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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Hoyer Calls on OPM to Limit Unnecessary Commuting with Four-Day, 40-Hour Work Week for Federal Employees

With the burden of increasing gas prices squeezing the budgets of commuters throughout the region, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) has written a letter to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposing a policy initiative to limit unnecessary commuting by urging federal agencies to adopt a four-day, 10-hour work week for their employees...

Friday, August 01, 2008
Hoyer Secures $26 Million for Indian Head NSWC

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced that $26 million he secured for Indian Head Division Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) was included in the FY09 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives today.

Thursday, July 31, 2008
House Authorizes New Protections Against Gender-Based Wage Discrimination

WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined a large bipartisan majority in the U.S. House today in approving a comprehensive measure that will help end the discriminatory practice of paying a woman less than a man for performing the same job. The

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[thumbnail]Thursday, July 31, 2008
Floor Statement on Paycheck Fairness Act

Equal pay for equal work. When we put the principle as bluntly as that, i doubt that anyone in america would disagree. It's a basic ideal of fairness... (transcript)

[thumbnail]Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Discussing Energy Speculation Bill on House Floor

None of these bills alone is a panacea. We all recognize that and we all recognize that there will be no immediate solution, but all of them together constitute a vital step toward confronting our oil dependency and our energy independence... (transcript)

[thumbnail]Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Discussing the Housing Rescue Bill on MyFox

The crumbling economy is forcing congress to act! The bill will offer billions in bailout money for families facing foreclosure. But it's going to cost every taxpayer in the country... (transcript)

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Articles

Sunday, December 10, 2006
Local hero, Baltimore Sun

When he entered politics at the age of 27, Steny Hoyer wanted to be the top man in Annapolis. He worked the halls of the State House, eventually winning election to the Senate president's office in 1975 and becoming the youngest person to serve in that position. Four years later, he became Acting Gov. Blair Lee III's running mate, hoping to eventually become governor.

Monday, December 04, 2006
FDA Project At White Oak Right on Track, Washington Post

Four buildings are up and occupied. Three more buildings are under construction. Another is on the drawing board. Three other projects are on a waiting list.

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Thursday, March 06, 2008
Mental Health Parity: Ending Discrimination Against Patients with Mental Illnesses

Thursday, February 07, 2008
Improving College Access and Affordability

Around this time of year, millions of prospective college students around the country are busy with reading brochures, filling out applications and making important decisions about where to go to school.

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