The winter holiday season is upon us, and I would like to extend warm wishes to everyone in Marylands Fifth Congressional District to have a safe and happy holiday. This is a time when we celebrate the traditions of the holidays with loved ones families reunite, gifts are shared, many people partake in preparing and sharing meals, and make plans to attend parties and gatherings to celebrate the season.
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Wed, Nov 18, 2009 / Fire Service and Law Enforcement
Every day, we and our families live under the blanket of protection provided by Americas firefightersmen and women who are willing to risk their lives to safeguard us, our loved ones, and our property.
Wed, Nov 18, 2009 / Fire Service and Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) applauded passage today of H.R. 3791, the Fire Grants Reauthorization Act.________________________________________________________________________
Fri, Nov 13, 2009 / Health Care & Seniors
The most common question I hear in discussions about health insurance reform is what impact it will have on individuals and their families. The answer is whether you currently have health insurance or not the reforms in the Affordable Health Care for America Act which passed the House last week will benefit you in a number of ways.
Wed, Nov 11, 2009 / National Security & Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day:________________________________________________________________________
Tue, Nov 10, 2009 / Health Care & Seniors
Rep. Hoyer speaks at a press conference following House passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act.
On Saturday, November 7, the House passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act – legislation that will make health care more affordable, accessible and secure for all Americans.
Sat, Nov 7, 2009 / Health Care & Seniors
Soon, each one of us is going to look into his or her conscience and vote on this bill. And when the time comes, I don't know if any words of mine will sway you.
Fri, Nov 6, 2009 / National Security & Veterans
On this Veterans Day, we continue to be engaged in hostilities in Iraq and Afghanistan, and young men and women will pay the ultimate price while wearing the uniform of our nation. Let us honor the memory of the 4,300 Americans who have died in Iraq and nearly 900 who have died in Afghanistan. We also honor the sacrifices of our wounded: more than 31,000 U.S. troops in Iraq and 4,300 in Afghanistan.
Thu, Nov 5, 2009 / Jobs & the Economy
A year ago this week, Barack Obama was elected president in the midst of the greatest economic crisis in a generation. Since his inauguration, and the swearing-in of the 111th Congress, Democrats have been working hard to turn our economy around and put Americans back to work.
Wed, Nov 4, 2009
In late 1988, when I chaired the Helsinki Commission, I listened in a dining room in Moscow filled with American and Soviet officials, as a Russian dissident named Lev Timofeyev stood and proposed a toast.
Fri, Oct 30, 2009 / Jobs & the Economy
As we look back on the Recovery Act's first eight months, its success in averting catastrophe is clear. We are not out of the woods yet and much more work remains to create good jobs and lower unemployment, but there are positive signs that the recession is over, and that the economic policies pursued are starting to work.
Thu, Oct 29, 2009 / Jobs & the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today after the announcement that GDP rose 3.5% in the third quarter of 2009:________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Oct 29, 2009 / Health Care & Seniors
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined his colleagues in the House to introduce new health insurance reform legislation that will make health care more affordable for the middle class, expand coverage choices for small businesses, and provide significant protections for all health care consumers.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Oct 29, 2009 / Jobs & the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) praised House passage of H.R. 3854, the Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009, a measure that will take substantial steps to improve lending and access to credit for small businesses.________________________________________________________________________
Tue, Oct 27, 2009 / Environment
WASHINGTON, DC - Portions of Maryland's Fifth Congressional District will benefit from Recovery Act Smart Grid Investment Grants announced today by President Obama to upgrade the nation's energy grid with the development and installation of Smart Grid technology.________________________________________________________________________