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» Hoyer Responds to Announcement of Economic Recession, December 01, 2008 Today the National Bureau of Economic Research announced that the U.S. economy has officially been in a recession since December 2007--but that will not come as a surprise to millions of Americans.
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» Democrats Laud President-Elect Obama's Choices for National Security Team, December 01, 2008 President-elect Obama held a press conference today to announce his national security team: Senator Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State, Robert Gates as Secretary of Defense, Eric Holder as Attorney General, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano as Secretary of Homeland Security, Susan Rice as Ambassador to the United Nations, and General Jim Jones as National Security Adviser.

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» Hoyer on President-Elect Obama's National Security Team, December 01, 2008 Today, Barack Obama kept his campaign promise to choose advisors of the highest stature, from a variety of backgrounds, who would challenge his thinking on vital issues.
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» Hoyer Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai, November 27, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Mumbai, our friends throughout all of India, and their concerned loved ones in the United States.
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» Hoyer Applauds President-Elect Obama’s Nominations for OMB, November 25, 2008 Today’s economic announcement from President-elect Obama indicated that he is serious about ending the fiscal recklessness that has characterized the Bush Administration.
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» Democrats Welcome President-Elect Obama's Economic Team, November 24, 2008 Democratic Leaders welcome the President-elect Obama's President-elect Obama’s nominations to his economic team
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» Hoyer Statement on President-Elect Obama’s Economic Team, November 24, 2008 For months now, the historic scope of our economic crisis has been clear to all Americans. Our financial markets have seen great turmoil, leading millions of Americans to fear for the security of their savings, pensions, and retirements.
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» On Fox News Discussing the Automotive Rescue Plan and the Incoming Obama Administration, November 23, 2008 I'm not talking about numbers right now, Chris. We're going to have to determine that. But clearly, we need to have stimulus and help for those -- not the big corporations, but those struggling with losing their jobs, losing their ability to put food on their tables... [TRANSCRIPT]
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» Hoyer Applauds Senate's Passage of House Legislation Extending Unemployment Insurance, November 20, 2008 I applaud the Senate's passage of House legislation extending unemployment insurance for Americans suffering in this recession.
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» Hoyer Congratulates Waxman on Chairmanship, Commends Dingell for Service, November 20, 2008 I want to commend Chairman John Dingell for his nearly 53 years of service to his constituents and to our nation, making him the longest serving member of Congress come next February.
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» Democrats Hold Auto Industry Accountable, Demand Plan for Viability, November 20, 2008 Congressional Democrats held a press conference today stating they will hold the auto industry accountable to the American People and demand they provide a plan for viability.
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» Hoyer and Democrats Demand Auto Industry Be Held Accountable; Provide a Plan for Viability, November 20, 2008 As we said this afternoon, Democrats fully understand the importance of America’s automotive industry to our entire economy, and to the 3 million workers who depend on it for employment.
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» On Fox News Speaking about the Auto Industry and Challenges Facing the New Congress, November 20, 2008 There's no question we have pressure. We've been given substantial majority in the house and senate and we have a democratic president, barack obama and the public is expecting the change they want to see in their country and as a result I think we have a heavy responsibility and we'll work hard to meet that responsibility... [TRANSCRIPT]

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» THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008, November 19, 2008
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» Exchange with Kay Bailey Hutchison on the Automaker Aid Bill on Bloomberg, November 19, 2008 Trying to stabilize the bad statistics that are coming and more importantly the bad realities of lost jobs, lost employment, lost health care, that stabilizing the financial markets clearly was an objective. But also stabilizing the auto industry which is critical to our country's health is also very important... [TRANSCRIPT]

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» THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008, November 18, 2008 Members are advised that the House will reassemble at 1:00 p.m., at which time Member-elect Marcia Fudge (OH-11) will be sworn in.
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» Hoyer Delivers Address on Historic Election, Congressional Agenda, November 18, 2008 House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) today discussed the ramifications of the historic 2008 election and the agenda for the incoming 111th Congress at the National Press Club.
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» Hoyer Speaks at National Press Club on Historic Election, Congressional Agenda, November 18, 2008
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» On CNBC Discussing the Automotive Industry and Helping Automakers with TARP, November 18, 2008 We had a meeting yesterday with Secretary Paulson and Chairman Bernanke for some period of time, over an hour, and we discussed those issues. First of all, we think that from the standpoint of Secretary Paulson and Chairman Bernanke, they believe that the TARP program has been successful, successful to the extent that the very deep plunge that they feared has been staunched and that there's been a stabilization in the financial community... [TRANSCRIPT]

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» Speaking at the National Press Club Engaged in a Q&A Session, November 18, 2008 We will defend the legislation that was passed last year and the energy bill as well which affects greater efficiencies in automobiles... [TRANSCRIPT]
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» Speaking at the National Press Club on the Congressional Agenda, November 18, 2008 Our challenge is ensuring that we live up to the possibility of that day and the promise of this moment in history. With that oortunity in mind I want to talk as house majority leader about the shape of the new congress and its work in the new year. [TRANSCRIPT]
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» THE WEEKLY LEADER: WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17, 2008, November 14, 2008 Possible consideration of economic recovery legislation.
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» Leaders & Experts Respond to Worsening Economic Conditions, November 13, 2008 The Department of Labor reported that jobless claims increased last week to 516,000, the highest level since the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
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» Hoyer Statement on U.S. Jobless Claims Reaching Highest Point in Seven Years, November 13, 2008 Today’s report from the Labor Department confirms that this recession is threatening the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of Americans.
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» Broaching the Subject of the Automotive Industry Recovery Plan on Fox News, November 13, 2008 We know what happens in the great depression, the reason it went to a depression is because the government failed to act. The government failed to step in and stabilize the economy. We know that. Ben bernanke, the history of the great depression, as you well know, said, "if you do not act, we are going to have a real crisis."... [TRANSCRIPT]

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