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December

» Hoyer Statement on Federal Employee Pay Increase, December 21, 2006 Today’s announcement, while disappointing, is not a surprise. Unfortunately, the failure of the 109th Congress to pass all but two spending bills for fiscal year 2007 has given the administration the opportunity to mandate the lowest annual raise in almost 20 years...
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» Hoyer on Van Hollen’s Appointment to be Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, December 19, 2006 WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader-Elect Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Speaker-Designate Nancy Pelosi announced that she has appointed Rep. Chris Van Hollen (MD) to serve as Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee:
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» Hoyer on Van Hollen’s Appointment to be Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, December 19, 2006 I discussed the DCCC Chairmanship with Speaker-Designate Pelosi and highly recommended Congressman Van Hollen to this very important position, and I congratulate him today...
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» Minimum Wage: Democrats to raise wages for poor workers, December 14, 2006 The incoming Democratic-led U.S. Congress intends to give a hand to dishwashers, fast-food cooks and America's other poorest-paid workers by raising the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade...
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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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November

» 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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