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» Hoyer Speaks on Health Care Reform at NCPA's Annual Conference, May 12, 2009 ‘Patient-centered care’: as I’m sure you know, that is one of the biggest buzz-phrases in our healthcare debate.
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» Rep. Hoyer wants funds, incentives for advanced transmission cable, May 12, 2009 As the United States looks to expand the electric grid to reach renewable energy generation and cut greenhouse gas emissions, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) wants to ensure the transmission cables themselves more efficient and "smart."
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» THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2009, May 11, 2009 Suspensions, Dispose of H.Res. __ - Raising a question of privileges of the House
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» Hoyer Statement on Pledge by Health Care Stakeholders to Reduce Costs, May 11, 2009 Containing rising health care costs that are an increasing burden on families, businesses and the federal budget is one of the critical goals of enacting health care reform this year.
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» Editorial: The President's Budget, May 10, 2009 "WE CAN no longer afford to leave the hard choices for the next budget, the next administration or the next generation," declared President Barack Obama last week as he unveiled his budget.
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» Molehill Out of a Budget Mountain, May 10, 2009 The mountain labored, and brought forth a mouse. Last week the administration confronted the budget of the U.S. government in the "line by line" review long promised by President Obama -- and found theoretical savings almost invisible to the naked eye.
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» THE WEEKLY LEADER: WEEK OF MAY 11, 2009, May 08, 2009 Suspensions, Dispose of H.Res. __ - Raising a question of privileges of the House, H.R. 2187 - 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, H.R. __ - Fiscal Year 2009 War Supplemental Appropriations Bill
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» Will Republicans Work with Democrats for Health Care Reform?, May 08, 2009 This week, Republican pollster Frank Luntz met with Members of the House Republican Conference to present a messaging strategy to oppose health care reform.
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» THE LEADER'S REPORT: WEEK OF MAY 04, 2009, May 08, 2009
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» Hoyer Statement on Democratic Efforts to Create Jobs, Opportunity, May 08, 2009 While today’s numbers offer a glimmer of hope that this recession is starting to slow down, there are still far too many Americans who are out of work and struggling to find employment.
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» Hoyer Statement on Floor Schedule for the Supplemental Appropriations Bill, May 07, 2009 I commend Chairman Obey for completing work on the President’s supplemental request for 2009 quickly. I will bring the supplemental to the House Floor for a vote next week so that we can send a bill to the President for his signature as soon as possible.
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» Hoyer Statement on Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act, May 07, 2009 It is well-known by now that our economic crisis began as a foreclosure crisis. It began with homeowners across America signing up for mortgages they could not afford.
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» President Obama Announces Full FY10 Budget Proposal, May 07, 2009 Today, President Obama announced his full budget proposal, including $17 billion in spending cuts.
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» Hoyer Statement on the President’s Budget, May 07, 2009 The President made clear when he took office that his Administration would be focused on restoring responsibility to all parts of government, including the budget.
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» Hoyer faces entitlements, May 07, 2009 House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) stepped out of his role as the heavy lifter in the background on Wednesday, calling on Congress to tackle long-dreaded entitlement reform, criticizing Congress for “a long history of inaction on long-term fiscal issues” and breaking with key Democrats by endorsing a commission to do so should Congress fail to act.
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» Hoyer Applauds Passage of Anti-Fraud Legislation and Bipartisan Commission, May 06, 2009 With today’s passage of the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act, the House continues to take action on measures aimed at protecting consumers and preventing another economic crisis from occurring.
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» THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2009, May 06, 2009 Complete Consideration of H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act
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» Hoyer Delivers Keynote Address on Entitlement and Health Care Reform, May 06, 2009 If I were to guess the single most lasting lesson of our economic crisis, and if I were to spell it out in just five words, I would say: this is what debt does.
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» Lawmakers Seeking Consensus On Social Security Overhaul, May 06, 2009 Key lawmakers from both parties have held tentative talks about overhauling the Social Security system, and Congress could turn its attention to the federal retirement program as soon as this fall if a bipartisan consensus emerges, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer said yesterday.
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» Democratic Agenda Regarding Health Care Reform on MSNBC, May 06, 2009 I'm hopeful that we are going to get bipartisan support. After all everybody in between gets sick. They need health care. So this ought not to be a partisan issue... [TRANSCRIPT]
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» Hoyer Statement on Congresswoman Tauscher’s Nomination as Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, May 05, 2009 I offer my congratulations to Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher on her nomination as Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security.
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» THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2009, May 05, 2009 Suspensions, Begin Consideration of H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act
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» Hoyer Commemorates Jewish American Heritage Month, May 05, 2009 This May, we recognize Jewish American Heritage Month, a celebration of the long, rich history of Jewish Americans and the numerous ways they have shaped and strengthened American society.
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» Democrats Offer Long-Term Solutions to Address Housing Crisis, Strengthen the Economy, May 05, 2009 Stabilizing the housing market is critical to restoring our economy. This week, the House will consider two new bills that address the most egregious practices at the heart of the subprime lending meltdown – predatory lending and mortgage fraud.
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» Dems' effective one-two punch, May 05, 2009 Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) is the most partisan Democrat in the House, while her deputy, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), is one of the most bipartisan lawmakers in the lower chamber, according to a survey conducted by The Hill.
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