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 2008 pay adjustments for both military and civilian federal employees.________________________________________________________________________
Newsroom
Mon, Jan 22, 2007 / Federal Employees
Mon, Dec 11, 2006 / Jobs & the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) was presented with the "Martin Luther King Jr.-Keeping the Dream Alive Award from the Capital Area Food Bank today in recognition of his continued commitment to fighting hunger in the Washington region.________________________________________________________________________
Wed, Dec 6, 2006 / Environment
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today released the following statement praising the passage of H.R. 5466, the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Designation Act.________________________________________________________________________
Fri, Nov 24, 2006 / Jobs & the Economy
This month, two of the good guys of Maryland politics gained rewards they richly deserve.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Nov 23, 2006 / Jobs & the Economy
Democrats of the 110th Congress elected Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Dist. 5) as their new majority leader despite attempts by newly-elected House speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to strong-arm party members to support her top pick, Rep John Murtha (D-Pa.).________________________________________________________________________
Fri, Nov 17, 2006 / Jobs & the Economy
House Democrats elected Rep. Steny Hoyer to majority leader Thursday, giving Maryland an influential voice in national policy decisions.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Nov 16, 2006 / Jobs & the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today released the following statement after being elected Majority Leader for the 110th Congress.________________________________________________________________________
Fri, Nov 10, 2006
Americans celebrate this Veterans Day at a time of ongoing global threats to our nation's security. As American troops fight terrorism around the world, it is particularly important to honor the 25 million living American veterans, especially those who have recently returned from battles overseas.
Thu, Nov 2, 2006 / Jobs & the Economy
St. Mary's County, in far Southern Maryland, has all of the ingredients for a Republican stronghold: farms, outer suburbs, affluent retirees and a strong military presence. It has consistently supported Republicans for president and governor in recent elections.________________________________________________________________________
Mon, Oct 16, 2006 / Fire Service and Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON - A program that fights drug trafficking in designated regions throughout the U.S. named Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., as its Legislator of the Year on Friday in Greenbelt.________________________________________________________________________
Mon, Oct 16, 2006 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
Only in Washington could a $248 billion budget deficit be touted as good news. But that is exactly what President Bush and Republicans did last week. The Grand Old Party is clearly in a state of denial on the deficit...________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Oct 12, 2006 / Health Care & Seniors
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined national, state and local leaders to dedicate the new Shared Use Facility at the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) White Oak campus in Silver Spring today...________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Oct 12, 2006 / Environment
Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05) received a 100% rating, which is a testament to his efforts to protect the environment and promote progressive energy policies...________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Sep 28, 2006 / Fire Service and Law Enforcement
The 5th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks reminded us that our volunteer and career firefighters sacrifice a great deal to protect our communities and it is our duty to provide them with the equipment and training that they need to keep their departments running safely and efficiently...________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Sep 28, 2006 / Health Care & Seniors
WASHINGTON, D.C. After seniors spent months trying to navigate Medicare Part Ds enrollment labyrinth or face a lifetime penalty, the House Ways and Means Committee today released report showing more dire news for beneficiaries. The report shows that 92 percent of seniors and people with disabilities in Maryland are at risk of falling into the "doughnut-hole," the portion of the program that contains a gap in coverage where beneficiaries continue to pay premiums without receiving financial coverage for medicines.________________________________________________________________________