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» THE DAILY DOSE: TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2009, June 30, 2009 The Obama administration's implementation of stimulus package incentives intended to spur nationwide adoption of electronic medical records will give special attention to solo practitioners and small group practices. Small medical practices provide the majority of all ambulatory care visits in the United States, yet many lack the resources to improve the quality of care delivered to a diverse population...

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» THE DAILY DOSE: MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2009, June 29, 2009
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» THE LEADER'S REPORT: WEEK OF JUNE 22, 2009, June 26, 2009
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» Hoyer Statement on the American Clean Energy and Security Act, June 26, 2009 This is a transformative moment. This is a moment to build a clean energy future for our country. This is a moment to create jobs. This is a moment to take on, at long last, a defining challenge of our time: global warming.
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» THE DAILY DOSE: FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2009, June 26, 2009
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» Hoyer Statement on Senate Confirmation of Ellen Tauscher, June 26, 2009 Last night, the Senate confirmed my good friend Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher as the new Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security.
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» Houses Passes American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, June 26, 2009 Today, the House passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.
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» Close Win Predicted For Cap-and-Trade Bill, June 26, 2009 The House could vote today on a measure to cap U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, with Democratic leaders predicting a tight victory for a behemoth bill that has grown more complex with each compromise.
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» THE DAILY LEADER: FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2009, June 26, 2009 H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Complete Consideration of H.R. 2996 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
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» Details Discussed of Climate Change Bill on Fox News, June 26, 2009 The fact of the matter is, though, that there's no tax in this bill. This is an attempt through the free market system to address the global warming issue to make us energy independent and to focus on innovation and the development of renewable energy sources which will make us energy independent in the future which is critical for our national security... [TRANSCRIPT]

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» Energy Independence and National Security Talks on Bloomberg, June 26, 2009 We think this is a critically important, historic day to move on some very critically important issues. One is our national security. We cannot continue to be held hostage to those from abroad who are supplying us with an overwhelming percentage of our energy needs. We also have to meet the global warming crisis that confronts us for these two issues are critical. This bill is a step, an important step, to meet these two challenges... [TRANSCRIPT]

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» Speech on American Clean Energy and Security Act on House Floor, June 26, 2009 Mark this day, June 26, 2009. My colleagues we have an opportunity to serve in a historic session of the Congress of the United States. We have an opportunity to take action that will make a major difference in the security and independence and environment of our globe as well as our country. We have been given the privilege by our fellow citizens to serve in a time of historic change and meeting challenges that were the subject of this past presidential campaign. [TRANSCRIPT]

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» House Budget Committee Holds Hearing on PAYGO, June 25, 2009 Today, the House Budget Committee held a hearing on the Statutory “Pay-As-You-Go” Act of 2009.
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» Democrats Protect our National Interests, June 25, 2009 Today, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which provides our military the resources it needs to keep Americans safe, reaffirms our support for our service members, and eliminates waste, fraud and abuse in the contracting process.
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» THE DAILY DOSE: THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2009, June 25, 2009 President Barack Obama stepped up pressure on Congress on Wednesday to pass healthcare reform this year. A group that helped elect President Barack Obama is building a database of complaints from Americans about health care to help him push through an overhaul.
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» Hoyer Statement on National Defense Authorization Act, June 25, 2009 I want to thank Chairman Skelton and the Armed Services Committee for their hard work on this bill, and I urge my colleagues to support it.
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» Democrats Take Action to Restore Fiscal Responsibility, June 25, 2009 Democrats have taken action to restore fiscal responsibility in order to reverse years of reckless spending under the Bush Administration, and restoring PAYGO is a central part of that effort.
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» Hoyer Statement on Budget Committee PAYGO Hearing, June 25, 2009 I want to thank Chairman Spratt for holding a hearing today to discuss reinstating statutory PAYGO.
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» Congress Must Pay for What It Spends, June 25, 2009 In recent years, America's fiscal story has been one of steady decline -- from record surpluses to record deficits.
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» THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2009, June 24, 2009 Complete Consideration of H.R. 2647 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, Possible Consideration of H.R. 2996 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
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» THE DAILY DOSE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009, June 24, 2009 Fundamental health reform is integral to putting the country on the path to economic recovery. Several new nonpartisan polls show strong public support for reforming health care as well as a public health insurance option.
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» Hoyer Speaks in Regard to DC Metro Crash on House Floor, June 24, 2009 On Monday evening, as millions of Americans were making their daily commute home, tragedy struck in our nation's Capital. The collision outside of the station in Northeast... [TRANSCRIPT]
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» THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2009, June 23, 2009 Suspension, H.R. 2892 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010, Begin Consideration of H.R. 2647 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
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» American Clean Energy and Security Act, June 23, 2009 This legislation is a comprehensive approach to America's energy policy that charts a new course towards a clean energy economy.
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» THE DAILY DOSE: TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009, June 23, 2009 With each passing year, Americans are paying more for health care coverage. Skyrocketing premiums and out-of-pocket medical costs are battering family budgets, eroding U.S. competitiveness in the global economy and threatening the American standard of living. Health costs are increasing at an unsustainable rate, and the national economy will not thrive unless they are reined in.

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