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» Hoyer Statement on Arrest of War Criminal Radovan Karadzic, July 22, 2008 I strongly welcome the news that the Bosnian Serb leader who helped to orchestrate the ethnic cleansing of Bosnia, Radovan Karadzic, has been arrested in Serbia.

» Hoyer Headed to Gulf Coast Region, July 18, 2008 WASHINGTON, DC—As the third anniversary of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina nears, Majority Leader Hoyer (D-MD) will head to the Gulf Coast Region on Monday, July 21, for two days of tours and meetings with regional elected officials and other stakeholders in the rebuilding effort.

» Hoyer Statement on House Republicans’ Trip to the Arctic Refuge, July 18, 2008 House Republicans are headed to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge this weekend, and as usual, it looks like they’re headed in the wrong direction.

» Hoyer Applauds Passage of Intelligence Bill, July 16, 2008 WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer released the following statement today after the House passed the Intelligence Authorization Act today:

» Hoyer Statement on Announcement of Lease Sale in National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, July 16, 2008 This announcement shows that Democrats are right to push for a rapid leasing of the NPR-A, which is known to contain significant reserves of oil and natural gas.

» Hoyer Statement on Return of Israeli Soldiers’ Bodies to Israel, July 16, 2008 Today is a day of mixed emotions, when we begin the official mourning of two young and courageous soldiers who gave their lives in defense of their nation, our democratic ally, Israel.

» Majority Leader Hoyer Statement on Bush Announcement Lifting Executive Ban on Offshore Drilling, July 14, 2008 Today President Bush announced that he is lifting the executive ban on oil drilling off America’s coastlines.

» Hoyer Statement on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, July 14, 2008 The stability of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is crucial to America's mortgage market.

» Hoyer Statement on Death of Tony Snow, July 12, 2008 WASHINGTON - House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer released the following statement today in reaction to the death of Tony Snow:

» Hoyer Statement on Bush Remarks on Energy, July 11, 2008 With the price of gas at $4.11 a gallon, President Bush insists on spreading blame, not finding solutions. He tells us that Democrats stand against increasing oil production here at home, but he couldn't be more wrong.

» Hoyer Statement on McCain Advisor Calling Americans Hit by Weak Economy “Nation of Whiners”, July 10, 2008 Phil Gramm, John McCain’s top economic advisor and a former Republican Senator, did us all a favor yesterday: He gave us a candid glimpse of Republicans’ economic mindset.

» Majority Leader Hoyer Urges President Bush to Reconsider Veto Threat on Medicare Bill, July 09, 2008 The Senate’s passage of this important legislation today is yet another example of what can happen when enough Republicans put the needs of their constituents before their party and join Democrats in making progress for the American people.

» Hoyer Statement on Anniversary of Civil Rights Act, July 02, 2008 Forty-four years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law, a milestone in the constant struggle for equality for all.

» Hoyer Statement on Student Loan Interest Rates Cut, July 01, 2008 With today’s weakening economy putting pressure on the budgets of American families and tuition prices continuing to soar, the high cost of college remains a top concern for many Americans.

» Hoyer to Senate Republicans: Stop Blocking Help for Doctors and Seniors, June 26, 2008 Earlier this week, the House passed the Medicare Improvements bill with overwhelming bipartisan support to ensure that seniors continue to have access to the care they need.

» Hoyer Statement on 70th Anniversary of Fair Labor Standards Act, June 25, 2008 Seventy years ago today, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed into law the Fair Labor Standards Act—a landmark piece of legislation that extended protections to millions of American workers and set the precedent for decades of Democratic efforts to uphold fairness in the workplace.

» Majority Leader Hoyer Statement on AMT, June 25, 2008 Every House Member agrees that we must prevent the alternative minimum tax (the AMT) from hitting millions of hard-working American families this year.

» Hoyer Statement on Bipartisan Vote for “Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act”, June 24, 2008 Again today, the House has taken decisive action on a critical issue facing the American people by passing this important legislation to stave off the 10.6 percent payment reduction for thousands of physicians in Medicare.

» Hoyer on Supplemental, June 19, 2008 WASHINGTON - House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following Floor statement regarding the supplemental appropriations bill. As prepared for delivery:

» Paid Parental Leave Bill Passes House, June 19, 2008 Legislation that would provide federal employees with four weeks of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child overwhelmingly passed the U.S. House of Representatives today with a vote of 278-146...

» Hoyer Statement Commemorating Juneteenth, June 19, 2008 The Emancipation Proclamation had been issued almost three years before; but it wasn’t until June 19, 1865 that news of freedom reached the slaves of Texas...

» Press Conference on Paid Parental Leave Bill TODAY, June 19, 2008 ...legislation that would give federal employees four weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child...

» Bipartisan FISA Compromise Reached, June 19, 2008 The FISA Amendments Act, H.R. 6304, will increase the nation’s security by strengthening the ability of the intelligence community to conduct lawful surveillance of terrorists, as well as protect constitutional rights by requiring warrants before the government can surveil any American.

» Hoyer: Supplemental on House Floor Tomorrow, June 18, 2008 I am pleased that Chairman Obey, Chairman Rangel and I were able to work with Leader Boehner and others to come to an agreement on a supplemental that will provide for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as address important domestic needs.

» Hoyer Praises Committee Action on ADA Amendments Act, June 18, 2008 I applaud the Committees on Judiciary and Education and Labor for reporting H.R. 3195, the ADA Amendments of 2008, in a strong bipartisan manner.

 

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