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June 4, 2007
Washington, DC Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) today became the longest serving Member of the U.S. House of Representatives in Marylands history. Rep. Hoyer was elected in a special election in 1981 to fill the vacancy created by former Congresswoman Gladys Noon Spellman; he was sworn in on June 3, 1981.________________________________________________________________________
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Jobs & the Economy
May 31, 2007
While driving the roads of Southern Maryland, you have no doubt noticed the recent spike in gas prices. They are high and rising, and squeezing the pocketbooks of the average Maryland driver who is currently paying $3.16 a gallon on average for regular gasoline more than double the cost when President Bush took office, and up nearly 89 cents a gallon in the last seven weeks.________________________________________________________________________
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Environment
May 24, 2007
Though they have fallen, they will never be forgotten, and on this Memorial Day we honor them as well as all the servicemen and women, throughout our history, who have given their lives serving others before serving themselves.________________________________________________________________________
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National Security & Veterans
May 23, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and the U.S. House approved seven bills today aimed at bringing benefits and services for Americas veterans in line with the significant sacrifice they have made in service to the nation.________________________________________________________________________
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National Security & Veterans
May 21, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) delivered the commencement address at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD, on Sunday night. Below are his remarks:
"Thank you, Jesse, for that kind introduction. I will now spend the next 45 minutes defending myself against your ruthless attack on my jump-shot... even though I haven't taken one since long before you were born.
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Education
May 21, 2007
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Education
May 17, 2007
Last week, our nation commemorated National Police Week as well as the 26th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Day, to honor the memory of our nation's officers who have fallen in the line of duty and to thank those who carry on their legacy, serving as protectors in communities across this nation.________________________________________________________________________
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Federal Employees
May 17, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and the U.S. House voted today to pass the Defense Authorization bill for fiscal year 2008 to authorize appropriations for military activities under the Department of Defense.________________________________________________________________________
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National Security & Veterans
May 15, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) lauded the passage today of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Improvement Act of 2007, a bill that will provide critical resources to local police agencies across the country and enable departments to put an additional 50,000 officers on the streets nationwide.________________________________________________________________________
May 10, 2007
Mothers Day is a time for sons, daughters, husbands and grandchildren to reflect upon and celebrate all the wonderful contributions our mothers have made. This holiday also calls us to ensure that mothers are provided with the tools and resources that will help them raise healthy children.________________________________________________________________________
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Health Care & Seniors