, 2010
The Centers for Disease Control tell us that, over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates have tripled. Nearly one out of every five American children between the ages of six and 19 is obese. That doesnt just mean a lifetime of health problems for those childrenit means a public health crisis that we all pay for.
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Health Care & Seniors
November 30, 2010
Home prices in the Washington region are rising thanks to government employment while the national market weakened during the third quarter, according to a new report.
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Jobs & the Economy
November 30, 2010
Today, the House has an opportunity to bring an end to two historic injustices. We can do so by approving the settlements in the Pigford and Cobell class-action lawsuits, helping to make amends to African American farmers and more than 300,000 Native Americans.
November 23, 2010
The public comment period for the Environmental Protection Agency's Chesapeake Bay restoration models is up, and although the models were met with mixed reviews, the EPA remains hopeful with prominent scientists' support.
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Environment
November 23, 2010
Marylands employers added 5,900 jobs last month, but the states unemployment rate held steady at a seasonally adjusted 7.4 percent.
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Jobs & the Economy
November 22, 2010
A bill co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) would send out alerts to help catch those responsible for violent crimes against police officers.
November 19, 2010
House Democrats elected current Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer as their whip Wednesday, ensuring he will remain in the one of the party's highest posts when it assumes the minority in January.
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Federal Employees
November 17, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) today released the following statement after being elected Minority Whip for the 112th Congress.
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Federal Employees
November 17, 2010
Divided House Democrats re-elected their leaders to minority party positions in the next Congress, choosing Reps. Nancy Pelosi as leader and Steny H. Hoyer as whip.
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Federal Employees