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» Hoyer Statement on 60th Anniversary of Integration of U.S. Armed Forces, July 23, 2008
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» Interview on ADA by NAM Radio Broadcast, July 23, 2008 Many businesses employ disabled people and manufacturers were key supporters of renewal of the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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» Statement on Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act, July 23, 2008 The bill we debate today isn't simply about helping hundreds of thousands of americans keep their homes, as vital as that objective is, it's about stabilizing an entire economy. We've talked about a stimulus bill this is a very important component of the stimulus of our economy... [TRANSCRIPT]
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» THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2008, July 22, 2008 American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act and Suspensions
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» Hoyer Statement on Arrest of War Criminal Radovan Karadzic, July 22, 2008 I strongly welcome the news that the Bosnian Serb leader who helped to orchestrate the ethnic cleansing of Bosnia, Radovan Karadzic, has been arrested in Serbia.
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» THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008, July 21, 2008 Suspensions
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» THE WEEKLY LEADER: WEEK OF JULY 21, 2008, July 18, 2008 American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act, Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 and Suspensions.
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» Hoyer Headed to Gulf Coast Region, July 18, 2008 WASHINGTON, DC—As the third anniversary of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina nears, Majority Leader Hoyer (D-MD) will head to the Gulf Coast Region on Monday, July 21, for two days of tours and meetings with regional elected officials and other stakeholders in the rebuilding effort.
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» THE LEADER'S REPORT: WEEK OF JULY 14, 2008, July 18, 2008
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» House Republicans Block DRILL Act, July 18, 2008 Republicans voted against legislation to increase domestic production of oil and gas.
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» Hoyer Statement on House Republicans’ Trip to the Arctic Refuge, July 18, 2008 House Republicans are headed to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge this weekend, and as usual, it looks like they’re headed in the wrong direction.
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» Majority Leader Hoyer Statement on DRILL Act, July 17, 2008 Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands: With Americans being pummeled by $4 a gallon gas, it is high time America did just that. With the passage of the DRILL Act, America will move decisively to increase its domestic oil production—exactly what our friends on the other side of the aisle say we should be doing.
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» THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2008, July 16, 2008 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act Motion to Instruct Conferees, Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands (DRILL) Act of 2008
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» Hoyer Applauds Passage of Intelligence Bill, July 16, 2008 WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer released the following statement today after the House passed the Intelligence Authorization Act today:
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» Hoyer Statement on Announcement of Lease Sale in National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, July 16, 2008 This announcement shows that Democrats are right to push for a rapid leasing of the NPR-A, which is known to contain significant reserves of oil and natural gas.
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» Hoyer Statement on Return of Israeli Soldiers’ Bodies to Israel, July 16, 2008 Today is a day of mixed emotions, when we begin the official mourning of two young and courageous soldiers who gave their lives in defense of their nation, our democratic ally, Israel.
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» THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2008, July 15, 2008 H.R. 5959 - FY09 Intelligence Authorization Act, H.R. 415 - To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
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» Congress Overrides President's Veto of Medicare Improvements Act , July 15, 2008 The House overrode the President's veto of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act today.
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» Hoyer Statement on Medicare Veto Override, July 15, 2008 Last week we watched as Senator Ted Kennedy returned from treatment for his brain cancer to cast his vote in favor of this vital Medicare bill.
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» Diane Rehm Radio Show, July 15, 2008 President Bush has lifted a 27 year executive order banning offshore drilling. The move puts new pressure on Congress to follow suit, but many believe expanded offshore drilling will have little impact on current record breaking oil prices...
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» Discussing GSE Plan Concerning Housing Bill, July 15, 2008 I believe there's a great deal of focus on both sides of the aisle in a bipartisan way that action to respond to the challenges that are confronting the financial markets generally and fannie mae and freddie mac in particular... [TRANSCRIPT]
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» Discussing GSE Plan Concerning Housing Bill, July 15, 2008 I believe there's a great deal of focus on both sides of the aisle in a bipartisan way that action to respond to the challenges that are confronting the financial markets generally and fannie mae and freddie mac in particular... [TRANSCRIPT]
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» Statement on Medicare on House Floor, July 15, 2008 Preventing these medicare cuts isn't a republican issue or a democratic issue. It's an issue of protecting and preserving the health care that over 44 million seniors count on, depend on, and yes, deserve... [TRANSCRIPT]
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» THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2008, July 14, 2008 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 and Suspensions
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» Majority Leader Hoyer Statement on Bush Announcement Lifting Executive Ban on Offshore Drilling, July 14, 2008 Today President Bush announced that he is lifting the executive ban on oil drilling off America’s coastlines.
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