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January 11, 2011
Investing in education has long been a priority in Maryland, and for the third year in a row, the commitment and hard work of our educators, school administrators, children and their parents has shown proven success.
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Education
January 7, 2011
For Naval Support Facility Indian Head, 2010 was a year of reflection and celebration.
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National Security & Veterans
January 6, 2011
I am deeply concerned to learn that the State Capitol Complex in Annapolis and Maryland Department of Transportation headquarters in Hanover were the targets of attacks. My thoughts and prayers are with those who sustained injuries, and I wish them a speedy recovery.
January 5, 2011
Today, Sen. Barbara Mikulski, my colleague from the State of Maryland, becomes the longest-serving woman Senator in American history.
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Federal Employees
January 5, 2011
I rise in opposition to this rules package, not for small reasons, but because it authorizes trillions of dollars of new debt, without paying for it. There are two ways to create debt: you can buy things and not pay for it, or you can simply cut revenues and make yourself unable to pay for things.
December 22, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) released new numbers from the Department of Health and Human Services showing that since health reform was enacted into law in March 2010, Maryland has been awarded $62.7 million in new grant funding, which is already helping many residents and employers take more control over their health care.
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Health Care & Seniors
December 17, 2010
This Defense Authorization bill is about securing our nation in stronger and smarter ways. It builds on our strong Democratic record of putting new and better weapons into the battlefield; increasing support for human intelligence collection, cybersecurity, and security for our skies, our ports, and our borders; and looking out for our troops, our veterans, and their families.
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National Security & Veterans
December 16, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) released the following statement today after the House passed legislation to expand and improve the landmark New Post-9/11 GI Bill passed in 2008. The bill will now be sent to the Presidents desk for his signature.
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National Security & Veterans
December 15, 2010
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer appears to be solidifying his position as the Democratic leader whom Republicans can deal with and trust next year.
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Federal Employees
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.
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National Security & Veterans