Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th,Md.) toured the offices of Coherent Technical Services on Tuesday morning to talk with workers about technology and products made in America. The event was part of Hoyer's efforts to drum up support for a nationwide Make It In America plan, which puts an emphasis on innovation and job creation.
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Thu, Aug 7, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy / National Security & Veterans
Thu, Aug 7, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy / National Security & Veterans / Transportation and Infrastructure
University of Maryland officials on Tuesday announced the launch of a new test site to study how drones may coexist with jets, helicopters and other air traffic in U.S. airspace.
Thu, Aug 7, 2014 / Education / Health Care & Seniors / Jobs & the Economy
One of the most important jobs Congress has is to ensure that our nation's children have access to a quality education and the opportunities it brings. A strong education is critically important to secure a place in our middle class. However, we are not doing enough as a country to provide all of our children with the educational foundation they need to succeed. That's why we joined together last week to introduce the Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2014, bipartisan legislation that would create a competitive-grant program to expand the number of full-service community schools around the country.
Mon, Jul 14, 2014 / Education / Jobs & the Economy
Last week, I was pleased to host a forum on economic issues affecting women and families in Maryland and across the country. With women comprising 47% of our workforce, and with 40% of working women serving as the primary breadwinners for their families, Congress ought to be looking at how to ensure that women have greater access to economic opportunity and equality in the workplace.
Mon, Jul 14, 2014 / Education / Jobs & the Economy
U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md., 5th), the Fifth District Women's Network Advisory Committee and other women's organizations hosted the forum at the Colony South Hotel in Clinton to find an economic agenda that works for women.
Mon, Jul 14, 2014 / Education / Jobs & the Economy
U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md., 5th) spoke before Lu about "a critically important effort."
Tue, Mar 11, 2014 / Education / Federal Employees / Jobs & the Economy
Southern Maryland's economic potential lies in the region's higher educational institutes producing highly technical and skilled workers for local military installments, according to area leaders.
Tue, Mar 11, 2014 / Education / Jobs & the Economy
President Barack Obama (D) visited Buck Lodge Middle School in Adelphi on Feb. 4 to highlight his goal of providing high speed broadband access to schools and libraries.
Tue, Mar 11, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy
In his recent State of the Union address, President Obama talked about the importance of increasing access to economic opportunity so that all Americans can achieve a secure place in our middle class.
Tue, Mar 11, 2014 / Jobs & the Economy / National Security & Veterans
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) has some kind words for Facebook's efforts to target small businesses.
Fri, Jan 24, 2014 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Federal Employees / Jobs & the Economy
Steny H. Hoyer has been a strong advocate for federal workers during more than three decades representing Maryland in Congress. His district is home to thousands of government employees whose lives are directly affected by the decisions he and his colleagues make.
Fri, Jul 12, 2013 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Federal Employees / Jobs & the Economy / National Security & Veterans
Last Tuesday, I had the opportunity to sit down with some of the hard-working civilian defense employees at Patuxent River Naval Air Station to hear firsthand how sequestration and furloughs are affecting them, their families, operations on base and the wider community.
Wed, May 29, 2013 / Education / Jobs & the Economy / National Security & Veterans
St. Marys public schools are jumping into the simulated flight business, courtesy of the new Pax River Flight Academy.
Sun, May 12, 2013 / Education / Jobs & the Economy / National Security & Veterans
A ribbon was cut Friday to mark the beginning of the Patuxent River Flight Academy at the Dr. James Forrest Career and Technology Center. A number of dignitaries were on hand to hear remarks, cut the ribbon and tour the state-of-the-art Aviation Classroom Experience (ACE).
Wed, Apr 10, 2013 / Jobs & the Economy
With the start of the baseball season this month, many Americans are once again focusing on a cherished national tradition. But there is another great tradition that deserves renewed attention: our longstanding practice of supporting a strong and competitive manufacturing base right here in America. As our nation continues to face economic challenges, Congress needs to step up to the plate to make sure jobs remain at the forefront of its agenda by taking concrete steps to help our manufacturing sector expand and create opportunities for our middle class.