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Press Releases

» Hoyer Statement on the Supplemental Appropriations Act, May 14, 2009
I urge my colleagues to support this supplemental appropriations bill, which makes vital investments in the needs of our troops, responsible policy abroad, and security at home.

» Hoyer Statement on Weapons Acquisition Reform, May 13, 2009
The weapons acquisition reform legislation passed by the House today is a significant step toward reducing waste, fraud and abuse in government spending.

» Hoyer Statement on House Energy Legislation, May 13, 2009
I want to congratulate Chairman Waxman, Chairman Markey and the Members of the Energy and Commerce Committee in reaching consensus on key elements of comprehensive clean energy legislation.

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Multimedia

» Democratic Agenda Regarding Health Care Reform on MSNBC, May 06, 2009
I'm hopeful that we are going to get bipartisan support. After all everybody in between gets sick. They need health care. So this ought not to be a partisan issue... [TRANSCRIPT]

» Thoughts on FASB Decision on Bloomberg News, April 02, 2009
There's general agreement with the action that was taken. Clearly, many of these troubled assets, these financial institutions have no intention of selling them at fire sale prices. Therefore, value in them at fire sale prices is not accurate... [TRANSCRIPT]

» Tobacco FDA Issue and Budget Plan Versions on Power Lunch, April 01, 2009
What we hope to accomplish is having the Food and Drug Administration, which is charged with making sure the public knows the risks and avoids the risks to the extent they can, look at this from a Federal perspective and make it clear to the public the consequences. So we think this will up the level of oversight, which we think is appropriate... [TRANSCRIPT]

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Statements and Speeches

» Hoyer Speaks to Chamber of Commerce Institute for 21st Century Energy, May 13, 2009
Thank you for inviting me to speak to you in the midst of a transformative time for America’s energy policy. This morning, I’d like to talk about what I think that transformation ought to look like. But before I do, I want to emphasize that it’s just as important that we hear what you think it ought to look like.

» Hoyer Speaks on Health Care Reform at NCPA's Annual Conference, May 12, 2009
‘Patient-centered care’: as I’m sure you know, that is one of the biggest buzz-phrases in our healthcare debate.

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Articles

» Democrats Pledge House Vote on Health Care Before August Recess, May 13, 2009
House Democratic leaders vowed Wednesday to pass a comprehensive overhaul of the health care system before the August recess.

» Alarm Sounded On Social Security, May 13, 2009
The financial health of the Social Security system has eroded more sharply in the past year than at any time since the mid-1990s, according to a government forecast that ratchets up pressure on the Obama administration and Congress to stabilize the retirement system that keeps many older Americans out of poverty.

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Issue Spotlights

» Democratic Leaders on the Release of the Medicare and Social Security Trustees Report, May 12, 2009
Today, the Medicare and Social Security Trustees issued their annual report, which included updated projections for the solvency of Social Security and Medicare trust funds.

» President Obama Announces Full FY10 Budget Proposal, May 07, 2009
Today, President Obama announced his full budget proposal, including $17 billion in spending cuts.

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