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March 24, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) applauded passage of a number of bills this week that strengthen the nation's commitment to its veterans, military personnel and their families.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
March 24, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Hoyer encouraged all Marylanders in the Fifth District to take advantage of numerous tax cuts in the Recovery Act. With only half of taxpayers having filed thus far, tax refunds are already up nearly 10% from last year - thanks to a broad array of tax cuts in the Recovery Act.
March 23, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined President Obama at the White House today for the signing of the health care reform legislation that the House passed on Sunday, March 21.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
March 21, 2010
We are here to conclude a day of debate, which concludes months of debate in a national conversation that began more than a century ago. But this much is beyond debate: American health care is on an unsustainable course.
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Health Care & Seniors
March 21, 2010
The critical legislation will lower costs, expand access, and reduce the deficit.
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Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
March 21, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) opened debate on health reform tonight. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
March 19, 2010
The debate on health care reform has been filled with partisan attacks on everything from imaginary "death panels" and "socialism" to criticism of parliamentary procedures. But theres one topic critics love to avoid: whats actually in the bill.
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Health Care & Seniors
March 10, 2010
Forty five years ago, civil rights activists attempted a march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, to demand that their governor honor their right to vote and their God-given equality.
March 10, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - At a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and Congressional leaders awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to surviving Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) who served in World War II.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
March 5, 2010
Never in my decades in Congress have I seen a public so outraged by deficits and debt. But this moment of historic awareness is also a moment of historic opportunity. We can waste it in opportunism, in slogans and symbolic solutionsor we can rededicate ourselves to the painful, unglamorous, and indispensible work of fiscal discipline. We can choose to hang together, in the words of Ben Franklinor we will hang separately.
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility