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June 25, 2007
WASHINGTON On the 57th anniversary of the start of the Korean War, U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD), House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson (R-TX) today introduced bipartisan legislation to grant a federal charter to the Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA), a non-profit fraternal veterans organization.________________________________________________________________________
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National Security & Veterans
June 21, 2007
In January of this year, new rules went into effect requiring United States airline passengers traveling to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda to show a passport upon their re-entry into the country.________________________________________________________________________
June 19, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) issued the following statement recognizing Juneteenth, the oldest, nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States:________________________________________________________________________
June 15, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and the U.S. House voted today to approve the Homeland Security Appropriations bill to address the nation's most pressing homeland security needs and invest in missions...________________________________________________________________________
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National Security & Veterans
June 14, 2007
On June 17th, I join fathers, grandfathers, and even great-grandfathers like myself, across our state in celebrating Fathers Day. This Fathers Day it is especially appropriate to recognize those fathers who have sacrificed precious time away from their families on active duty in our nations military, while thanking all fathers for their commitment to their families and for playing a vital role in the lives of their children.________________________________________________________________________
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Health Care & Seniors
June 14, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and the U.S. House took another step in upholding its compact with Americas veterans by passing the largest single increase in the 77 year history of the Veterans Administration________________________________________________________________________
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National Security & Veterans
June 14, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC- With the annual Greater Washington Soap Box Derby set to take place this Saturday, June 16, on Capitol Hill, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) issued a statement applauding the participation of so many area youth in the annual affair that brings "the greatest amateur racing event in the world" to the National Capital Region.________________________________________________________________________
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Jobs & the Economy
June 12, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), who was selected as a National Trust/HGTV Restore America Hero, was honored last evening at the Fifth Annual National Trust/HGTV Restore America Gala at Union Station in Washington, D.C.________________________________________________________________________
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Environment
June 12, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC On Monday, June 11, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) hosted a congratulatory tea reception on Capitol Hill for students from the Fifth Congressional District...
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Jobs & the Economy
June 11, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) praised the Appropriations Committees approval of a 3.5 percent pay adjustment for civilian federal employees, an amount that is equal to the adjustment already approved for members of the military in the FY08 Defense Authorization Act.________________________________________________________________________