Rep. Hoyer discussing national strategy with President Bill Clinton & Vice President Al Gore
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Mon, Jun 4, 2007 / Jobs & the Economy
Thu, May 31, 2007 / Environment
While driving the roads of Southern Maryland, you have no doubt noticed the recent spike in gas prices. They are high and rising, and squeezing the pocketbooks of the average Maryland driver who is currently paying $3.16 a gallon on average for regular gasoline more than double the cost when President Bush took office, and up nearly 89 cents a gallon in the last seven weeks.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, May 24, 2007 / National Security & Veterans
Though they have fallen, they will never be forgotten, and on this Memorial Day we honor them as well as all the servicemen and women, throughout our history, who have given their lives serving others before serving themselves.________________________________________________________________________
Wed, May 23, 2007 / National Security & Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and the U.S. House approved seven bills today aimed at bringing benefits and services for Americas veterans in line with the significant sacrifice they have made in service to the nation.________________________________________________________________________
Mon, May 21, 2007 / Education
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) delivered the commencement address at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD, on Sunday night. Below are his remarks:
"Thank you, Jesse, for that kind introduction. I will now spend the next 45 minutes defending myself against your ruthless attack on my jump-shot... even though I haven't taken one since long before you were born.
Mon, May 21, 2007 / Education
Thu, May 17, 2007 / Federal Employees
Last week, our nation commemorated National Police Week as well as the 26th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Day, to honor the memory of our nation's officers who have fallen in the line of duty and to thank those who carry on their legacy, serving as protectors in communities across this nation.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, May 17, 2007 / National Security & Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and the U.S. House voted today to pass the Defense Authorization bill for fiscal year 2008 to authorize appropriations for military activities under the Department of Defense.________________________________________________________________________
Tue, May 15, 2007 / Fire Service and Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) lauded the passage today of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Improvement Act of 2007, a bill that will provide critical resources to local police agencies across the country and enable departments to put an additional 50,000 officers on the streets nationwide.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, May 10, 2007 / Health Care & Seniors
Mothers Day is a time for sons, daughters, husbands and grandchildren to reflect upon and celebrate all the wonderful contributions our mothers have made. This holiday also calls us to ensure that mothers are provided with the tools and resources that will help them raise healthy children.________________________________________________________________________
Wed, May 9, 2007 / Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) hailed the approval by the House Armed Services Committee today of a 3.5 percent pay adjustment for members of the military an increase which is greater than the three percent adjustment the Bush Administration requested in its FY08 budget proposal for both military and civilian employees.________________________________________________________________________
Wed, May 9, 2007 / Education
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-12)...________________________________________________________________________
Tue, May 8, 2007 / National Security & Veterans
GREENBELT, MD Today, Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) welcomed Englands Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, to NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center, where the royal couple toured the facility, spoke with crew aboard the International Space Station, and was welcomed with a formal greeting ceremony, among other things.________________________________________________________________________
Tue, May 8, 2007 / National Security & Veterans
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer & Sen. Barbara Mikulski present Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with a gift from NASA.
Mon, May 7, 2007 / Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) issued the following statement marking Public Service Recognition Week (May 7 13), the nations annual celebration honoring the work of the more than 20 million federal, state and local government employees throughout the United States.________________________________________________________________________