WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) lauded House passage today of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, sweeping legislation to protect American consumers and prevent the irresponsible behaviors and practices that contributed to the financial crisis last fall.________________________________________________________________________
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Fri, Dec 11, 2009 / Jobs & the Economy
Thu, Dec 10, 2009 / National Security & Veterans
Washington, DC - U.S. Representatives Steny H. Hoyer, Chris Van Hollen and Donna Edwards announced that $2.7 million they secured for gang prevention and suppression efforts in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties was approved today in the FY2010 House-Senate Omnibus Appropriations Conference Report that passed the House.________________________________________________________________________
Wed, Dec 9, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined a majority in the U.S. House today in voting to extend critical tax provisions that give relief to families and will help businesses grow the economy and create jobs before.________________________________________________________________________
Wed, Dec 9, 2009 / Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) issued the following statement after Congressional appropriators announced that the FY2010 Transportation, HUD omnibus spending bill would include a 2.0 percent federal employee pay adjustment, including a 1.5 percent nationwide increase in base pay and a 0.5 percent average increase in locality pay.________________________________________________________________________
Mon, Dec 7, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered a speech today at the Center for American Progress Action Fund on the minority party's role in Congress and the current Republican leadership's record of pushing them to be the "Party of No." Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
Mon, Dec 7, 2009 / National Security & Veterans
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Mon, Dec 7, 2009 / National Security & Veterans
UPPER MARLBORO, MD- Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson and County public safety officials launched a new 700 MHz radio network that will significantly enhance safety and response communications in the county and the National Capital Region.________________________________________________________________________
Fri, Dec 4, 2009 / Jobs & the Economy
This year, President Obama took office facing the worst economic crisis in generations. 2008 saw the largest job losses since the end of World War II and the worst housing market since the Great Depression. Faced with that tremendous challenge, the President and Congress responded with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, an aggressive plan to jumpstart our economy and create jobs.
Fri, Dec 4, 2009 / Jobs & the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced a better than expected unemployment report for the month of November showing the economy lost just 11,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate dropped from 10.2% to 10%.________________________________________________________________________
Tue, Dec 1, 2009 / National Security & Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement after President Obama's speech on his strategy for Afghanistan:________________________________________________________________________
Mon, Nov 30, 2009 / Health Care & Seniors
GREENBELT, MD - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) met today with residents of Green Ridge House to discuss the impact of the Affordable Health Care for America Act on elderly populations and how reforms will strengthen Medicare benefits and extend the program's solvency.________________________________________________________________________
Mon, Nov 30, 2009 / Environment
ST. CHARLES, MD - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined Governor Martin O'Malley, Charles County officials and the American Community Properties Trust (ACPT) to announce a planned 9,100-acre "green community" development project in St. Charles, MD.________________________________________________________________________
Fri, Nov 27, 2009 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Health Care & Seniors
The House passed the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961) to permanently reform Medicares physician payment system and place it on more sustainable footing for physicians and beneficiaries.
Tue, Nov 24, 2009 / Jobs & the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced today that he will hold a telephone town hall on Monday, November 30th, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., focusing on Congress' efforts to build a lasting economic recovery that strengthens middle-class families, small businesses and our nation's long-term fiscal future.________________________________________________________________________
Tue, Nov 24, 2009 / Jobs & the Economy
On Monday, November 30th, nearly 3000 5th District residents joined Congressman Steny Hoyer for a telephone town hall focusing on Congress' efforts to ensure a sustainable economic recovery that strengthens Maryland families and small businesses, as well as the nation's long-term fiscal future.