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April 9, 2010
The youth of today face the challenge of entering a job market that has become increasingly service-oriented, technology driven and globally competitive. When considering what path to take after high school, students have an appealing option in our nations United States service academies. An education at one of these prestigious institutions ranks among the best in the country and offers qualifying young men and women the opportunity to develop the leadership skills, technical abilities and character discipline that employers desire while simultaneously serving their country as a member of the armed forces.
April 7, 2010
The gunfire that ripped through Washington, D.C., last week, killing four, has set off a renewed effort in the region to combat gang violence.
April 6, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $5,535,423 to Marylands Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients to establish Health Information Technology Regional Extension Centers (RECs) throughout the state. RECs will offer on-the-ground technical support, guidance, and information to help accelerate nationwide efforts to ensure that all health care providers become meaningful users of Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
April 5, 2010
The grand opening of the College of Southern Marylands new clinical simulation lab was held Wednesday, March 31. The lab is designed to enhance training for nursing students and professionals in the southern Maryland Region. The lab provides a "real life" experience where students receive both direct instruction and simulated situations to which they respond and receive instructor feedback.
April 2, 2010
Most people dont realize that tax cuts are the biggest individual piece of the Recovery Act, giving 95% of Americans and 2.1 million families in Maryland one of the largest tax cuts in history. As you file your 2009 income taxes, you may qualify for a series of other generous tax cuts for example, you could save money for attending college, making energy-saving home improvements, purchasing a home for the first time, or buying a new car.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
April 2, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement on the March jobs report released today by the Department of Labor, showing 162,000 jobs added to the economy in March the largest one month increase in three years.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
April 1, 2010
College Park, MD - In order to highlight the nation's fiscal challenges and bring awareness to the impact of policies on the federal budget, as well as the economy and future growth and stability of America, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md), along with former Comptroller General David M. Walker - now President of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation - and a panel of budget experts held a Fiscal Wake-Up Tour event today with students at the University of Maryland.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
April 1, 2010
Upper Marlboro, Md.- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) and Maryland Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance joined 50 farmers, agriculture preservationists, and soil conservationists from the Fifth Congressional District this morning to discuss issues confronting the farm community and strategies to improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture in Southern Maryland.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
March 31, 2010
Owings, MD - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) met today with about two dozen local AARP officials and members to talk about the benefits for older Americans in the newly-enacted health insurance reform law and how leaders can work together to inform communities about these benefits.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
March 31, 2010
Prince Frederick, MD - Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) met with Maryland faith leaders and coordinators of county Complete Count Committees at an event today focusing on the importance of the 2010 Census to Maryland.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy