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July 23, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement in regards to a letter sent today by House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff concerning recent reports of a Maryland police surveillance program that covertly monitored Maryland peace and activist groups:________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
July 23, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - In response to a housing crisis that has led to record foreclosures and shaken the broader economy, the U.S. House of Representatives today approved final legislation that will help struggling homeowners in the State Maryland, stabilize the flagging housing market and strengthen the economy.________________________________________________________________________
July 22, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - On Thursday, July 24, approximately 64,000 Maryland workers will get a 40 cent raise when the federal minimum wage increases to $6.55. The current minimum wage in Maryland is $6.15________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
July 18, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC-As the third anniversary of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina nears, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) will head to the Gulf Coast Region on Monday, July 21, for two days of tours and meetings with regional elected officials and other stakeholders in the rebuilding effort.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
July 18, 2008
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Issues:
Environment
July 17, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today questioned why House Republicans, who say they want to increase domestic oil supply, blocked a measure that would have promoted responsible drilling in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) and on land already leased to companies for production, but which is not currently being drilled.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Environment
July 14, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced today that he will conduct a telephone town hall meeting on Monday, July 28, from 6:30 7:30 p.m. that will focus on what Congress is doing to stimulate the economy, provide relief from rising gas prices and address the problems in the housing market________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
July 10, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. House today passed a resolution recognizing the upcoming 50-year anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on July 29, 2008.________________________________________________________________________
July 2, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced today award of $43,500 for a project to enhance visitor access to the Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum and Historic Park in St. Mary's County.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Environment
June 30, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - On Tuesday, July 1, college students who receive federal loans will see an across-the-board cut in student loan interest rates from 6.8 to 6.0 percent. The new rate cut is among many college affordability measures included in the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, which was passed by the Democratic-led Congress and signed into law last year.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Education