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June 24, 2010
THE LONG-TERM unemployment rate is at a record level. So is the federal deficit. Both of these are serious concerns. But it is possible -- in theory, anyway -- for Congress to be both compassionate and prudent. In the short term, lawmakers should resolve the logjam that has allowed federal benefits to lapse for more than 900,000 unemployed. In the longer term, they should heed the example ofHouse Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.), who gave a brave speech this week not only setting out the fiscal challenge but offering specific, credible suggestions for savings.
June 23, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement after the House passed a resolution giving the Gulf Oil Spill Commission subpoena power.
Issues:
Environment
June 23, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Obama announced that General David Petraeus will replace General Stanley McChrystal in Afghanistan.
Issues:
Federal Employees
June 23, 2010
Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) sent a letter to President Obama today urging a White House-led summit with East Coast governors and local officials to ensure proper contingencies are in place for all impact scenarios of the Gulf oil spill on the U.S. Atlantic Coast.
Issues:
Environment
June 22, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) issued the following statement on the one year anniversary of the tragic Washington Metro crash that claimed the lives of nine riders and injured many more.
June 22, 2010
Congressman Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered remarks this morning on the imperative for solving the nations fiscal crisis, the need for bipartisan cooperation on this issue, and how to balance economic recovery with long-term deficit reduction. This is the second major speech Hoyer has delivered on this topic, speaking in March at the Brookings Institution on restoring fiscal responsibility.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
June 18, 2010
Today, Rep. Hoyer joined a majority in the U.S. House in voting to pass two small business measures that together will - legislation that will leverage $300 billion in much-needed lending for small businesses and offer tax incentives to help small businesses grow, hire, and fuel our economy create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
June 17, 2010
Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) unveiled a redesigned website today for Marylands 5th Congressional District, offering new features to enhance access to information and services and facilitate greater communication with constituents. The website was announced through an email message sent to more than 100,000 constituents inviting them to visit, sign up for Rep. Hoyers e-newsletter, The Hoyer Herald, and follow him on social networking sites Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
June 16, 2010
Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) joined Congressional leaders today in unveiling two plaques recognizing the contributions of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the United States Capitol. One plaque will hang on each side of the Capitol on display for public viewing.
June 16, 2010
Congressman Steny Hoyer issued the following statement praising the Prince Georges County Police Department for quickly apprehending the suspects in the murder of Maryland State Trooper Wesley Brown.