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Hoyer Remarks on Statutory PAYGO at Press Conference with Blue Dog Leaders
February 3, 2010
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined Blue Dog Leaders and Members today for a press conference on statutory "pay-as-you-go" (PAYGO), which will be considered on the House Floor tomorrow. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:

"Tomorrow, the House will have the opportunity to take one of the most important votes for fiscal responsibility in a long time-and I want to thank my Blue Dog friends for working so long to make it possible. We will be voting to send statutory pay-as-you-go legislation to President Obama's desk.

Issues: Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
House Sends Hoyer Fiscal Responsibilty Measure to the President
February 3, 2010
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Congressman Hoyer held a press conference with Blue Dog Leaders and Members on statutory "pay-as-you-go" (PAYGO), which the House passed on February 4th, sending it to the President to be signed into law.
Issues: Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
Hoyer Statement on President Obama's Proposal for Small Business Lending
February 2, 2010
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) issued the following statement today in response to President Obama's plan to support small business lending:________________________________________________________________________
Issues: Jobs & the Economy
Hoyer Statement Recognizing Black History Month
February 2, 2010
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today to commemorate Black History Month, which is observed during February:________________________________________________________________________
Hoyer Praises Adherence to Federal Employee Pay Parity in President's Budget
February 1, 2010
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) praised the Obama Administration s FY2011 budget released today for following the bipartisan principle of pay parity, providing an equal adjustment in pay for both civilian federal employees and military personnel serving in non-hazardous locations. The proposed adjustment is 1.4% for both.________________________________________________________________________
Issues: Federal Employees
Hoyer: Obama's Budget a Strong Blueprint for Job Creation, Economic Security and Fiscal Responsibility
February 1, 2010
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) said today that President Obama's budget request for fiscal year 2011 will make wise investments to create jobs, strengthen economic security for Maryland families, and fund essential priorities in the State, while taking the commonsense steps to put the nation back on a path to fiscal order.________________________________________________________________________
Issues: Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
State of the Union – On the Road of Recovery, Making Progress to Restore American Prosperity
January 29, 2010
Blog Post
In his State of the Union Address last week, President Obama spoke about the reality of the hard times that facing our country, as well as the determination and optimism that have helped America overcome hardship in the past--the same qualities that are essential to our recovery today.
Issues: National Security & Veterans Jobs & the Economy Environment Health Care & Seniors
Hoyer: GDP Report Is Encouraging Sign of Economic Recovery
January 29, 2010
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement on today's GDP report indicating that America's economy grew by 5.7% in the last quarter of 2009________________________________________________________________________
Issues: Jobs & the Economy
Hoyer Fiscal Responsibility Measure Passes Senate; House to Vote Next Week
January 28, 2010
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) praised Senate passage today of statutory pay-as-you-go, or PAYGO, legislation as an important step in restoring fiscal responsibility and making sure government lives within its means. The Senate amendment was based on H.R. 2920, legislation introduced by Rep. Hoyer and passed by the House in July 2009.________________________________________________________________________
Issues: Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
President Obama Delivers State of the Union
January 28, 2010
Press Release

Congressman Steny Hoyer praised President Obama's focus on job creation, fiscal responsibility and investing in America's future prosperity in his State of the Union Address delivered on Wednesday, January 27th. The President specifically mentioned a long-time priority for Rep. Hoyer to enact pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) legislation, requiring that any new spending or tax cuts be deficit-neutral.

Issues: Jobs & the Economy