Already, in the first eight months of the 110th Congress, the new majority has followed through with our pledge to honor the nations commitment to our veterans, stated Rep. Hoyer. "For the first time in years the Congress has provided the VA with the requisite funding to fulfill our nations obligation to Americas servicemen and women, their families, and our veterans. These proud men and women to which we owe so much have fulfilled their duties bravely and honorably, and they deserve nothing less than the support of a nation that recognizes the heroic deeds they have undertaken to protect and promote the freedoms all Americans enjoy."________________________________________________________________________
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Tue, Nov 6, 2007 / Jobs & the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC A year ago on Wednesday, November 7, the American people elected Democratic majorities in the House and the Senate. On the anniversary of this date, Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD), the Democratic House Majority Leader, released the following statement highlighting the accomplishments of the 110th New Direction Congress:________________________________________________________________________
Tue, Nov 6, 2007 / Environment
WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. House of Representatives today voted to override President Bushs veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), legislation authorizing federal waterway projects for flood control, navigation, and environmental restoration.________________________________________________________________________
Fri, Nov 2, 2007 / Environment
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today announced that the House will move quickly next week to override the Presidents veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2007 Conference Report.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Nov 1, 2007 / Jobs & the Economy
This week, the House passed two major measures aimed at helping American workers and small businesses: the Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act (H.R. 3867) and the Trade and Globalization Assistance Act (H.R. 3920).________________________________________________________________________
Wed, Oct 31, 2007 / Jobs & the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement in support of the Trade and Globalization Assistance Act (H.R. 3920), which strengthens and improves services provided to American workers through the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program:________________________________________________________________________
Tue, Oct 30, 2007 / Jobs & the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC The House today passed the Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act (H.R. 3867) to overhaul the Small Business Administrations contracting programs to open up new opportunities for small businesses competing in the federal marketplace.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Oct 25, 2007 / Federal Employees
This past Saturday, October 27th, our nation observed the 85th annual Navy Day. This is an important time to acknowledge the hard work done by the members of the U.S. Navy, as well as the inspiring actions taken by those who serve at the naval bases in our area - Patuxent River Naval Air Systems Command, Indian Head Surface Warfare Center, and the Special Communications Requirements Facility at St. Inigoes. I would like to take the observation of Navy Day to salute their efforts and to acknowledge the vital roles and important military capabilities performed at these three facilities.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Oct 25, 2007 / Health Care & Seniors
WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined an overwhelming majority in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass new legislation providing health insurance to ten million children through the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP).________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Oct 18, 2007 / Jobs & the Economy
Thirty-five years ago, our Nation codified an enhanced commitment to protecting and improving the quality of water in our lakes, rivers, streams, estuaries and wetlands by enacting the Clean Water Act. That 1972 legislation spelled out ambitious programs for water quality improvement that have since been expanded and are implemented today by industries and municipalities.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Oct 18, 2007 / Environment
WASHINGTON, DC On Friday, October 19, at 11:00 a.m. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and Department of Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman will tour the energy-efficient house, designed and built by University of Maryland students for the 2007 Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Decathlon.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Oct 18, 2007 / Environment
WASHINGTON, D.C Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) celebrated the 35th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act with a statement recognizing the role this legislation has had in reducing pollution in America's waterways, including the Chesapeake Bay.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Oct 18, 2007 / Health Care & Seniors
WASHINGTON, D.C Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statementafter the U.S. House fell 13 votes shy of the two-thirds supermajority needed to override President Bushs veto of legislation providing health insurance to ten million children through the Childrens Health Insurance Program:________________________________________________________________________
Wed, Oct 17, 2007 / Education
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) was honored the evening of October 16, 2007, by The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, one of the premier and largest organizations providing internships in Washington, D.C. For a career and life in leadership, the organization presented Rep. Hoyer with the Leadership Award.________________________________________________________________________
Fri, Oct 5, 2007 / Fire Service and Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) recognized National Fire Prevention Week (October 7-13) by paying tribute to fire service personnel and emphasizing this years fire prevention theme - the importance of developing and practicing a home fire escape plan.________________________________________________________________________