WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today hosted a congratulatory tea on Capitol Hill for students from the Fifth Congressional District (Charles, Calvert, St. Marys and areas of Prince Georges and Anne Arundel counties) that were offered appointments to a U.S. Service academy this year. A list of the 18 students who received appointment offers along with the name of their high school is attached.________________________________________________________________________
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Wed, Jun 21, 2006 / National Security & Veterans
Thu, Jun 15, 2006 / Environment
Paying tribute to Charles County's natural landscape and wildlife, officials have launched a new branding campaign they hope will draw businesses and tourists to the county.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Jun 15, 2006 / Jobs & the Economy
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) has sponsored a resolution that would allow about 60 underage, unlicensed drivers to cruise down Constitution Avenue Northwest at speeds exceeding the legal speed limit in unregistered, driver-constructed vehicles.________________________________________________________________________
Wed, Jun 14, 2006 / Environment
Like an afternoon tent revival, people crowded onto a small Broomes Island beach to hear the teachings and preachings at what some would call the church of Bernie Fowler.________________________________________________________________________
Wed, Jun 14, 2006 / Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today applauded the House of Representatives for reauthorizing an important provision in the FY 2007 Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development Act to restore fairness for federal employees to the flawed OMB Circular A-76 privatization process. The provision was first included in the FY 2006 bill at the request of Congressman Hoyer.________________________________________________________________________
Tue, Jun 13, 2006 / Jobs & the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee passed an amendment that would raise the minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Jun 8, 2006 / National Security & Veterans
Prince Georges County could face significant setbacks in replacing its outdated radio system if the federal Department of Homeland Security sticks with its plan to reduce the National Capital Regions grant money by 40 percent.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Jun 8, 2006 / National Security & Veterans
Last week's announcement that homeland security funding for the Washington region was being cut drew fire from Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.).________________________________________________________________________
Wed, Jun 7, 2006 / Environment
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and the only member from Maryland, and Senator Paul S. Sarbanes (D-MD), today praised the Army Corps of Engineers for completing the dredging of St. Jerome Creek in St. Marys County.________________________________________________________________________
Fri, Jun 2, 2006 / National Security & Veterans
WASHINGTON -- Several congressmen from the Washington area aren't happy with the Department of Homeland Security's plan to cut the region's anti-terror funds.________________________________________________________________________
Wed, May 31, 2006 / National Security & Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today released the following statement in response to the Department of Homeland Securitys announcement that the National Capital Regions Urban Areas Security Initiative allocation is being reduced from last years level of $77 million to $46 million, a 40 percent reduction.________________________________________________________________________
Wed, May 31, 2006 / National Security & Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today released the following statement in response to the Department of Homeland Securitys announcement that the National Capital Regions Urban Areas Security Initiative allocation is being reduced from last years level of $77 million to $46 million, a 40 percent reduction.________________________________________________________________________
Tue, May 30, 2006 / Environment
An effort by Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) to clean up the Anacostia River took a step forward last week when the House passed an appropriations bill that includes $400,000 designated for restoration efforts.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, May 25, 2006 / Fire Service and Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, announced that the House of Representatives today passed a bipartisan amendment to the Fiscal Year 2007 Homeland Security Appropriations Act which increased funding for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Firefighters (SAFER) and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Programs.________________________________________________________________________
Wed, May 24, 2006 / Environment
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and the only member from Maryland, announced that the House of Representatives today passed the Fiscal Year 2007 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill which included $100,000 for the construction of jetties at St Jerome Creek.________________________________________________________________________