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December 7, 2009
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Issues:
National Security & Veterans
December 7, 2009
UPPER MARLBORO, MD- Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson and County public safety officials launched a new 700 MHz radio network that will significantly enhance safety and response communications in the county and the National Capital Region.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
December 4, 2009
This year, President Obama took office facing the worst economic crisis in generations. 2008 saw the largest job losses since the end of World War II and the worst housing market since the Great Depression. Faced with that tremendous challenge, the President and Congress responded with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, an aggressive plan to jumpstart our economy and create jobs.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
December 4, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced a better than expected unemployment report for the month of November showing the economy lost just 11,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate dropped from 10.2% to 10%.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
December 1, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement after President Obama's speech on his strategy for Afghanistan:________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
November 30, 2009
GREENBELT, MD - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) met today with residents of Green Ridge House to discuss the impact of the Affordable Health Care for America Act on elderly populations and how reforms will strengthen Medicare benefits and extend the program's solvency.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
November 30, 2009
ST. CHARLES, MD - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined Governor Martin O'Malley, Charles County officials and the American Community Properties Trust (ACPT) to announce a planned 9,100-acre "green community" development project in St. Charles, MD.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Environment
November 27, 2009
The House passed the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961) to permanently reform Medicares physician payment system and place it on more sustainable footing for physicians and beneficiaries.
November 24, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced today that he will hold a telephone town hall on Monday, November 30th, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., focusing on Congress' efforts to build a lasting economic recovery that strengthens middle-class families, small businesses and our nation's long-term fiscal future.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
November 24, 2009
On Monday, November 30th, nearly 3000 5th District residents joined Congressman Steny Hoyer for a telephone town hall focusing on Congress' efforts to ensure a sustainable economic recovery that strengthens Maryland families and small businesses, as well as the nation's long-term fiscal future.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy