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November 10, 2006
Americans celebrate this Veterans Day at a time of ongoing global threats to our nation's security. As American troops fight terrorism around the world, it is particularly important to honor the 25 million living American veterans, especially those who have recently returned from battles overseas.
November 2, 2006
St. Mary's County, in far Southern Maryland, has all of the ingredients for a Republican stronghold: farms, outer suburbs, affluent retirees and a strong military presence. It has consistently supported Republicans for president and governor in recent elections.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
October 16, 2006
WASHINGTON - A program that fights drug trafficking in designated regions throughout the U.S. named Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., as its Legislator of the Year on Friday in Greenbelt.________________________________________________________________________
October 16, 2006
Only in Washington could a $248 billion budget deficit be touted as good news. But that is exactly what President Bush and Republicans did last week. The Grand Old Party is clearly in a state of denial on the deficit...________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
October 12, 2006
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined national, state and local leaders to dedicate the new Shared Use Facility at the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) White Oak campus in Silver Spring today...________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
October 12, 2006
Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05) received a 100% rating, which is a testament to his efforts to protect the environment and promote progressive energy policies...________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Environment
September 28, 2006
The 5th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks reminded us that our volunteer and career firefighters sacrifice a great deal to protect our communities and it is our duty to provide them with the equipment and training that they need to keep their departments running safely and efficiently...________________________________________________________________________
September 28, 2006
WASHINGTON, D.C. After seniors spent months trying to navigate Medicare Part Ds enrollment labyrinth or face a lifetime penalty, the House Ways and Means Committee today released report showing more dire news for beneficiaries. The report shows that 92 percent of seniors and people with disabilities in Maryland are at risk of falling into the "doughnut-hole," the portion of the program that contains a gap in coverage where beneficiaries continue to pay premiums without receiving financial coverage for medicines.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
September 22, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today released the following statement in celebration of American Business Womens Day:________________________________________________________________________
September 22, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today released the following statement in response to a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Inspector Generals report stating that political leanings were taken into consideration when awarding discretionary contracts.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy