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September 17, 2008
There are two sides the investment side is not in good shape obviously. We just saw Lehman Brothers go down $650, clearly the consequences of a failure would be substantial. Secretary paulson was reflecting the fact that going further and putting the taxpayer at continued risk on bailing out companies that frankly have taken risks that were unjustified, is not necessarily the policy of what we continue to pursue, particularly when the federal government itself is so deep in debt.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
September 17, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) today joined with leading Members of Congress, the disability and business communities to celebrate the expected passage of the ADA Amendments Act. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:________________________________________________________________________
September 17, 2008
Rep. Hoyer at a rally celebrating passage of the ADA Amendments Act at the U.S. Capitol.
September 16, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined a majority in the House of Representatives today in backing the Comprehensive Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 6899) - an expansive energy plan that will fight the rising cost of energy and curtail America's dependence on foreign oil by responsibly expanding domestic drilling, investing in renewable energy and promoting greater energy efficiency and conservation.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Environment
September 15, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) wants Marylanders who qualify for an economic stimulus payment from the federal government, but have yet to file for one, to know that it is not too late to get their rebate, but the October 15, 2008 deadline is fast-approaching.________________________________________________________________________
September 15, 2008
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced today that the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) of the University of Maryland has been awarded $355,860 in federal grant funds through the 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program.________________________________________________________________________
September 12, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) sent a letter today to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regarding his proposal to transition more federal employees to a 4-day, 10-hour workweek as a means to conserve gasoline, reduce congestion, and lower commuting costs for all drivers.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Federal Employees
September 11, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement commemorating tomorrow's seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001:________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
September 11, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) spoke today at a press conference following Senate passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act.________________________________________________________________________
September 10, 2008
SPEECH OF
HON. STENY H. HOYER
OF MARYLAND
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy