I am deeply disappointed by Governor O'Malley's veto of this legislation, which passed the Maryland General Assembly with a strong, veto-proof majority. Senators Mikulski and Cardin and I supported the legislation and urged the Governor to sign it.
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Today's bill signing represents significant progress for Maryland's workers and their families.
It is with great sadness each year that we gather in May to remember our fallen heroes, but what we measure in grief is equaled by the pride we have in those who served and gave their lives.
I was honored to join our nation's fire fighters this evening to thank them for their courage and dedication to keeping our communities safe.
Americans have always looked to the men and women of our Armed Forces with gratitude and appreciation for placing their lives on the line to defend our freedoms, and as we begin observing National Military Appreciation Month throughout May, let us continue to salute their heroism, service, and sacrifice.
I was pleased to attend today's White House ceremony and witness President Obama present Maryland Teacher of the Year, Sean McComb, the 2014 National Teacher of the Year award.
I'm pleased the House passed this legislation today, which makes important investments at military installations in and around the Fifth District and provides additional resources to the men and women who bravely served our nation in uniform.
Today, the office of Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5)announced that the House of Representatives has issued a one month delay in the deadline for submitting entries for the first annual Congressional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) academic competition, the House Student App Challenge, for high school students in Maryland's Fifth Congressional District. New students are encouraged to consider joining the competition.
April marks the Month of the Military Child, and I was pleased to visit the Judy Hoyer Child Development Center at Joint Base Andrews to tour the facility and read to some of the curious, engaged, and eager children there.
Today, I joined the Prince George's County business community to discuss developments in our county and efforts on the federal level to help support the growth of local businesses.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has an extensive history of serving communities across the country and I was proud to help secure funding to construct their impressive National Laboratory Center here in Beltsville.
On Earth Day we are reminded of the special responsibility we have to preserve our land, air, water, and other natural resources for generations to come.
Good evening, and congratulations to tonight's honorees and to the entire Bowie State University community for another year of excellence in education. I am honored to be here with you to celebrate this year's Founder's Gala.
As the co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, I have the privilege of working alongside our nation's firefighters and hearing firsthand about the challenges they face.
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) announced the names of 10 Fifth District students nominated by him who have received appointment offers to attend one of four United States military service academies for the next school year. Yesterday, he held a reception honoring all Fifth District students who have received military service academy appointment offers and their families at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.