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April 2018
Hoyer Statement on Tax Day
April 17, 2018
As millions of Americans complete their tax filings, we are all reminded that every taxpayer - and every American - deserves a government that is fair, honest, transparent, and effective.
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Hoyer Statement on Equal Pay Day
April 10, 2018
On Equal Pay Day, we mark the time it takes a woman, on average, to earn the same amount as a man for the same work if both had started on the first of January last year.
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March 2018
Hoyer Statement on Legislation to Fund the Government for Fiscal Year 2018
March 22, 2018
The process in which the majority brought this bill to the Floor is appalling, and it is not how the House of Representatives should do its work.
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February 2018
Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Proposal
February 12, 2018
President Trump's fiscal year 2019 budget proposal is unacceptable.
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Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Budget Agreement, End of Second Republican Shutdown
February 9, 2018
Over the past several hours, America saw once more the utter dysfunction of Congressional Republicans, their inability to govern, and their failure to provide the kind of steady leadership this country needs.
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Hoyer Statement on the Passage of a Fifth Continuing Resolution
February 6, 2018
Republicans have now voted five times to kick the can down the road and force the federal government to operate on weeks-long funding agreements.
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January 2018
Hoyer Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address
January 30, 2018
Tonight, the President spoke of building a ‘safe, strong, and proud America' but neither his words tonight nor his actions over the past year are accomplishing any of those goals.
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Hoyer Statement on the End of the Trump Shutdown
January 22, 2018
Funding the government by continuing resolution is not a responsible way to govern.
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Hoyer Statement on Congressional Republicans Shutting Down the Federal Government
January 20, 2018
It's an extreme understatement to say I am disappointed that Republicans failed to work with Democrats to prevent a government shutdown.
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Hoyer Discusses Government Funding on Fox 5 DC
January 19, 2018
There's no doubt shutting down the government makes no sense.
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Hoyer Statement on Passage of a Fourth Continuing Resolution
January 18, 2018
Once again, Republicans have voted to kick the can down the road.
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Hoyer Joins Maryland Delegation in Sending Letter to Governor Hogan on State and Local Tax Deduction
January 12, 2018
We are writing to ask about your plans to respond to the double-taxation imposed by the new federal cap on the state and local tax deduction, and to offer our assistance as needed.
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Hoyer, Van Hollen, Brown Discuss the Negative Impact of the Republican Tax Law on Maryland Families
January 12, 2018
The partisan tax legislation signed into law by President Trump in December was not comprehensive tax reform.
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Hoyer Statement on the Opening Day of the Maryland General Assembly
January 10, 2018
I join in welcoming the start of a new session of the Maryland General Assembly.
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December 2017
Hoyer Statement on the Passage of Legislation to Fund the Government Through January 19
December 21, 2017
Once again, Republicans in the House of Representatives have ignored their responsibility to govern, and opted to kick the can down the road.
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Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Conference Report for the Republican Tax Bill
December 19, 2017
The Republican tax bill passed today by the House of Representatives will raise taxes on thousands of middle class families in Maryland while giving tax cuts to the wealthiest in our state.
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Hoyer Statement on Passage of Short-Term Legislation to Fund the Government
December 7, 2017
Congress should be able to get its work done on time.
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November 2017
Hoyer Statement on Passage of the House Republican Tax Bill
November 16, 2017
If enacted, the House Republican tax bill passed this afternoon by the House of Representatives would have severe economic consequences on thousands of families in Maryland.
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Hoyer Statement on ITEP Report Detailing Severe Impact House Republican Tax Bill Would Have on Maryland Families
November 14, 2017
Today's analysis by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) puts into perspective the overwhelmingly negative affect the House Republican tax bill would have on Marylanders.
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Hoyer Joins "The Bruce DePuyt Podcast" to Discuss Open Enrollment, Republicans' Tax Bill, Puerto Rico
November 6, 2017
Wanted to be sure you heard Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) on "The Bruce DePuyt Podcast."
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October 2017
Hoyer Statement on the Adoption of Republicans' Partisan Budget Resolution
October 26, 2017
The Republican budget resolution adopted by the House of Representatives this morning is just a vehicle for Republicans in Congress to jam through their partisan tax reform plan.
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Hoyer Statement on the Passage of House Republicans' Budget Resolution
October 5, 2017
The budget resolution passed today is nothing more than a Trojan horse to allow Republicans to jam their partisan tax plan through Congress.
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September 2017
Hoyer Statement on Republicans' Partisan Tax Reform Framework
September 27, 2017
The Republican tax outline released today is a textbook example of how not to do tax reform.
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Hoyer Statement After Voting Against House Republicans' Omnibus Appropriations Bill
September 14, 2017
The omnibus appropriations bill, which passed the House of Representatives this morning, is an extremely reckless and careless piece of legislation, and would have severe consequences for families in the Fifth District.
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Hoyer Statement on Package to Fund the Government, Provide Disaster Relief, Pay Our Nation's Bills
September 8, 2017
I am glad that the House has voted to forestall a government shutdown and a default on our debt obligations – all while taking action to aid those impacted by Hurricane Harvey, and prepare for Hurricane Irma.
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August 2017
Hoyer Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Senior Issues
August 15, 2017
I want to thank Bowie Mayor Fred Robinson and representatives from a wide range of organizations serving seniors in Prince George's County for joining me today to discuss the impact that Republican budget cuts and attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act would have on seniors in our county.
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May 2017
Hoyer Floor Remarks on President Trump's Budget
May 24, 2017
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yesterday, President Trump laid out his budget request for next year.
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March 2017
Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal
March 16, 2017
I am extremely concerned with the Trump Administration's budget proposal for fiscal year 2018, which not only shows a lack of detail, but an extreme disinvestment in our nation.
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February 2017
Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Address to Congress
February 28, 2017
Tonight, President Trump stood before the United States Congress and gave a speech long on rhetoric but short on any real policy agenda.
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May 2016
Hoyer Hosts NFL and Visa Financial Literacy Education Event with Washington Football Team's Kirk Cousins
May 27, 2016
Financial literacy is one of the fundamentals of a good education, and I'm glad that Bowie High School has it as part of their curriculum.
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April 2016
Hoyer Statement on Tax Day
April 15, 2016
For many Americans, the arrival of the tax filing deadline each year is a reminder of our shared responsibility to support our democracy through the taxes we pay.
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September 2015
Hoyer: After Passing Short-Term CR, Congress Has a Responsibility to Reach Bipartisan Agreement on Appropriations & End Sequeste
September 30, 2015
The House and Senate have now passed a clean, short-term funding bill to avert a shutdown through December 11.
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March 2015
Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Fiscal Year 2016 Budget
March 17, 2015
The House Republican budget resolution unveiled this morning is more of the same extreme policies that disinvest in our nation while placing the burden of deficit reduction on seniors, children, the middle class, and the most vulnerable.
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February 2015
Hoyer Remarks on Harmful Sequester at House Budget Committee Members' Day Hearing
February 25, 2015
Congressman Steny Hoyer testified before the House Budget Committee at their Members' Day hearing where he discussed the need to replace the harmful sequester.
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Hoyer Discusses the President's Budget, the Affordable Care Act, DC Voting Rights on The Kojo Nnamdi Show
February 4, 2015
Congressman Hoyer discussed several issues, including President Obama's 2016 Budget, House Republicans' 56th vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and District of Columbia voting rights, on WAMU's The Kojo Nnamdi Show.
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Hoyer Statement on President Obama's FY 2016 Budget
February 2, 2015
The President's budget proposal released today makes important investments for the future of the Fifth District, Maryland and our country.
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December 2014
Hoyer Statement on Spending Bill Agreement
December 12, 2014
Last night, Democrats and Republicans worked together to fund the government and prevent another government shutdown.
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March 2014
Hoyer Statement on President Obama's FY 2015 Budget Proposal
March 7, 2014
The President's budget released today reflects important priorities for the state of Maryland and our nation – increasing economic opportunity, promoting job growth, and strengthening our national security, while addressing our long-term fiscal sustainability.
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Hoyer Statement on President Obama's FY 2015 Budget Proposal
March 4, 2014
The President's budget released today reflects important priorities for the state of Maryland and our nation – increasing economic opportunity, promoting job growth, and strengthening our national security, while addressing our long-term fiscal sustainability.
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February 2014
Hoyer Attends "Southern MD Regional Update: Innovation, Diversification, Education and Anchors" Forum
February 17, 2014
I was pleased to join members of our community today to discuss the progress we are making in Southern Maryland to diversify our economy, promote innovation, and secure the high-skill, high-wage jobs we need for a strong future.
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January 2014
Hoyer Statement on Start of Second Session of 113th Congress
January 7, 2014
Today, as the 113th Congress begins its second session, I'm hopeful that Congress can focus on issues important to the Fifth District, including helping working families achieve a secure place in the middle class and supporting the creation of well-paying jobs. That's why I continue to urge my colleagues to take up additional Make It In America bills, many of which enjoy bipartisan support, and to raise the minimum wage.
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December 2013
Hoyer Statement in Support of Federal Employees During Ongoing Budget Negotiations
December 5, 2013
I stand in solidarity with AFGE and NTEU today - and with all those who serve in our nation's federal workforce. I vehemently oppose efforts to target and single out these hardworking, middle-class Americans who play a critical role in maintaining the safety, security, and well-being of our nation.
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October 2013
Hoyer Statement on September Jobs Report
October 22, 2013
While I'm encouraged that the economy added 126,000 private sector jobs in September and that the unemployment rate dropped to 7.2%, Congress has the responsibility to provide certainty to our economy, businesses, and working families following the co
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Hoyer Attends the Sixth Annual Financial Literacy Leadership Conference
October 21, 2013
I thank the Society for Financial Education and Professional Development for the opportunity to attend their Sixth Annual Leadership Conference.
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Hoyer Meets with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Contractor Community
October 21, 2013
I was pleased to meet with members of the NASA Goddard contractor community today to discuss the negative impact that the shutdown, sequester, and budget uncertainty has had on their businesses.
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Hoyer Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Agreement to Open Government, Ensure America Pays Its Bills
October 16, 2013
For sixteen days, working families in my district and around the country have been significantly impacted by the government shutdown and uncertainty about whether America would default on its obligations for the first time in history.
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July 2013
Hoyer Releases Video Message to Constituents on Civilian Defense Employee Furloughs Caused by Sequestration
July 12, 2013
Hello, Im Congressman Steny Hoyer. Many members of our community are now being furloughed as a result of Congresss failure to replace the automatic, across-the-board spending cuts imposed by what we call sequestration.
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Hoyer, Mikulski, Cardin, Members of Maryland House Delegation Urge Congress to Replace Sequestration, End Furloughs
July 11, 2013
Beginning this week, hundreds of thousands of civilian defense employees in Maryland and across the country will experience furloughs as a result of Congresss inability to compromise on a balanced, responsible agreement to reduce the deficit. In addition to the non-defense federal employees in Maryland who have already taken furlough days, over 41,000 of our constituents who work at defense installations will begin furloughs this week, and we once again urge the House to take action to replace the sequester in its entirety with a balanced alternative and end these unnecessary furloughs.
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Hoyer Statement on Meeting with Pax River Federal Employees
July 2, 2013
Today, I met with federal employees at Pax River to discuss the need to replace the irrational policy of sequester and end the furloughs that 46,000 civilian defense workers at Pax River and at military installations across Maryland are facing.
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June 2013
Hoyer Attends St. Mary's County Chapter 969 NARFE Luncheon
June 21, 2013
I thank NARFE Chapter 969 for providing me with the opportunity to speak with the active and retired federal employees of St. Marys County.
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Hoyer Attends Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
June 11, 2013
I want to thank the Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity to discuss what Congress is doing to address our fiscal and economic challenges and to help businesses grow right here in Maryland.
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May 2013
Hoyer Statement on Defense Department Furloughs
May 15, 2013
I'm deeply disappointed that Department of Defense civilian employees, including 46,000 hardworking employees in Maryland, will begin receiving furlough notices in two weeks because Congress has failed to reach an agreement to replace the sequester.
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April 2013
Hoyer: Sequester Is An Irrational, Stupid And Harmful Policy That Must Be Changed
April 24, 2013
Since coming into effect on March 1, Americans are seeing why sequestration is not a policy we should follow or continue.
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Hoyer Statement on Possible Furloughs of NOAA Employees
April 16, 2013
Im deeply disappointed that civilian employees at NOAA may be furloughed beginning in June because Congress has not reached an agreement to replace sequestration with a balanced alternative.
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Hoyer Holds Conference Call with 5th District Make It In America Advisory Committee, Stakeholders
April 12, 2013
These key components will help businesses expand and grow, and I believe they have the greatest chance of securing support from both sides of the aisle.
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March 2013
Hoyer Meets with the Human Services Coalition of Prince George's County
March 28, 2013
From working with at-risk youth to assisting people with disabilities, the organizations supported by the Human Services Coalition are performing critical services throughout our community.
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Hoyer Attends Police Chiefs Association of Prince George's County Meeting
March 26, 2013
Our law enforcement community has played a central role in bringing crime rates in Prince Georges County to a historic low last year and keeping our neighborhoods safe.
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Hoyer Attends Roundtable Discussion at LifeStyles of Maryland Foundation
March 25, 2013
Lifestyles could be negatively affected by the drastic cuts to housing and emergency shelter programs imposed by the sequester.
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Hoyer Meets with Professional Fire Fighters of Maryland
March 21, 2013
Im pleased I could meet with representatives of the Professional Fire Fighters of Maryland to discuss issues important to the brave fire fighters who put their lives on the line everyday to keep our communities safe.
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Hoyer Statement on Passage of the House Republican Budget for Fiscal Year 2014
March 21, 2013
I strongly believe that both parties must work together to enact a budget that will put our nation on a fiscally sustainable path while encouraging job creation and economic growth.
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Hoyer Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution
March 21, 2013
Congress has a responsibility to keep our government running and serving the American people.
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Hoyer Remarks at Luncheon Hosted By Maryland Space Business Roundtable
March 13, 2013
Maryland is proud to host world-class aerospace facilities like Goddard Space Flight Center, the Applied Physics Laboratory, NOAA, and Pax River Naval Air Station.
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Hoyer Remarks at Town Hall Meeting with Federal Employees at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
March 13, 2013
Its great to be back at one of our nations and, indeed, one of the worlds finest space research facilities, right here in Marylands Fifth District.
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Hoyer Visits Paint Branch Elementary School Head Start Program
March 13, 2013
The comprehensive early childhood services provided through Head Start and Early Head Start are critical to closing the achievement gap and ensuring our students can succeed.
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Sequester At A Glance: Harmful Impact on Health Care and Research in Maryland
March 9, 2013
Instead of investing in health care programs and research developments necessary to keep Americans healthy and safe, Congress allowed the irresponsible cuts known as sequester to go into effect.
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Hoyer Statement on February Jobs Report
March 8, 2013
Todays report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics signals the strength of our economic recovery, even in the face of uncertainty produced by Congress.
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Hoyer and Sharfstein: Congress Must Act to Prevent Potential Harm of Sequester on Public Health
March 8, 2013
With the onset of severe budget cuts known as sequestration, the impact on our public health could be harmful in Maryland and across the country.
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Sequester At A Glance: The Impact of Reckless Cuts on Education in Maryland and Across the Country
March 7, 2013
The reckless, across-the-board spending cuts known as the sequester could have a significant impact on education and job readiness programs that invest in our future.
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Hoyer Discusses Sequestration, House Republicans' Continuing Resolution on Federal News Radio
March 7, 2013
Our federal employee constituents are concerned that we are operating government in such a crisis mode without any degree of confidence for our employees, for our managers, for the American people.
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Hoyer: Continuing Resolution Passed Today Does Nothing to Stop Sequester
March 6, 2013
The Continuing Resolution passed by the House today does nothing to address the irrational cuts imposed by sequestration, which could be very harmful to our economy, our local defense community, and our national security over the coming weeks and months. While I do not believe we should allow our government to shut down and I would have liked to have voted for the defense funding included in the package, this legislation did not stop the sequester or address the need to invest in our priorities in a thoughtful way.
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Sequester At A Glance: The Impact on Vulnerable Communities in Maryland and Across the Country
March 6, 2013
The reckless, across-the-board spending cuts known as the sequester could have a disproportionate impact on critical programs that serve our most vulnerable communities in Maryland and across the country.
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Sequester At A Glance: The Impact on Maryland Jobs and Economy
March 5, 2013
As our economy continues to recover, Congress must remain focused on supporting sustained growth and job creation.
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Sequester At A Glance: The Impact on Maryland's Defense Community and National Security
March 5, 2013
Over the next few weeks and months, unless Congress takes action to replace sequestration, our national security will see severe reductions in funding, threatening jobs and impacting programs domestically and abroad.
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Hoyer Statement on Secretaries of Education and Health and Human Services Visiting Silver Spring Judy Center
March 1, 2013
I thank Secretary Duncan and Secretary Sebelius for visiting the Silver Spring Judy Center today and highlighting the full range of services that Judy Centers provide to students and families across our state.
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February 2013
Hoyer Holds Conference Call with Defense Contractors from NAS Patuxent River
February 28, 2013
I know the automatic spending cuts known as sequestration, which could have a harmful impact on our economy and national security, are of great concern to our local defense community, including our contractors who support our men and women in uniform.
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Hoyer Releases Video to Constituents on Sequestration
February 28, 2013
Unless Congress takes action, in just a few days, the irrational, automatic spending cuts imposed by sequestration will take effect. These cuts, which are arbitrary and do not reflect our national priorities, will harm our economy and our national security.
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Hoyer, Mikulski, Cardin, Members of Maryland House Delegation Urge the House to Take Action to Avert Sequestration
February 25, 2013
With less than a week until sequestration is set to take effect, we are calling on the House to take immediate action to prevent the irrational spending cuts it will impose, which could severely damage our economy and national security.
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Hoyer Statement on White House Report on Sequestration
February 24, 2013
From the 200 teacher and aide jobs at risk to the 46,000 civilian Department of Defense employees who face furloughs, thousands of Marylanders will experience the painful impact of the extreme, arbitrary spending cuts imposed by the sequester.
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Hoyer Statement on President Obama's Remarks on Averting the Sequester
February 19, 2013
Our families and businesses here in Maryland cannot afford inaction.
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Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Calling on Congress to Avert the Sequester
February 15, 2013
Republicans would have us return to our districts with nothing to show our constituents, notwithstanding the fact we have been here for six weeks this year, who are deeply concerned about how the sequester will make their lives more difficult and their communities less safe....
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Hoyer: If We Continue to Demagogue Federal Employees, America Will Lose
February 14, 2013
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) testified yesterday before the House Rules Committee in opposition to H.R. 273, which eliminates the 2013 statutory pay adjustment of 0.5% for federal employees.
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Hoyer Statement on Democrats' Alternatives to the Sequester
February 14, 2013
Unless Congress acts, in two weeks sequestration will take effect, severely damaging our economy and our national security.
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Hoyer Discusses State of the Union on WJLA News Channel 8, WTTG Fox 5, WUSA Channel 9
February 13, 2013
The President set forth an agenda that I think is a good one if we want to make America stronger, better now and in the future.
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Hoyer Statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address
February 12, 2013
In his State of the Union address, President Obama laid out a bold plan to invest in manufacturing and create well paying jobs.
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Hoyer Statement on President Obama's Call to Avert the Sequester
February 5, 2013
I strongly believe Congress must enact a big and balanced deficit reduction plan to turn off the looming automatic spending cuts imposed by sequestration. Today, President Obama reiterated his commitment to a long-term, comprehensive solution to reduce the deficit and replace the sequester.
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Hoyer Meets with Commander of Naval Air Systems Command Vice Admiral David Dunaway, Defense Community Leaders
February 1, 2013
Im pleased I could meet with Vice Admiral Dunaway, as well as other defense community leaders in St. Marys County, to discuss the budget challenges facing our community. I appreciate their insight as I continue to urge my colleagues in Congress to replace looming automatic spending cuts imposed by sequestration with a balanced deficit reduction plan.
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January 2013
Hoyer Statement on December Jobs Report
January 4, 2013
I am encouraged by the jobs numbers for December released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics today, which show that our economy added 168,000 private sector jobs last month. While we continue to move in the right direction, we must remain focused on taking action to support economic growth and job creation. As the 113th Congress begins, Democrats and Republicans have an opportunity to come together to build on these gains and help more Americans get back to work.
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Hoyer Statement on the Convening of the 113th Congress
January 3, 2013
With the swearing-in of the 113th Congress today, I look forward to continuing to represent the Fifth District of Maryland, and am hopeful that the House can refocus on the issues that matter: creating middle-class jobs, reducing deficits, and keeping Americans safe.
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December 2012
Hoyer Statement on Fiscal Cliff
December 29, 2012
President Obama is correct: the time for immediate action to avert the fiscal cliff is here.
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Hoyer Discusses Fiscal Cliff Negotiations on WUSA "9News Now"
December 13, 2012
The issue is not giving up salary. The issue is giving up positions that are strongly held and agreeing to compromise on a solution.
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Hoyer Meets with Charles County Chamber of Commerce
December 7, 2012
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) met with members of the Charles County Chamber of Commerce leadership this morning to discuss the fiscal cliff, the Make It In America jobs plan, and other issues important to Charles County businesses.
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Hoyer Statement on November Jobs Report
December 7, 2012
In a sign of continuing progress in our recovery, the Bureau of Labor Statistics report released this morning shows that our economy added 147,000 private sector jobs in November, causing the unemployment rate to drop to 7.7%.
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Hoyer Attends Luncheon with Andrews Business & Community Alliance
December 7, 2012
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) attended a luncheon with members of the Andrews Business & Community Alliance and representatives from Joint Base Andrews to discuss the fiscal cliff and other issues impacting the community.
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Hoyer Attends Tour of Capital One Bank at Parkdale High School and Participates in Roundtable Discussion with Students
December 7, 2012
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) visited Parkdale High School to tour Capital One Banks Student-Run Bank Branch located in the school and participate in a roundtable discussion with students on the Student Banking Program and the importance of financial literacy.
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November 2012
Hoyer Meets with Defense Contractors from NAS Patuxent River
November 2, 2012
Today, I met with local defense contractors to continue working together to resolve the implementation of new directives that could impact our defense community.
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Hoyer Meets with Prince George's County Business Leaders
November 2, 2012
I was pleased to join business leaders from the Prince Georges County Chamber of Commerce to discuss how we can continue to grow our local economy and create jobs here in the Fifth District.
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August 2012
Hoyer Provides Congressional Update to Federal Employees at the FDA
August 17, 2012
Already federal employees have agreed to pay freezes and pension changes that have brought $75 billion in deficit savings, and House Republicans have insisted on additional contributions from federal employees but refuse to ask the wealthiest in this country to contribute as well. It is simply unfair to continue singling out these middle-class workers at a time when they have been working harder than ever.
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May 2012
Hoyer Statement on Federal Employee Pay Freeze in FY 2013 Military Construction, VA Appropriations Bill
May 31, 2012
am extremely disappointed that Republicans are asking federal employees to take a freeze in pay for a third year in a row. Federal employees have already accepted two consecutive pay freezes with the knowledge that the savings would be applied toward meeting our nations fiscal challenges. At the same time Republicans were asking federal employees to contribute, they refused to ask the same of millionaires and billionaires.
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March 2012
Hoyer Hosts IRS Workshop with Fifth District Faith-Based Community
March 16, 2012
Since the earliest days of our country, churches and other faith-based organizations have formed the backbone of charitable works in our communities.
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February 2012
Hoyer Hosts First Meeting of the Fifth District Make It In America Advisory Committee
February 21, 2012
Today, I hosted a very productive meeting with the Fifth District Make It In America Advisory Committee to discuss how we can work together to promote job creation, grow the economy, and strengthen the manufacturing sector.
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January 2012
Hoyer Statement on CBO's Budget and Economic Outlook
January 31, 2012
CBOs Budget and Economic Outlook released today reveals what Americans already know: we have to get Americans back to work, and we have to get our fiscal house in order by reaching a big and balanced deficit reduction plan this year.
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December 2011
Hoyer: GOP Wastes Time On Bill That Won't Create Jobs, Rather than Confront Pressing Year-End Issues
December 8, 2011
Once again, House Republicans are wasting the Congresss time on a bill that has nothing to do with creating jobs or dealing with the pressing issues that confront us before the end of the year.
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Hoyer Statement on GOP Press Conference
December 8, 2011
This Congress should not leave for the holidays without extending the payroll tax holiday, extending unemployment insurance benefits, and fixing the Medicare physician payment rate.
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November 2011
Hoyer Statement at NASA Employee Town Hall
November 29, 2011
I am always excited to visit NASAs Goddard Center, where you continue to carry out the mission of exploring what President Kennedy called the new frontier.
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Hoyer Announces Fifth District Investments in FY 2012 Minibus
November 17, 2011
I am encouraged by passage of todays conference report, which contains a number of positive investments for our nation and the Fifth District.
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Hoyer Remarks at Bicameral, Bipartisan Press Conference Urging Joint Select Committee to "Go Big"
November 16, 2011
Last year, then-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Admiral Mike Mullen, said that and I quote: 'Our national debt is our biggest national security threat.' We must do something to start paying down the debt, and that something is in the hands of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction.
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September 2011
Hoyer Statement on Federal Employees and President's Plan for Deficit Reduction
September 19, 2011
The plan put forward by the President today is a balanced approach to creating jobs and bringing down the deficit.
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Hoyer Statement on President's Deficit Reduction Package
September 19, 2011
The plan put forward by the President today is a balanced approach to create jobs in the short-term and bring down the deficit over the long-term.
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August 2011
Hoyer Statement on S&P Action
August 5, 2011
Tonight's announcement serves as yet another wakeup call that we must put politics aside as we work to put our nation's fiscal house back in order.
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Hoyer Statement on Senate Passage of Legislation to Pay America's Bills, Reduce the Deficit
August 2, 2011
Today, the Senate passed legislation ensuring that our nation will pay the bills it has incurred and avoid a default on its debt, which would have been an economic catastrophe.
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Hoyer Statement on Debt Limit Deal and Federal Employees
August 1, 2011
Throughout negotiations on the debt limit, I fought to ensure that federal employees were not expected to pay more than their fair share, and I think it is appropriate that the agreement reached between President Obama and Congressional leaders does not disproportionately impact federal employees.
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July 2011
Hoyer Hosts Roundtable on Debt Limit with Financial Planning Professionals
July 18, 2011
I was pleased to meet today with local financial planning professionals, who provide a vital service to so many families here in the Fifth District.
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May 2011
Hoyer Discusses Fiscal Responsibility with Leonardtown High School Students
May 16, 2011
Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. And thank you for taking such a strong interest in what happens in Congressan interest I saw reflected in the challenging questions some of you submitted for me, and because of the more than 25 in-depth and insightful letters I received from you. Im here, in fact, because of the letters I received, and because of how seriously you take our countrys problems.
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Hoyer Hosts Make It In America Roundtable with Local Businesses, Educators
May 16, 2011
I was pleased to join local manufacturers, business leaders, and educators today for a very productive discussion on how we can best meet the employment needs of local manufacturers and how the Make It In America agenda and JOBS Act would be helpful to future success and local economic growth.
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April 2011
Hoyer Hosts Discussion with Seniors on Medicare and the Impact of the Republican Budget
April 28, 2011
Todays discussion with residents and staff of the Collington Episcopal Life Care Community was very productive.
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Hoyer Statement on Republican Attempts to End Medicare As We Know It
April 15, 2011
Budgets are about values and priorities and the Republican budget makes the wrong choices, financing tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans on the backs of seniors and the disabled.
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Hoyer: Republican Budget Focuses Its Pain on Working Class Families and Seniors, Doesn't Balance the Budget
April 14, 2011
In recent days, we have seen starkly contrasting budget plans. The plans put forward by President Obama and House Democrats are balanced approaches to getting our country out of debt while protecting investments in job creation and the future of our economy.
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Hoyer to Vote for Compromise CR Measure on House Floor Today
April 14, 2011
After hard negotiations with strongly-held beliefs on both sides, a bipartisan deal was reached on a continuing resolution for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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Hoyer Statement on Budget Agreement
April 9, 2011
Tonight President Obama, Senator Reid, and Speaker Boehner announced that a deal has been reached to fund the government for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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March 2011
Hoyer Visits Fort Foote Elementary School to Highlight Impact of Republican Budget Cuts to Head Start
March 22, 2011
There is no greater investment we can make than in our children and their future. Unfortunately, proposed cuts to early education in the Republican budget will impede our nations efforts to provide all American children with the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
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Hoyer Attends Briefing, Tour of Job Match Re-Employment Program to Discuss the Future of Workforce Development in Maryland
March 22, 2011
Addressing our Nations deficit remains a top priority for Democrats, but it cannot be done on the backs of our workers.
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Hoyer: Republican Spending Bill Will Cost Maryland 13,500 Jobs
March 4, 2011
Todays analysis proves what Democrats and independent analysts have been saying for weeks: Republicans spending bill will severely damage our economy here in Maryland, preventing it from continuing to grow and create jobs.
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February 2011
Hoyer Opposes Amendment to Cut Funding for Chesapeake Bay Clean-Up
February 18, 2011
I rise today in strong opposition to the Goodlatte amendment which would take a giant step backward in our efforts to restore the health of our nations largest estuary the Chesapeake Bay.
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December 2010
In the News: Hoyer Speech on Democratic Domestic Agenda in 112th Congress
December 13, 2010
Today's news stories highlighting Majority Leader Hoyer's speech this morning at an event hosted by the National Press Club on the need for American leaders to look beyond two-year election cycles to address the challenges facing our country, including job creation, economic growth, and fiscal responsibility.
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June 2010
Hoyer, House Vote to Pass Small Business Lending Bill to Free up Capital, Create Jobs
June 18, 2010
Today, Rep. Hoyer joined a majority in the U.S. House in voting to pass two small business measures that together will - legislation that will leverage $300 billion in much-needed lending for small businesses and offer tax incentives to help small businesses grow, hire, and fuel our economy create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
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Congressman Hoyer to Deliver Major Speech on Deficit Reduction
June 16, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) will deliver remarks on the imperative for solving the nations fiscal crisis, the need for bipartisan cooperation on this issue, and how to balance economic recovery with long-term deficit reduction, at a Third Way event in the Columbus Room at Union Station on Tuesday, June 22nd at 9:00 a.m.
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April 2010
Hoyer Statement on CAGW Earmark Report
April 15, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) released a report on earmark reforms under the Democratic Congress:
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Fiscal Wake-Up Tour with Students at the University of Maryland
April 1, 2010
College Park, MD - In order to highlight the nation's fiscal challenges and bring awareness to the impact of policies on the federal budget, as well as the economy and future growth and stability of America, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md), along with former Comptroller General David M. Walker - now President of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation - and a panel of budget experts held a Fiscal Wake-Up Tour event today with students at the University of Maryland.
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March 2010
Hoyer Speaks on Fiscal Responsibility at Brookings Institution
March 1, 2010
It is enough to say that by the time my grandchildren and great- granddaughter's are in college, our debt will exceed our gdp we will owe more money than the value of our entire country. It is enough to realize that by then our government will exist to do only two things -- pay for entitlements and pay interest on our debts...
