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» THE LEADER'S REPORT: WEEK OF JANUARY 26, 2009, January 30, 2009
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» Hoyer: Deepening Recession Shows Need for Swift Action, January 30, 2009 Today’s news that our nation had its sharpest economic contraction in over a quarter-century is further confirmation that swift and bold action is needed to get our economy moving again.
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» Hoyer Speaks on Need for Health Care Reform at Families USA Conference, January 29, 2009 This is the contradiction of American healthcare: That we have the best hospitals, the most highly-trained doctors, the latest technology—and a system in which millions find it impossible to go in for a regular checkup.
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» Democrats on House Passage of Economic Recovery Act, January 28, 2009 Today, the House passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to address the problems facing the economy and put Americans back to work.
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» Hoyer Statement on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, January 28, 2009 As you know, we are dealing with one of the worst economic climates in memory: 2.6 million jobs lost last year; the worst housing market since the Great Depression; financial turmoil that has threatened the savings and retirements of millions.
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» Statement on Economic Recovery Package, January 28, 2009 I want to start my remarks taking a little bit of time, I want to start my remarks talking about bipartisanship and how we got here and why we're here. Over a year ago it appeared to us that the economic program adopted in 2001, 2003 was not working. It also appeared to the administration that it was not working. [TRANSCRIPT]
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» THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009, January 27, 2009 H.R. 1 – American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
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» Democrats Applaud Passage of Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, January 27, 2009 Today, the House passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which is now headed to President Obama for his signature.
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» Hoyer Statement on Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, January 27, 2009 I am proud that one of the very first bills passed by this House in the 111th Congress was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.
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» Hoyer Testifies in Support of DC Voting Rights, January 27, 2009 Thank you for inviting me to testify on an issue that tests, every year, our commitment to the democratic principles we voice here so often and with such certainty.
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» Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Of 2009 and Paycheck Fairness Act Encouraged to Pass on House Floor, January 27, 2009 Ladies and gentlemen of the House, this is the right thing to do. It's the right thing to do not just for Lilly Ledbetter, not just for women, it's the right thing to do because our country believes in fairness, in equity, that we are a nation of laws and treat people equally under those laws. [TRANSCRIPT]

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» THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2009, January 26, 2009
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» Hoyer Statement on CBO Analysis of Economic Recovery Package, January 26, 2009 The analysis of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act released today by the Congressional Budget Office shows that the recovery plan will provide an immediate boost to our economy, while also ensuring long-term economic stability and growth to prevent our nation from slipping back into a recession.
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» Myths vs. Facts: American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, January 26, 2009 On Wednesday, the House will consider the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which will create jobs and secure long-term economic growth by investing in the future.
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» THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009, January 25, 2009 Suspensions
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» THE WEEKLY LEADER: WEEK OF JANUARY 26, 2009, January 23, 2009 H.Res. 31 - Expressing support for designation of January 28, 2009, as
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» Hoyer Praises Obama Administration Action to Repeal Global Gag Rule, January 23, 2009 Today, President Obama signed an executive order repealing the ‘global gag rule,’ a policy that banned American funds for overseas family planning organizations that perform abortions or conduct abortion counseling.
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» THE LEADER'S REPORT: WEEK OF JANUARY 19, 2009, January 23, 2009
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» Hoyer Statement on Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand’s Appointment to the U.S. Senate, January 23, 2009 I congratulate Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand on being selected to serve as the next U.S. Senator of the State of New York.
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» Hoyer Statement on White House Meeting, January 23, 2009 Democrats are committed to working in a bipartisan manner, as we’ve shown by accepting amendments during markups on the economic recovery package held by the Appropriations, Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce Committees this week.
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» Hoyer Statement on Recovery Package Floor Schedule, January 22, 2009 This week, the Appropriations, Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce Committees held markups on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to include important feedback from Members to improve the package.
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» Hoyer Statement on Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, January 22, 2009 Thirty-six years ago, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in the case of Roe v. Wade.
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» Democratic Leaders Respond to Executive Orders on Closing Guantanamo, January 22, 2009 Today, President Obama signed Executive Orders to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay and end harsh interrogation techniques.
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» Hoyer on Guantanamo: A Renewed Commitment to the Rule of Law, January 22, 2009 For years, the United States has suffered under detention and interrogation policies that made a mockery of the rule of law, hampered our efforts to convict terrorists, and weakened our leadership in a global ideological struggle.
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» Hoyer Statement on Resolution Disapproving Release of Remaining TARP Funds, January 22, 2009 I don’t often quote myself. But today, I think that every Member of this House is thinking back to words we said in a similar debate four months ago, and wondering whether we can still stand by them.
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