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» Week of May 8, 2006, May 09, 2006 Defense Authorization and the Budget
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» Top 5 Reasons to Extend the Medicare Rx Drug Enrollment Deadline, May 08, 2006 Each day this week, the Democratic Whip's Office has counted down the top 5 reasons Republicans should extend the Medicare Part D enrollment deadline
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» Hoyer Celebrates Cinco de Mayo, May 05, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today in celebration of Cinco de Mayo and in recognition of the notable contributions of Mexican Americans to our country:
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» Hoyer: Republicans Refuse to Do What’s Necessary on Port Security, May 04, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this afternoon after the House passed H.R. 4954, the SAFE Port Act by a vote of 421 to 2. Before the vote on final passage, House Republicans defeated a Democratic effort to require that 100 percent of the shipping containers be scanned and sealed using the best available technology before being loaded onto ships destined for the United States:

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» Republicans Reject Proposal to Boost Alternative Fuels in Defense Spending Bill, May 04, 2006 (Washington, DC) – As Americans struggle to afford near record high gas prices, Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee rejected a proposal to increase funding for alternative fuels programs at the Department of Defense by $63 million. The committee rejected the alternative fuels amendment offered by Rep. Mark Udall (D-CO) by a vote of 25-30 during debate on a bill to authorize programs at the Defense Department in 2007.

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» Hoyer on the Republican So-Called Lobbying Reform Bill, May 03, 2006 ...who do our Republican friends believe they're fooling, with this so-called lobbying reform bill? I submit, not a soul.... [TRANSCRIPT]
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» Hoyer: American People Won’t Fall for Republicans’ Ruse on Lobbying Reform, May 03, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) made the following statement today on the House Floor in opposition to the Republicans’ Sham Lobbying “Reform” Bill:
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» Hoyer: Bush Ignores the Economic Realities of Most Americans, May 03, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Bush made remarks on tax and spending to the American Council of Engineering Companies:
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» Hoyer: White House Plan for Avian Flu is Late, but Moves in Right Direction, May 03, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Hoyer released the following statement today after the White House released its response plan in the event of a Pandemic Flu:
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» Whip Decries Republicans' Sham "Lobbying Reform" Bill, May 03, 2006 Whip Says Republicans' Actions Don't Match Their Rhetoric
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» Hoyer: Republicans Have Forgotten the Uninsured, May 01, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Bush made remarks to the American Hospital Association regarding health care initiatives and Health Savings Accounts. This week is recognized as “Cover the Uninsured Week.”
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» Week of May 1, 2006, May 01, 2006 Port Security, Lobby Reform, and the Budget
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» Hoyer Calls for Pay Parity Following House Committee Action on Military Pay, April 28, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the House Arm-- Services Committee called this week for members of the military to receive a pay raise of 2.7 percent in 2007, which is higher than the 2.2 percent raise the Bush Administration requested in its FY07 budget proposal in February for both military and civilian employees:

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» Hoyer: More Profits for Big Oil,More Frustration for American Drivers, More Political Posturing from Republicans, April 27, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in response to an announcement by Exxon Mobil Corp, the world’s largest publicly traded oil company, that its 1st quarter profit is up 7% over last year’s to more than $8 billion and Speaker Hastert’s statement that Republicans would bring energy provisions to the House Floor in the coming week:

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» Hoyer Statement in Favor of Iran Freedom Support Act, April 26, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in favor of H.R. 282, the Iran Freedom Support Act, which passed the House today by a vote of 397 to 21:
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» Hoyer: Congress Must Act to Ensure Workers’ Safety, April 26, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement regarding an article in The Hill reporting that employees of the Architect of the Capitol (AoC) working in utility tunnels may have been exposed to asbestos levels over the personal exposure limit set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration:

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» Hoyer: Republicans’ Nonexistent Energy Strategy Is Another Example of Inexcusable Incompetence, April 25, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Bush spoke at the Renewable Fuels Summit 2006 in Washington:
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» Week of April 24, 2006, April 25, 2006 Intelligence Authorization Act and Lobbying Reform
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» Hoyer: It’s Time for the President to Lead on Immigration Reform, April 24, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this afternoon after President Bush addressed a group in Irvine, California, on immigration reform:
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» Hoyer: Earth Day 2006 Demands a Clear-Eyed Assessment of Environmental Dangers, and an Acceptance of Our Responsibility , April 21, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in recognition of the 36th Anniversary of Earth Day, which will be observed on Saturday, April 22:
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» Hoyer Statement on the President’s Nomination of Portman to Head OMB, and Schwab to be USTR, April 18, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Bush announced the nomination of former Rep. Rob Portman (R-OH), the current U.S. Trade Representative, to be the director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the promotion of Deputy Trade Representative Susan Schwab to replace Portman as Trade Representative:

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» Hoyer: Republican Refusal to Take Up Real Tax Reform Exemplifies a Party That Has No Energy and No Agenda, April 17, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement as millions of Americans navigated our nation’s increasingly complicated tax code and prepared to file their annual income tax returns before the filing deadline today:
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» Hoyer: Republican Finger Pointing on Harsh Immigration Bill Is Patently Absurd, April 13, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Republican Congressional leaders – who are feeling the political heat for the punitive measures in the House immigration bill – tried to pin the blame on Democrats for that measure:
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» Hoyer Statement on Resignation of EAC Commissioner Raymond Martinez, April 10, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) made the following statement today in response to EAC Commissioner Raymond Martinez’s announcement of his resignation from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
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» Hoyer Delivers Democratic Radio Address, April 09, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered the Democrats’ National Weekly Radio Address on Saturday morning, April 8, at 11:06 a.m. (EST). Hoyer discussed the Democrats’ Real Security Agenda, a comprehensive plan to protect America and restore American leadership in the world, which was unveiled by House and Senate Democrats on March 29. The Radio Address is broadcast by major radio networks, including ABC, AP, AURN, CBS, CNN, C-SPAN, NPR, American Forces Radio, Voice of America, BBC, CBC, and Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

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