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» On Progress of Financial Recovery Package on Power Lunch, September 26, 2008 I think it was accurate yesterday that there was a deal, an agreement on the table that was agreed to by -- in principle by most of the players. Towards the end of the day the house republicans indicated no they were not in agreement and they told the president that and they told secretary paulson that and as a result we are continuing to work to try to get an agreement. The fact is as we see it there's a crisis... [TRANSCRIPT]

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» Hoyer Floor Statement on Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act, September 25, 2008 I support this bill for two reasons. First, because it provides essential tax relief to American families and businesses. And second—and just as importantly—because it is paid for.
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» Hoyer Statement on Signing of ADA Amendments Act, September 25, 2008 The ADA Amendments Act signed today by the President brings millions of our fellow citizens back where they belong: under the protection of the ADA.
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» Discussing Tax Extenders Bill on House Floor, September 25, 2008 I support this bill for two reasons: first because it provides essential tax relief to american families and businesses and secondly just as importantly because it is paid for. The tax credit extended by this bill are some of the most necessary that support renewable energy and energy efficiency. [TRANSCRIPT]
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» Insight to Where the Recovery Package Stands on Bloomberg, September 25, 2008 We are prepared to work through the weekend to get an agreement. Unfortunately, this afternoon, republicans in the house came up with their own separate plan, which they never mentioned yesterday during the hearings with bernanke and paulson, which came as news. that clearly has slowed us down. [TRANSCRIPT]
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» Overview of White House Meeting on $700 Billion Economic Recovery Plan with Wolf Blitzer, September 25, 2008 Clearly everybody in the room was not necessarily in agreement, but the president made it very clear and the speaker and harry reid both made it very clear we're working very hard to come to agreement and work very closely with paulson and bernanke. We realize that doing this correctly is critical, but also doing it soon is critical. [TRANSCRIPT]

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» Providing Details of Continued Negotiations on Recovery Plan on CNN, September 25, 2008 We need to work together to try to solve this crisis and respond to it. The president sent down a bill, secretary paulson sent it down saturday morning. That's early saturday morning. We have been working ever since to improve the bill to put in taxpayer protections, oversight committee to make sure that taxpayers could be included in any upside and equity. [TRANSCRIPT]

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» Speech on Failed Conservative Policies, September 25, 2008 the conservative governing philosophy practiced by George W. Bush—with such tenets as prohibiting intervention in free markets—and concluded it’s greatly damaged the country..
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» Speech on Failed Conservative Policies, September 25, 2008 the conservative governing philosophy practiced by George W. Bush—with such tenets as prohibiting intervention in free markets—and concluded it’s greatly damaged the country.. [TRANSCRIPT]
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» THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008, September 24, 2008 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 and Suspensions.
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» Hoyer on President Bush's Address to Nation on Economic Crisis, September 24, 2008 It was imperative that the President explain to Americans, who are rightly frustrated, angry and resistant to offering up their tax dollars, why it is in their best interest to quickly, decisively and boldly respond to the financial crisis on Wall Street.
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» House Passes Continuing Resolution to Fund the Government, September 24, 2008 The House passed the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, which funds certain government operations at last year’s levels through March 6, 2009. The bill passed by a vote of 370 to 58.
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» Hoyer Statement on McCain's Announcement to Suspend Campaign, Delay Debate, September 24, 2008 We are making progress and injecting presidential politics in this critical issue would not be helpful to quickly producing the best proposal for the American people.
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» Hoyer Statement on Tax Extenders Package, September 24, 2008 The House has already passed responsible legislation this year to extend expiring energy incentives and business tax credits. While we applaud the Senate for acting yesterday and taking a step toward being fiscally responsible, their bill still falls short of the pay-as-you-go principle that House Democrats have insisted on.
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» Hoyer Statement on the Continuing Resolution, September 24, 2008 The continuing resolution before us funds the federal government at its current levels through the month of March.
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» Hoyer Statement on Defense Authorization Bill, September 24, 2008 The bill authorizes a total of $601.4 billion, including $531.4B in budget authority for the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy’s national security programs.
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» THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008, September 24, 2008 Suspensions, H.Res. 1489 – Same Day Consideration Rule – Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to the consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, H.R. 2638 - The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009, H.R. ___ - Energy Production and Conservation Tax Relief Act of 2008

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» Delivers Concise Statement of Our Economic State on Fox News, September 24, 2008 The irresponsibility, frankly of management on wall street, that has gotten us to this point. The risks that have been taken without any real concern about the ability of people to pay back debt should not be rewarded without substantially protecting the taxpayers... [TRANSCRIPT]
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» Supporting the Continuing Resolution on House Floor, September 24, 2008 We are debating frankly a c.r. today because we did not complete the appropriations process. I think that's regrettable. I hope we do not repeat that next year. [TRANSCRIPT]
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» Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Mental Health Parity, September 23, 2008
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» Hoyer Statement on Senate Passage of Tax Extenders Package, September 23, 2008 I am pleased that the Senate has moved forward on passing these important tax provisions.
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» Hoyer Speaks on Economy and Financial Crisis at Chicago Board Options Exchange's Board of Directors Dinner, September 23, 2008 President Bush called last week 'a pivotal moment' in the life of the American economy, and he’s absolutely right. Wild market fluctuations, bank failures, billion-dollar government bailouts—in the weeks and months to come, all of us, not least the people in this room, will be tested sorely.

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» Hoyer Speaks on Republican Failures at Center for American Progress, September 23, 2008 I’m here today to talk about the record of the last eight years and what we can learn from it. But on a more basic level, I’m here to stand up for the principle that facts are common property.
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» THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008, September 22, 2008 H.R. 5244 - the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008, Suspensions
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» Democrats Respond to Administration Proposal to Address Financial Crisis, September 22, 2008 Democratic Leaders respond to the Administration's proposal to address financial markets.
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