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May 13, 2004
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:________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Education
May 12, 2004
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.________________________________________________________________________
May 12, 2004
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today in response to President Bush's visit to Bethesda, Maryland to talk about the "No Child Left Behind Act"(NCLB):________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
May 10, 2004
WASHINGTON - Congressman Hoyer issued the following statement today in observance of "Cover the Uninsured Week," May 10th through 16th. In Maryland, 1,123,000 people in 2001 did not have health insurance for six months or more; roughly one in every five Marylanders.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
May 10, 2004
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today on the death of Trooper First Class Anthony Jones, a Maryland State Police Trooper killed yesterday in the line of duty.________________________________________________________________________
May 6, 2004
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement in recognition of the new class of astronauts sworn in by NASA at the Air and Space Museum today.________________________________________________________________________
May 6, 2004
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today to celebrate the conservation of the 300-acre Jug Bay Farm.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Environment
May 6, 2004
WASHINGTON, DC - The Maryland delegation in the House of Representatives met today with Major General Bruce F. Tuxill, Adjutant General of the Maryland National Guard, and Colonel Vincent Taylor, from the Army Reserve to discuss ways to provide the resources needed by the National Guard and Reserve to improve their readiness and adequately provide for their continued service.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
May 5, 2004
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement today in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Education
May 5, 2004
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement in English and Spanish today in celebration of Cinco de Mayo and in recognition of the notable contributions of Mexican Americans to our country:
"I join today with millions of Americans in celebrating Cinco de Mayo, a historical day commemorating the triumph of the Mexican people over the French Army in the b
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy