Creating Jobs
As our economy continues to recover, Congress remains focused on creating jobs, strengthening the middle class, and helping small businesses grow.
Health Reform
Congress passed and the President signed legislation to contain costs and put patients and doctors – not the insurance companies – in charge of health care.
Energy Independence
Reducing our dependence on foreign oil is an urgent economic and national security priority.
Strengthening our Military
Rep. Hoyer speaks about the national importance of the E-2 Hawkeye at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
Fiscal Responsibility
I joined President Obama at the White House when he signed PAYGO into law, a proven deficit cutting tool.
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August 31, 2010 Maryland Employers Recipients of Health Reform’s New Program to Provide Health Coverage to Early RetThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the first round of applicants accepted into the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. Out of the nearly 2,000 accepted applicants nationwide, 50 Maryland employers including businesses, county and local governments, educational institutions, not-for-profits, and unions, have been accepted into the program and will begin to receive reimbursements for employee claims this fall. Applications for this program are still being accepted. |
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August 25, 2010 Congressman Hoyer Delivers Remarks at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home 25th AnniversaryCongressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) joined residents and staff of the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home to celebrate their 25th anniversary. |
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August 24, 2010 Congressman Hoyer Announces Major Education Reform Grant for MarylandCongressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today after Maryland was chosen as a winner of the “Race to the Top” program, a significant federal investment in education reform sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. The state will receive $250 million to improve its school system. |
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May 28, 2010 Hoyer: Democrats Standing Up For the Middle Class, Its Interests, and Its FutureHouse Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor in support of the American Jobs, Closing Tax Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act, which passed the House today. Below are his remarks as prepared for de... |
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May 27, 2010 Hoyer Statement on the Defense Authorization ActHouse Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor tonight in support of the National Defense Authorization Act. Below are his remarks as prepared for ... |
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May 19, 2010 Hoyer Statement on the Eunice Kennedy Shriver ActHouse Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor in support of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act, which passed the House today and of which he is an original sponsor. Below are his remarks as prepared for de... |
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July 23, 2010 When Goods Are Made in America, Middle-Class Families Will Make it in America, TooLast week, the President signed a bill that will hold Wall Street accountable for the job-killing crisis caused by its recklessness. However, in order to fully recover from the financial crisis, we must continue to focus on Main Street. That’s ... |
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July 16, 2010 Congress Holds Wall Street Accountable, Sends Reform Legislation to PresidentThis week, Congress sent strong Wall Street reform legislation to the President’s desk—a bill that will strengthen our economy, hold Wall Street accountable for the job-killing crisis caused by its recklessness, and help prevent such a crisis from recurring. This ... |
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June 22, 2010 Congressman Hoyer Delivers Major Speech on Deficit ReductionCongressman Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered remarks this morning on the imperative for solving the nation’s fiscal crisis, the need for bipartisan cooperation on this issue, and how to balance economic recovery with long-term deficit reduction. This is the second maj... |
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July 28, 2010 Hoyer Statement on the National Manufacturing Strategy ActCongressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) spoke on the House Floor today in support of the National Manufacturing Strategy Act (HR 4692), which is part of Democrats’ new “Make it in America” ... |
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June 24, 2010 EDITORIAL: Time for tough economic choicesTHE LONG-TERM unemployment rate is at a record level. So is the federal deficit. Both of these are serious concerns. But it is possible -- in theory, anyway -- for Congress to be both compassionate and prudent. In the short te... |
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June 11, 2010 Safeguarding Your Home During Home Safety MonthBoth on and off the job, we ought to set high standards for safety for ourselves, our families and the communities in which we live. June is “National Safety Month,” and it is an appropriate time to think about steps ... |
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