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Hoyer Blasts Administration for Stripping 1,500 Federal Employees of Bargaining Rights
December 2, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC-Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement in response to an executive order issued by President Bush that removed collective bargaining rights for 1,500 federal employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in the Justice Department and the Tax and Trade Bureau in the Treasury Department.

Issues: Federal Employees
Press Releases
November 24, 2008
Press Release
Hoyer: TARP Funds Should be Used to Curb Foreclosures
November 21, 2008
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) is calling on Treasury Department Secretary Henry Paulson to take immediate action to deploy a portion of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to stem the rising tide of foreclosures that are at the center of the financial crisis. Rep. Hoyer made the case for greater foreclosure mitigation efforts and homeowner assistance in a meeting this week between Democratic leaders and Secretary Paulson.
Issues: Jobs & the Economy
Hoyer Applauds Announcement of Deamonte Driver Dental Project
November 13, 2008
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today after the State of Maryland unveiled a new dental project that will help provide oral services to children in Prince George's County.________________________________________________________________________
Issues: Health Care & Seniors
Congressman Hoyer Recognizes Nation's Veterans
November 10, 2008
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day:________________________________________________________________________
Issues: National Security & Veterans
Hoyer Statement Following Meeting with House Democratic Leaders and Economic Experts
October 13, 2008
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House Democratic leaders met with economic experts:

"Let me assure you: No one here underestimates the gravity of our economic crisis. That is why House Democrats have held several forums starting last December with economic experts to discuss how to respond to the crisis.

Issues: Jobs & the Economy
Hoyer Kicks Off State of the Patuxent River Summit and Great Oyster Debate
October 10, 2008
Press Release
SOLOMONS, MD - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) delivered the opening remarks at the third annual State of the Patuxent River Summit held today at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons.________________________________________________________________________
Issues: Environment
Hoyer Speaks at Ribbon Cutting for New Green Dominion Building at Cove Point
October 10, 2008
Press Release
LUSBY, MD - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) spoke today at the ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the new energy-efficient Dominion Cove Point Administration Building.________________________________________________________________________
Issues: Environment
Main Street at Heart of Economic Stabilization Bill
October 3, 2008
Blog Post
Out economy is not stable. Working families are suffering. We have lost millions of homes to foreclosures. Unemployment is at its highest level in years. Small businesses and individuals are having trouble accessing credit. Retirement accounts have been chipped away.________________________________________________________________________
Issues: Jobs & the Economy
Hoyer Statement on September Unemployment Report, Dismal State of Economy
October 3, 2008
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor reported that the American economy lost 159,000 jobs in September, bringing the total number of jobs lost in 2008 to 760,000:

"Today's unemployment report is more discouraging news about the state of our economy. America has lost jobs every month of 2008; September's loss of 159,000 jobs brings the yearly total to more than three-quarters of a million.

Issues: Jobs & the Economy