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February 2010
Hoyer Applauds President Obama for Signing PAYGO Into Law
February 12, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement after President Obama signed statutory "pay-as-you-go," or PAYGO, into law. ________________________________________________________________________
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House Sends Hoyer Fiscal Responsibility Measure to President
February 4, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - The House today approved statutory pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) - a measure sponsored and long-championed by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) to help restore fiscal discipline and begin bringing down the nation's deep deficits. ________________________________________________________________________
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Hoyer Remarks on Statutory PAYGO at Press Conference with Blue Dog Leaders
February 3, 2010
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House Sends Hoyer Fiscal Responsibilty Measure to the President
February 3, 2010
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Hoyer: Obama's Budget a Strong Blueprint for Job Creation, Economic Security and Fiscal Responsibility
February 1, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) said today that President Obama's budget request for fiscal year 2011 will make wise investments to create jobs, strengthen economic security for Maryland families, and fund essential priorities in the State, while taking the commonsense steps to put the nation back on a path to fiscal order. ________________________________________________________________________
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January 2010
Hoyer Fiscal Responsibility Measure Passes Senate; House to Vote Next Week
January 28, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) praised Senate passage today of statutory pay-as-you-go, or PAYGO, legislation as an important step in restoring fiscal responsibility and making sure government lives within its means. The Senate amendment was based on H.R. 2920, legislation introduced by Rep. Hoyer and passed by the House in July 2009. ________________________________________________________________________
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Hoyer Statement on Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee
January 14, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Obama proposed a Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee to fully recoup taxpayers for their assistance to Wall Street: ________________________________________________________________________
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March 2009
House Budget Makes Strategic Investments in Key Priorities
March 25, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today as the House Budget Committee considers the FY10 budget resolution: ________________________________________________________________________
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February 2009
Hoyer: President Obama's Budget Good for Maryland and the Nation
February 26, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today after President Obama released his budget outline for Fiscal Year 2010. A fully-detailed budget will be sent to Congress in April. ________________________________________________________________________
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March 2008
Hoyer, House Pass Fiscally Responsible House Budget that Invests in Key Maryland Priorities
March 13, 2008
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and the House of Representatives voted today to approve the Fiscal Year 2008 Democratic House Budget, making good on a pledged commitment to set the nation back on the right fiscal track after six years of record deficits and debt created by the Bush Administration and previous Congresses. ________________________________________________________________________
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September 2007
Hoyer: Abysmal Jobs Report Further Evidence of Administration's Economic Policies Failing Maryland and the Nation
September 7, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this morning after the Department of Labor reported that the U.S. economy lost 4,000 jobs in August, and revised downward the previously reported job gains in June and July by 81,000 jobs. Economists generally agree that the economy needs to gain 150,000 jobs a month just to keep pace with population growth: ________________________________________________________________________
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March 2007
Hoyer, House Pass Fiscally Responsible House Budget that Invests in Key Maryland Priorities
March 29, 2007
WASHINGTON Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and the House of Representatives voted today to approve the Fiscal Year 2008 Democratic House Budget, making good on a pledged commitment to set the nation back on the right fiscal track after six years of record deficits and debt created by the Bush Administration and previous Congresses. The Democratic budget, which balances the budget without raising taxes, restores fiscal responsibility and accountability to Washington; strengthens national defense; and makes sound investments in the right priorities for Maryland families. ________________________________________________________________________
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April 2006
Hoyer Honors National Small Business Week
April 11, 2006
CLINTON, MD Today, in honor of National Small Business Week, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) hosted a roundtable luncheon with representatives of the Chambers of Commerce from the 5th Congressional District (includes Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's). ________________________________________________________________________
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Hoyer Statement In Opposition to the Republican Budget
April 29, 2005
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement in opposition to the Fiscal Year 2006 Republican Budget, which contains harmful cuts to federal investments in Maryland that the state would be forced to absorb. ________________________________________________________________________
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March 2005
Members of the MD Delegation Denounce GOP Cuts to Federal Investments Critical to Maryland
March 17, 2005
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Maryland Representatives Steny H. Hoyer, Benjamin L. Cardin, Al Wynn, Elijah Cummings, Dutch Ruppersberger and Chris Van Hollen released the following joint statement rejecting the Fiscal Year 2006 House Republican budget, which contains harmful cuts to federal investments in Maryland that the state would be forced to absorb. The House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2006 federal budget today. ________________________________________________________________________
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May 2004
Hoyer Statement on the 2005 Budget
May 20, 2004
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. ________________________________________________________________________
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April 2004
Hoyer: The Republican Tax Plan Will Drown Maryland's Children in a Sea of Deficit and Debt
April 15, 2004
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement today on Tax Day: ________________________________________________________________________
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March 2004
Hoyer: National Budget Should Reflect Maryland's Values
March 25, 2004
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement today on the House Republican and Democratic fiscal year 2005 budgets. Congressman Hoyer supported the House Democratic budget which would balance the budget in 8 years, invest in America's priorities, and provide for a strong national defense. ________________________________________________________________________
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Rep. Hoyer, Members of the MD Delegation Denounce GOP Cuts to Federal Investments Critical to Maryland
March 17, 2004
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Steny Hoyer and members of the Maryland Congressional Delegation denounced President Bushs proposed fiscal year 2005 budget, which contains harmful cuts to federal investments in Maryland that the state would be forced to absorb. The House of Representatives is scheduled to consider the fiscal year 2005 federal budget next week, which is expected to be approved today by the Republican-controlled House Budget Committee. ________________________________________________________________________
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