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» Congress gears up to earn its keep, December 13, 2006 The first step is to go back to a five-day work week. Incoming House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said this would include scheduling votes on Monday. This gives members an incentive to return from their home districts at the start of the week or be recorded as absent for votes, which is not something to boast about at election time...
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» Do something, Congress, December 09, 2006 That appropriate message comes from the new Democratic House majority leader, Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, who writes the schedule for the new Congress...
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» Hoyer Statement on Ethics Committee Findings in Foley Matter, December 08, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader-Elect Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this afternoon:
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» Hoyer Statement on Human Rights Day, December 08, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in recognition of Human Rights Day, which will be observed on Sunday, December 10:
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» Hoyer: Do-Less-Than-Do-Nothing Congress Ends By Doing Nothing, December 07, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC - Majority Leader-Elect Steny H. Hoyer (MD), made the following remarks today at a press conference with Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi (CA) and Congressman David Obey (D-WI), Chairman-elect of the Appropriations Committee:
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» Hoyer: Baker-Hamilton Panel Agrees That Major Change in Course in Iraq Is Imperative, December 06, 2006 None of us should be mistaken about the panel's overriding message to the President and the American people today: It is absolutely imperative that our nation undertake a major course correction in Iraq without delay...
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» Hoyer: Baker-Hamilton Panel Agrees That Major Change in Course in Iraq Is Imperative, December 06, 2006 "Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle deeply appreciate the hard work and commitment of this distinguished, bipartisan Iraq Study Group. None of us should be mistaken about the panel's overriding message to the President and the American people today: It is absolutely imperative that our nation undertake a major course correction in Iraq without delay...

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» War budget may carry conditions, December 06, 2006 House Democratic leaders, who will take control in January, said Tuesday that they are considering attaching a series of conditions to the estimated $160 billion supplemental war funding request for Iraq and Afghanistan that Bush is expected to send them early next year...
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» Hoyer Statement on World AIDS Day, November 30, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in recognition of World AIDS Day, which will be commemorated tomorrow, December 1:
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» Minimum Wage Goes Without Increase For Longest Period in Law's History, November 30, 2006 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This Saturday, December 2, marks the longest time period since the federal minimum wage was established in 1938 that Congress has not raised it. On December 2, the minimum wage will have been stuck at $5.15 per hour for more than nine years and three months.
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» Majority Leader-elect Steny Hoyer Delivers Democratic Radio Address, November 25, 2006 Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-5), House Majority Leader-elect, delivered the Democratic Radio Address this morning at 11:06 a.m. In his address, Majority Leader-elect Hoyer discussed Democrats’ New Direction for America that will restore civility, integrity, and bipartisanship while addressing the priorities of the American people.

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» Hoyer on his Election as Majority Leader on CNN's "The Situation Room", November 16, 2006 Wolf Blitzer interviews the new House Majority Leader....
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» Hoyer on MSNBC's "Hardball" on Being Elected the House Majority Leader, November 16, 2006 Chris Matthews interviews the new House Majority Leader...
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» Steny Hoyer Elected House Majority Leader, November 16, 2006 Hoyer Elected House Majority Leader
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» Moderate Democrats Endorse Hoyer, November 14, 2006 As moderate Members of the Democratic Caucus, we are writing to express our strong support for Steny Hoyer for the position of Majority Leader. Steny, who has served in the House since 1981, has set himself apart by truly appreciating and understanding the diversity within our Caucus. Throughout his tenure, he has served House Democrats in various roles and has always worked tirelessly to ensure that various interests within our party are represented...

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» Ranking Members Endorse Hoyer for Majority Leader, November 14, 2006 There simply is no question: Nancy and Steny have been a terrific team, unifying our Caucus over the last four years and working tirelessly to help us regain the House Majority. We believe that Nancy and Steny not only deserve great credit for bringing us to this point, but also will be the best team to lead our Caucus as we move forward in the Majority...

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» Progressive Members Urge Other Progressives To Back Hoyer for Majority Leader, November 13, 2006 Next Thursday, when our Democratic Caucus meets to organize as the new House Majority in the 110th Congress, we ask that you vote for Steny Hoyer of Maryland as our new Majority Leader...
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» Biography of House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, November 10, 2006 Biography of House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
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» Hoyer: We Owe Our Veterans a Debt of Gratitude, November 10, 2006 WASHINGTON - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in recognition of Veterans Day, which is observed on November 11:
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» Majority of Freshman Class Supports Hoyer for Majority Leader, November 10, 2006 Given Steny’s broad range of assistance to these Members-Elect, it is not surprising that they have chosen to support him. We believe Nancy and Steny have done a terrific job unifying our Caucus and helping us regain the Majority. At our organizational meeting next Thursday, November 16, we hope you will support Steny as our new Majority Leader...

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» Hoyer on MSNBC on the New Democratic Majority and the Leadership Election, November 09, 2006 Democratic Whip Hoyer discusses being invited to the White House, and the priorities of the new Democratic Majority...
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» Young House Democrats Ask Colleagues to Support Hoyer for Majority Leader, November 09, 2006 "Steny's efforts on our behalf did not end on the campaign trail. After we were elected, Steny worked hard to make sure that our transition as new House Members was a smooth one. And, he always sought out our views and was willing to offer advice, when needed. We know that he will do the same for you...
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» DEMOCRATS REGAIN HOUSE MAJORITY!!!, November 08, 2006 DEMOCRATS REGAIN HOUSE MAJORITY!!!
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» Hoyer Letter to House Democrats Regarding Majority Leader Position, November 08, 2006 After toiling for 12 years in the Minority, last night we recaptured the House Majority and now are poised to make history by electing our Leader, Nancy Pelosi, as the first woman Speaker, to pursue an aggressive Democratic agenda that addresses the needs of our nation and the American people, and to ensure that the Executive Branch is no longer given free rein by Congress to do whatever it wants but is held accountable by a co-equal branch of government...

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» Hoyer Statement on Defense Secretary Rumsfeld’s Resignation, November 08, 2006 “It is clear that our strategy in Iraq is not working and that we must chart a new direction in our policy there. Yesterday, the American people sent an unmistakable message through the elections that they want a course correction in Iraq, and today the President indicated that this message has been received...
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