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December

» Hoyer Statement on Biden Selection of Sudafi Henry as Director of Legislative Affairs, December 30, 2008 Vice President-elect Biden could not have picked a better and more qualified Director of Legislative Affairs than Sudafi Henry.
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» Hoyer Statement on Situation in Gaza, December 29, 2008 Israel is acting in clear self-defense in response to heinous rocket attacks from Hamas-controlled Gaza.
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» House Leaders Address Situation in Gaza, December 29, 2008 House leaders released statements addressing the developing situation in Gaza.
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» Hoyer Statement on First Anniversary of Energy Independence Act, December 19, 2008 With the enactment of the Energy Independence and Security Act one year ago, we took an important step in changing our energy policy.
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» Hoyer: Auto Industry Aid Needed to Prevent Further Economic Decline, December 19, 2008 In deciding today to lend rescue funds to the automakers, President Bush took a necessary step to prevent further economic decline.
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» Democratic Leaders Respond to the Bush Administration's Plan to Aid Auto Industry, December 19, 2008 President Bush announced plans to provide government assistance to prevent the collapse of the American auto industry.
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» Hoyer: Job Creation Package Needed to Address Increasing Unemployment, December 18, 2008 Today’s news that 554,000 Americans filed unemployment claims is another sign that our economy, along with American families everywhere, continues to struggle.
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» Democrats Support Job Creation Package to Address Increasing Unemployment, December 18, 2008 House Democratic leaders urge immediate action on an economic recovery, job creation package following the Department of Labor's report that 554,000 Americans filed new applications for unemployment benefits.
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» THE LEADER'S REPORT: WEEK OF DECEMBER 08, 2008, December 12, 2008
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» Hoyer on the Passing of New York Times Reporter Robin Toner, December 12, 2008 I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Robin Toner.
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» Democrats Rebuke Senate Republicans for Blocking Auto Aid, December 12, 2008 Democrats respond to Senate Republicans' blocking of legislation to provide government loans to the auto industry so that it can restructure.
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» Republicans Play Reckless Game with Nation’s Economy to Take Shots at Labor, December 12, 2008 Every member of Congress should be focused on the overall economy right now, not on satisfying long-standing grudges against political enemies.
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» Hoyer Discusses Tarp Aid for Automotive Industry on Power Lunch, December 12, 2008 We believe there is an ongoing financial crisis. We believe we need to be ready to respond to that, and my view on that is the Congress is available. As you know there's another $350 billion that has not been authorized yet. The Administration has not asked for that yet... [TRANSCRIPT]
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» Hoyer Statement on Nomination of Tom Daschle as HHS Secretary, December 11, 2008 By nominating Tom Daschle to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services and Director of the White House Office of Health Reform, President-elect Obama has made it clear that he intends to follow through on his pledge to reform this nation’s health care system.
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» Democrats Strive to Help Americans Get Back to Work, December 11, 2008 Democrats respond to today’s report from the Department of Labor on rising jobless claims, indicating that an economic recovery package and aid to auto industry is needed to get the economy back on track.
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» Hoyer: Immediate Action Needed to Address Increasing Unemployment, December 11, 2008 Last week, the number of Americans filing unemployment claims reached a 26-year high.
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» Hoyer Statement on Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act, December 10, 2008 This bill is designed to give the automakers the time and space they need to become a competitive, job-creating industry once again.
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» Hoyer Statement on Congressional Panel Report on Economic Stabilization Funds, December 10, 2008 I commend the Congressional Oversight Panel for Economic Stabilization for its initial assessment of the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
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» Hoyer, Members of Congress Send Recommendations to President-Elect Obama on Darfur, December 10, 2008 House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) and 10 Members of Congress sent a bipartisan White Paper on Darfur to President-elect Obama today. This group traveled to Sudan in April 2007.
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» Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act, December 10, 2008 This week, Congress is expected to consider HR 7321, the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act.
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» Floor Statement on the House Passing Auto Loan Bill, December 10, 2008 This time of economic crisis as America is challenged, as economists tell us we are facing the worst recession since the great depression, I want to say to Barney Frank, the Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, nobody has worked harder over the last 12 months on trying with Secretary Paulson, Ben Bernanke, Chris Dodd, Spencer Bachus, others in the Senate and the House to try to address this issue in a responsible, effective way... [TRANSCRIPT]

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» THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008, December 09, 2008 Possible Consideration of H.Res. 1533 – Same Day Consideration Rule, Possible Consideration of Auto Rescue Legislation
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» Democrats Hold Issues Forum on Economic, National Security, December 09, 2008 The Democratic Caucus held an issues forum today, which convened national experts on the economy and national security, addressed efforts to get the economy back on track and protect the American people.
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» Hoyer Statement Following Democratic Caucus Forum on Economic, National Security, December 09, 2008 Today we heard from some of the best minds in America on the profound economic and security challenges facing our nation.
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» On Talks of Automotive Industry Recovery Plan on Bloomberg, December 09, 2008 We are hoping that for all of the parties involved, they understand the political nature of this, and they will make their contributions, in some ways this will be substantial, to make sure that the automobile industry is viable, and they will continue for many years to come. [TRANSCRIPT]
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