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» Hoyer Commemorates Jewish American Heritage Month, May 23, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month, which is being celebrated throughout the month of May. This is the first time a month has been designated as Jewish American Heritage Month.
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» Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Senator Lloyd Bentsen, May 23, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement commemorating the life and accomplishments of Senator Lloyd Bentsen, who passed away at his home this morning in Houston, Texas, at the age of 85:
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» Hoyer Statement on the Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act, May 22, 2006 WASHINGTON - House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer made the following statement on the House Floor tonight regarding the Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act (as prepared for delivery):
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» Week of May 22, 2006, May 22, 2006 Appropriations, Emergency Supplemental, and ANWR Drilling
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» Hoyer Statement on Republicans' Comments Regarding House Ethics Committee Investigations, May 19, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in response to House Republicans' attempt to blame Democrats for the House Ethics Committee's delay in investigating allegations of unethical behavior by Members.
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» Hoyer: House Republicans Slash Military Funding, Even as They Provide Huge Tax Cuts to the Wealthy, May 19, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Republican Members struck more than $500 million in critical military funding from the Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2007. The funding that was struck from the bill was specifically requested by President Bush:

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» Hoyer Statement on the Fiscal Year 2007 Budget, May 18, 2006 WASHINGTON - House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following Floor statement on the Fiscal Year 2007 budget, which is being debated in the House tonight (as prepared for delivery):
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» Hoyer: Republicans Have Pursued the Most Fiscally Irresponsible Policies in our History, May 18, 2006 Whip Decries Republic Fiscal Policies
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» OP hopes for boost as Bush signs $70b tax cut extensions, May 18, 2006 After two setbacks, the House finally approved a fiscal 2007 budget early yesterday morning, but differences with the Senate version may be too considerable for Congress to reach a final agreement.
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» Hoyer Statement on Ethics Committee Announcement, May 17, 2006 Washington - House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer released the following statement on the House Ethics Committee announcement this evening that they have established investigative subcommittees for Representatives Robert Ney and William Jefferson, would have investigated Congressman Tom DeLay had he not resigned, and begun an inquiry to determine whether other House Members and staff were involved in the Cunningham scandal.

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» Republicans Send Wave of Red Ink Through Washington, May 17, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in response to President Bush signing a $70 billion tax bill and House Republicans' third attempt to pass their irresponsible FY07 budget.
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» Week of May 15, 2006, May 16, 2006 FY 07 Appropriations, the Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act, and the Budget
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» Hoyer Statement on the President’s Proposal to Deploy National Guard Troops to the Border, May 15, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight in response to President Bush’s nationally televised address concerning immigration reform and his proposal to send some 6,000 National Guard troops to the United States-Mexico border:
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» Hoyer: Congress Should Protect, Not Penalize, America's Seniors, May 15, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement calling on President Bush and Congressional Republicans to act to extend the enrollment deadline for the prescription drug plan. Many seniors who do not enroll by the end of the day will be hit with a lifetime "Medicare tax" of at least 7 percent on future premiums.

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» Held Foreclosure Prevention Workshop in Waldorf, May 12, 2006 Some maryland homeowners had a chance to find out how they can avoid foreclosure... [TRANSCRIPT]
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» Hoyer Statement on NSA’s Secret Collection of Telephone Records of Millions of Americans, May 12, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today concerning news reports that the National Security Agency has been secretly collecting the telephone records of millions of American households and businesses:
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» Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Congressman Sonny Montgomery, May 12, 2006 Washington - House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer released the following statment today praising the life and public service of long-time House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery who died earlier today:
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» Hoyer on his Amendment to Advance Alternative Fuels in the Military, May 11, 2006 ...I want to express my deep disappointment that the rules committee declined to make my amendment concerning one of the most vital national security issues facing our nation, our continued dependence on foreign sources of oil, in order... [TRANSCRIPT]
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» Hoyer: Republicans Prohibit Debate on Important National Security Issue, May 11, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) made the following remarks today on the House floor in opposition to the Republicans’ Rule on the FY07 Defense Authorization Act, which barred consideration of an amendment offered by Whip Hoyer, Rep. Bart Gordon, and Rep. Mark Udall that would have shifted excess funds from the ballistic missile defense program to programs moving America towards energy independence:

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» Republican Budget Meltdown Continues, May 11, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Republican leadership pulled consideration of the Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Resolution from Floor consideration for the second time this year:
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» Hoyer: Republican Tax Priorities Are Out of Touch, May 10, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) made the following remarks today on the House floor in opposition to the Republicans’ misguided Tax Reconciliation Act of 2005:
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» On May 15th Seniors Should Get Extension,Just Like Taxpayers on April 15th, May 10, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Bush refused yet again to extend the Medicare Part D enrollment deadline for seniors in a speech in Orlando:
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» Whip Hoyer on the Republicans Once Again Giving the Wealthy a Tax Cut While Increasing Our Debt, May 10, 2006 ...this blatantly unfair and grossly irresponsible legislation represents the last gasp of the republican party's failed economic policy... [TRANSCRIPT]
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» Democrats Lead the Way in Making America Energy Independent, May 09, 2006 Democrats Push to Increase Alternative Fuels Use in the Military
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» Democrats Push for More Alternative Fuels in the Military, May 09, 2006 (Washington, DC) – In an effort to move the nation towards greater energy independence, House Democratic Whip Hoyer, House Science Committee Ranking Democrat Rep. Bart Gordon and House Armed Services Committee Member Rep. Mark Udall submitted an amendment today to the Fiscal Year 2007 Department of Defense Authorization Bill that would increase the use of alternative fuels in the military. The Department of Defense is the largest single buyer of fuel in America and must be a part of any energy independence effort.

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