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April 20, 2010
Today we honor the life of Dorothy I. Height, one of the most influential civil rights leaders in American history. Ms. Height died today at the age of 98, but she leaves behind her a long legacy of successful struggle to secure the rights of all Americans. As President of the National Council of Negro Women for four decades, Dr. Height spoke out passionately for racial and gender equality, and was instrumental in securing desegregated schools and public places, as well as voting rights for African-Americans.
April 19, 2010
The Anacostia Watershed Restoration Plan, a comprehensive set of goals and strategies to clean up the pollution and run-off that has made the regions Anacostia River one of the most polluted in the nation, was announced today by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, joined by Members of Congress and other elected officials from Maryland and the District of Columbia, brought together by the Anacostia Watershed Restoration Partnership. Called "Turn It Around," the Plan aims to reverse hundreds of years of environmental neglect of the area.
Issues:
Environment
April 19, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced today that Maryland small businesses are eligible for new health reform tax credits and will be receiving a postcard from the Internal Revenue Service explaining the credits and encouraging them to take advantage of the tax cut.
April 19, 2010
Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke met today with local manufacturers to talk about the resources available to help them adopt sustainable practices to help reduce costs and their impact on the environment. The event, which is part of the Commerce Departments Sustainable Manufacturing American Regional Tour (SMART), took place at The Matworks Company, a retail flooring company in Beltsville, MD.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
April 16, 2010
In 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Dwight Eisenhower took part in the Armys first coast-to-coast truck convoy. The trip from Washington, D.C., to the Pacific, on a still-primitive system of roads, took 62 jarring, muddy days; and the young officer sputtered into San Francisco convinced that America deserved better.
Issues:
Environment
April 15, 2010
Starting immediately and throughout the coming year, our families, small businesses, seniors, and young Americans will begin to feel the real and positive impact of health insurance reform. The following interactive graphic will show you the benefits of the new law that begin within the first year.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
April 15, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement on tax day, noting that Maryland families will see lower taxes and larger tax refunds as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed into law last year.
April 15, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement on the passing of civil rights leader Benjamin L. Hooks:
April 15, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) released a report on earmark reforms under the Democratic Congress:
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
April 12, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced today that his office is currently accepting U.S. Service Academy applications for the 2011-12 school year. For students' convenience, Service Academy Application packets are available online on Congressman Hoyer's website.
Issues:
Education