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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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» THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008, December 08, 2008
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» Hoyer Statement on the U.S. Auto Industry, December 05, 2008 In light of today’s dismal report showing millions of Americans out of work and an economy deep in recession, it is clear that we must act to assist the automobile industry.
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» THE WEEKLY LEADER: WEEK OF DECEMBER 08, 2008, December 05, 2008
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» Hoyer Statement Regarding Schedule of House of Representatives, December 05, 2008 At this time, the House is scheduled to reassemble at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9th.
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» Majority Leader Hoyer Releases 2009 Legislative Schedule, December 05, 2008 The 111th Congress is set to convene at a tough and challenging time in our nation’s history.
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» Democrats Call for Action After Dismal November Jobs Report, December 05, 2008 Today, the Department of Labor reported that the American economy lost 533,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate hit a 15-year high.
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» Hoyer: Need for Action Is Clear After Dismal November Jobs Report, December 05, 2008 The American economy lost 533,000 more jobs last month—the worst one-month drop in three decades. Our unemployment rate, 6.7%, is the highest in 15 years.
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» Hoyer Accepts Award from Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations on Behalf of Congress, December 04, 2008 Some awards mark a job well done. This one marks a responsibility that endures: our responsibility to an ally and a friend, a partner for peace and a fellow democracy, the State of Israel; our responsibility to stand by Israel and the Jewish people in a world where friends so often seem outnumbered by threats.

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» Hoyer on the Nomination of Gov. Bill Richardson as Secretary of Commerce, December 03, 2008 The economic crisis has hit workers and businesses hard, with rising unemployment and a frozen credit market, making it especially critical that President-elect Obama choose leaders for his economic team who will help him address the nation’s pressing needs.
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» Hoyer Statement on the Big Three Automakers' Business Plans, December 02, 2008 Last month, the Democratic leadership in Congress insisted that the automakers present a plan for long-term viability before receiving any assistance from the federal government. Today, the automakers are presenting to Congress their plans for restructuring and viability.
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» Hoyer Recognizes World AIDS Day, December 01, 2008 Each year on World AIDS Day we come together as an international community to reflect on the progress we have made combating this horrific disease, as well as recognize how much we have left to accomplish.
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» Democratic Leaders Respond to Announcement of Economic Recession, December 01, 2008 Today, the National Bureau of Economic Research announced that the U.S. economy has been in a recession since December 2007.
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