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July 11, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) released the following statement on President Obama's announced changes to help veterans with PTSD receive the benefits they need.
July 1, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) applauded the launch today of HealthCare.gov, the most comprehensive resource about health care available to give consumers access to all their health care options, their rights as patients, and the benefits of the new health insurance reform law. The website hosts a wealth of straight-forward, jargon-free information, including a consumer-friendly tool that will help individuals and small businesses navigate the complicated process of shopping for health insurance.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
June 30, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined a majority in the U.S. House today to pass theWall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 4173)- a sweeping package of reforms to end the era of abuses by "too big to fail" banks that have cost 8 million American jobs and $17 trillion in lost retirement savings and net worth.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
June 28, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) went to the House Floor today to honor the memory of Maryland State Trooper Wesley Brown, the young officer who was tragically shot and killed earlier this month outside a Forestville restaurant where he was working off duty on security detail. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery and which were submitted into the Congressional Record. Video of the Floor statement isHERE.
June 28, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered remarks this morning on Democrats record on national security and a comprehensive security strategy that uses all of our tools to keep Americans safe at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic & International Studies.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
June 28, 2010
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered remarks this morning on Democrats record on national security and a comprehensive security strategy that uses all of our tools to keep Americans safe at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic & International Studies.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
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