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PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY -Congressman Steny Hoyer viewed new technology today intended to provide bus riders with up to the minute information so commuters know when a bus will arrive at their stop. Congressman Hoyer helped to secure $1 million in federal funds so that Prince Georges County could utilize this new information technology. Following are Congressman Hoyers remarks, as prepared for delivery:________________________________________________________________________

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement today following the Department of Defense announcement that Mary E. Lacey, currently the technical director of the Naval Surface Warfare Center of the Naval Sea Systems Command, and formerly the Executive Director of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, Maryland, Division, has been appointed as the program executive officer for the National Security Personnel System (NSPS) by Secretary of the Navy Gordon England.________________________________________________________________________

WASHINGTON - Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today following passage of the Republicans' Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Conference Report in the House of Representatives last night. The Budget Act requires a budget resolution to provide spending and revenue levels for five years, but the Republican Budget passed by the House provides budget policies for only one year masking the truly negative impact of Republican policies.________________________________________________________________________

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer today received the 2004 Congressional Distinguished Service Award from the First Candle/Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance, recognized as one of America's top 100 charities, who work to promote infant health and survival during the prenatal period through two years of age. Representative Hoyer was singled out for his work at the federal level to help improve infant health and wellness.________________________________________________________________________

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement today after meeting with representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and other agencies, to discuss the northern snakeheads recently caught in the Potomac River.________________________________________________________________________

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement today in recognition of National Police Week. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15th falls as National Police Week. The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) leads national activities throughout the week in Washington, DC to mark the occasion.________________________________________________________________________

WALDORF, MD - Congressman Steny Hoyer gave the keynote address at the Third Annual Good Scout Award Dinner last night honoring Frank Chaney for exemplifying the attributes of a "good scout." Representative Hoyer recognized Mr. Chaney at the dinner for his impressive contributions to the southern Maryland community. Following are Congressman Hoyer's remarks as prepared for delivery:________________________________________________________________________

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer urged the House Science Committee in testimony today to help the fire service and EMS communities by supporting HR 4107, the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Reauthorization Act. As a co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, Hoyer helped draft this legislation which extends the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program through fiscal year 2007.________________________________________________________________________