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» THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008, September 21, 2008 Suspensions
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» Hoyer Statement on Bush Administration Proposal to Address Financial Crisis, September 20, 2008
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» THE WEEKLY LEADER: WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2008, September 19, 2008 Suspensions, H.R. 5244 - the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008,H.J.Res. ___ - Making continuing appropriations for the Fiscal year 2009
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» THE LEADER'S REPORT: WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2008, September 19, 2008
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» Democrats on Response to Financial Crisis, September 19, 2008 Democratic Leaders issue statements regarding the expected legislative response to the current economic crisis.
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» Hoyer on Response to Economic Crisis, September 19, 2008
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» Addressing Plan to Stabilize Financial Markets on Power Lunch, September 19, 2008 We need to act and we need to act very, very soon and we need to act in a decisive way, and I think what they heard and I think when you played Hank Paulson's comments a little earlier was a response that there was an understanding in a bipartisan way that this matter was extraordinarily serious. [TRANSCRIPT]
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» Hoyer Statement on Ethics Committee Announcing Review of Chairman Rangel’s Finances, September 18, 2008 Majority Leader Hoyer released the following statement today after Acting House Ethics Committee Chairman Gene Green announced the committee will meet next Wednesday to consider an investigation of Rangel’s personal finances.
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» Hoyer Joins Reid and Citizens Affected by Republican Obstruction, September 18, 2008 House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) today joined with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and a group of citizens to discuss how Republican obstructionism and failed policies have weakened our economy, contributed to the turmoil on Wall Street, and neglected the real needs of the American people.
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» Hoyer Statement on Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act, September 18, 2008 House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act.
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» On Bloomberg Discussing AIG Bailout and Future Regulation, September 18, 2008 The Fed in this instance acted under authority that had been granted in depression era days. We have not seen this situation in our economy since those days. The bush management of our economy has been a very poor one. A debt did not matter and that has led us to this past. Unfortunately, the taxpayers are being put at risk. [TRANSCRIPT]

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» THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008, September 17, 2008 The Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 and No Child Left Inside Act of 2008.
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» Hoyer Floor Statement on the ADA Amendments Act, September 17, 2008 House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) released the folowing statement in support of the ADA Amendments Act.
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» House Passes Comprehensive Energy Package, September 17, 2008 House Democrats pass monumental comprehensive energy legislation.
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» Consequences of Republicans' Failed Economic Policies, September 17, 2008 Interactive Online Quiz
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» THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2008, September 17, 2008 Suspensions, H.R. 6842 - National Capital Security and Safety Act, Childers Substitute
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» Hoyer Joins Members of Congress, Disability and Business Communities in Celebrating ADA Amendments Act, September 17, 2008 House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) today joined with leading Members of Congress, the disability and business communities to celebrate the passage by voice vote of the ADA Amendments Act.
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» On Fox with Neil Cavuto on AIG and More Stimulus, September 17, 2008 There are two sides the investment side is not in good shape obviously. We just saw Lehman Brothers go down $650, clearly the consequences of a failure would be substantial. Secretary paulson was reflecting the fact that going further and putting the taxpayer at continued risk on bailing out companies that frankly have taken risks that were unjustified, is not necessarily the policy of what we continue to pursue, particularly when the federal government itself is so deep in debt. [TRANSCRIPT]

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» On House Floor Commemorating the ADA Amendments Act, September 17, 2008 We ought to look at the ability people have, what they can do, not what they can't do. All of us can't do certain things. I urge people to look at what people can do. That's what this bill was about in 1990. That's what this bill is about today. I am very pleased to be here to speak on behalf of this bill. I think this bill may well pass unanimously... [TRANSCRIPT]

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» Hoyer Statement on the National Capital Security and Safety Act, September 16, 2008 House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today in support of the National Capital Security and Safety Act.
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» Hoyer Statement on Comprehensive Energy Package, September 16, 2008 House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today in support of the Comprehensive Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act.
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» Majority Leader Hoyer Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month, September 16, 2008 During Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the legacy, tradition and countless contributions Hispanic-Americans have made to our nation.
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» THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008, September 16, 2008 Suspensions, H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 6842 - National Capital Security and Safety Act
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» You Are Not Entitled to Your Own Facts: Democrats Remind Republicans of their Record, September 15, 2008 The Majority Leader’s office has created a video highlighting powerful clips from last week’s floor statements on Republican failures.
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» Democrats Respond to Wall Street Turmoil, September 15, 2008 Democratic leaders respond to today's announcement of the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers and the takeover of Merrill Lynch by Bank of America.
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