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November 20, 2009
The winter holiday season is upon us, and I would like to extend warm wishes to everyone in Marylands Fifth Congressional District to have a safe and happy holiday. This is a time when we celebrate the traditions of the holidays with loved ones families reunite, gifts are shared, many people partake in preparing and sharing meals, and make plans to attend parties and gatherings to celebrate the season.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
November 18, 2009
Every day, we and our families live under the blanket of protection provided by Americas firefightersmen and women who are willing to risk their lives to safeguard us, our loved ones, and our property.
November 18, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) applauded passage today of H.R. 3791, the Fire Grants Reauthorization Act.________________________________________________________________________
November 13, 2009
The most common question I hear in discussions about health insurance reform is what impact it will have on individuals and their families. The answer is whether you currently have health insurance or not the reforms in the Affordable Health Care for America Act which passed the House last week will benefit you in a number of ways.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
November 11, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day:________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
November 10, 2009
Rep. Hoyer speaks at a press conference following House passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
November 7, 2009
Soon, each one of us is going to look into his or her conscience and vote on this bill. And when the time comes, I don't know if any words of mine will sway you.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
November 6, 2009
On this Veterans Day, we continue to be engaged in hostilities in Iraq and Afghanistan, and young men and women will pay the ultimate price while wearing the uniform of our nation. Let us honor the memory of the 4,300 Americans who have died in Iraq and nearly 900 who have died in Afghanistan. We also honor the sacrifices of our wounded: more than 31,000 U.S. troops in Iraq and 4,300 in Afghanistan.
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
November 5, 2009
A year ago this week, Barack Obama was elected president in the midst of the greatest economic crisis in a generation. Since his inauguration, and the swearing-in of the 111th Congress, Democrats have been working hard to turn our economy around and put Americans back to work.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
November 4, 2009
In late 1988, when I chaired the Helsinki Commission, I listened in a dining room in Moscow filled with American and Soviet officials, as a Russian dissident named Lev Timofeyev stood and proposed a toast.