WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) was joined today by U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, Washington, DC Mayor Anthony Williams, Senator Jim Jeffords and Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) to announce the establishment of a national and regional partnership to restore the South Capital Street Gateway as a grand entrance to the Nation's Capitol.________________________________________________________________________
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Tue, Jun 8, 2004 / Transportation and Infrastructure
Tue, Jun 8, 2004 / Jobs & the Economy
WASHINGTON - House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD) will delivery the following statement this evening on the House Floor (as prepared for delivery):________________________________________________________________________
Fri, Jun 4, 2004 / National Security & Veterans
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) today released a letter from 19 House Democrats, including Maryland Representatives Ben Cardin, Dutch Ruppersberger, and Al Wynn, to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson, stating opposition to the Bush Administration's decision to "reprogram," or move funds from state and local bioterrorism preparedness.________________________________________________________________________
Wed, Jun 2, 2004 / Education
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer today received recognition for his sponsorship of a team of students from Frederick Douglass High School in Upper Marlboro in the Securities Industry Association's (SIA) "Capitol Hill Challenge," a special competition using SIA's Stock Market Education Program. The Stock Market Game introduces young people to the capital markets and the basics of investing within the framework of an interactive, educational simulation.________________________________________________________________________
Wed, Jun 2, 2004 / National Security & Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement today in support of a resolution passed in the House of Representatives recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy during World War II.________________________________________________________________________
Fri, May 28, 2004 / Fire Service and Law Enforcement
LAUREL, MD - Congressman Steny Hoyer visited the U.S. Secret Service James J. Rowley Training Center today to present awards to firefighters from throughout Prince George's County for their service to the U.S. Secret Service Training Facility located in Laurel, and to pay tribute to them for fighting a major fire at the complex on January 18, 2004.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, May 27, 2004 / National Security & Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC - On Saturday, May 29, 2004, Congressman Steny Hoyer will attend the WWII Memorial Dedication Ceremony. He has invited Senator Bernie Fowler, WWII veteran from Maryland; Thomas Davis, Maryland Department Adjutant for the American Legion; and Joseph and Irene Ford, the father and stepmother of Army Private First Class Jason Ford, who was killed in Iraq earlier this year, as his personal guests. Congressman Hoyer released the following statement today:________________________________________________________________________
Tue, May 25, 2004 / Transportation and Infrastructure
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY -Congressman Steny Hoyer viewed new technology today intended to provide bus riders with up to the minute information so commuters know when a bus will arrive at their stop. Congressman Hoyer helped to secure $1 million in federal funds so that Prince Georges County could utilize this new information technology. Following are Congressman Hoyers remarks, as prepared for delivery:________________________________________________________________________
Mon, May 24, 2004 / National Security & Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement today following the Department of Defense announcement that Mary E. Lacey, currently the technical director of the Naval Surface Warfare Center of the Naval Sea Systems Command, and formerly the Executive Director of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, Maryland, Division, has been appointed as the program executive officer for the National Security Personnel System (NSPS) by Secretary of the Navy Gordon England.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, May 20, 2004 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / National Security & Veterans
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today following passage of the Republicans' Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Conference Report in the House of Representatives last night. The Budget Act requires a budget resolution to provide spending and revenue levels for five years, but the Republican Budget passed by the House provides budget policies for only one year masking the truly negative impact of Republican policies.________________________________________________________________________
Tue, May 18, 2004 / Health Care & Seniors
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer today received the 2004 Congressional Distinguished Service Award from the First Candle/Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance, recognized as one of America's top 100 charities, who work to promote infant health and survival during the prenatal period through two years of age. Representative Hoyer was singled out for his work at the federal level to help improve infant health and wellness.________________________________________________________________________
Mon, May 17, 2004 / Environment
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement today after meeting with representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and other agencies, to discuss the northern snakeheads recently caught in the Potomac River.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, May 13, 2004 / Fire Service and Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement today in recognition of National Police Week. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15th falls as National Police Week. The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) leads national activities throughout the week in Washington, DC to mark the occasion.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, May 13, 2004 / Education
WALDORF, MD - Congressman Steny Hoyer gave the keynote address at the Third Annual Good Scout Award Dinner last night honoring Frank Chaney for exemplifying the attributes of a "good scout." Representative Hoyer recognized Mr. Chaney at the dinner for his impressive contributions to the southern Maryland community. Following are Congressman Hoyer's remarks as prepared for delivery:________________________________________________________________________
Wed, May 12, 2004 / Fire Service and Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer urged the House Science Committee in testimony today to help the fire service and EMS communities by supporting HR 4107, the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Reauthorization Act. As a co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, Hoyer helped draft this legislation which extends the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program through fiscal year 2007.________________________________________________________________________