CAMP SPRINGS, MD -Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) gathered today with government officials and leaders in Prince George's County to celebrate the opening of the new Women's Resource Center.________________________________________________________________________
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Wed, Feb 13, 2008 / Jobs & the Economy / National Security & Veterans
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) praised the enactment of a bipartisan plan to stimulate the economy after President Bush signed the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act this afternoon.________________________________________________________________________
Mon, Feb 11, 2008
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Fri, Feb 8, 2008 / Jobs & the Economy
In February, Congress passed and the President signed the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. Under the legislation, approximately 2.5 million Marylanders will receive tax rebates of up to $600 per person ($1,200 per couple), plus $300 per child, as early as mid-May, 2008. By putting money into the hands of America's families and small businesses, the plan is expected to stimulate the economy and create 500,000 jobs.
Thu, Feb 7, 2008 / Education / National Security & Veterans
Around this time of year, millions of prospective college students around the country are busy with reading brochures, filling out applications and making important decisions about where to go to school.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Feb 7, 2008 / Education / National Security & Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) voted today for passage of the College Opportunity and Affordability Act (H.R. 4137), a strongly-supported, bipartisan bill that builds on the 110th Congress efforts to make college more affordable and accessible.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Feb 7, 2008 / Jobs & the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC This evening, the U.S. House passed a final bipartisan economic stimulus package (H.R. 5140) to jumpstart the slowing economy by putting hundreds of dollars into the hands of more than 130 million Americans and providing incentives for small business to create jobs and spur economic growth.________________________________________________________________________
Wed, Feb 6, 2008 / Transportation and Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, DC Yesterday afternoon, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) held a meeting with a broad group of stake holders to discuss transportation issues related to the opening of the new Washington Nationals stadium.________________________________________________________________________
Tue, Feb 5, 2008 / Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, DC Today, on the 15th Anniversary of the enactment of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), U.S. Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), and Danny Davis (D-IL) released the following statement:________________________________________________________________________
Mon, Feb 4, 2008 / Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) vowed today to fight for federal employee pay parity after President Bush proposed varying pay adjustments for military and civilian government workers (3.4 percent and 2.9 percent respectively). The levels were included in the Presidents 2009 budget proposal sent to Congress this morning.________________________________________________________________________
Fri, Feb 1, 2008 / Jobs & the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today regarding the January jobs report, which showed a loss of 17,000 jobs last month, the first loss in more than 4 years.________________________________________________________________________
Fri, Feb 1, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today to commemorate Black History Month, which is observed during February:________________________________________________________________________
Wed, Jan 30, 2008 / Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) led a bipartisan letter sent today to President Bush from Washington-area House members calling for parity in the 2009 pay adjustments for both military and civilian federal employees.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Jan 24, 2008 / Jobs & the Economy
In this column a few weeks ago, I addressed what has become the predominant issue on the minds of many people across the country - the economy.________________________________________________________________________
Wed, Jan 23, 2008 / Health Care & Seniors
WASHINGTON, D.C Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today voted to support the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and override the Presidents veto of bipartisan legislation to provide health care to 10 million children.________________________________________________________________________