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» The American People Called For Change, February 26, 2009 Today, President Obama delivered to Congress a budget outline that lays the groundwork for our country’s future economic growth and stability.

» Hoyer Statement on Floor Schedule for Housing Legislation, February 26, 2009 Right now, the House is concluding general debate on H.R. 1106, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.

» Majority Leader Hoyer Statement on President Obama’s Budget, February 26, 2009 Today, President Obama released his budget for Fiscal Year 2010, and Congress is ready to debate and examine it in detail.

» Hoyer Statement on the FY09 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, February 25, 2009 Today, the House completed its work on the fiscal year 2009 appropriations bills.

» Nation Embraces President Obama’s Honest Budget Blueprint for the Future, February 25, 2009 President Obama’s address last night to a Joint Session of Congress called for a “new era of responsibility,” and assured the country that even when faced with economic and fiscal crises, America has the resilience to emerge stronger than before.

» Majority Leader Hoyer Responds to President Obama's Address, February 24, 2009 Tonight, President Obama inspired our nation to confront our economic crisis and turn adversity into opportunity.

» Majority Leader Hoyer Announces Staff Changes, February 24, 2009 In announcing the promotion of Covey-Brandt, Hoyer said: “Throughout her six years in my office, Alexis has continually demonstrated her competence and capabilities across a range of responsibilities. Alexis is a tireless worker, and has earned this well-deserved promotion. She knows our Caucus very well, and will be a terrific asset for this office and Members as Floor Director.”

» Hoyer: Senate Vote is Major Breakthrough for DC Voting Rights Legislation, February 24, 2009 Clearance of the 60-vote threshold in the Senate is a major breakthrough that paves the way to passage and moves us closer to righting a 200-year old wrong that is contradictory to our American ideals at best, and at worst, a denial of democracy for 600,000 citizens living in the District of Columbia.

» Getting Our Fiscal House in Order, February 24, 2009 When President Obama took office just over a month ago, he inherited President Bush’s record deficits, debt and an economy in shambles.

» You Can’t Spell “Earmark” Without an “R”, February 24, 2009 As the House begins debate on the FY09 Consolidated Appropriations Act this week, Republicans are continuing to try to sweep their history under the rug and convince the American people that they are committed to fiscal responsibility.

» Majority Leader Hoyer Statement on White House Fiscal Summit, February 23, 2009 Today’s fiscal summit at the White House was a positive step as we begin to address our nation’s long-term fiscal challenges, and I commend President Obama for convening this meeting so quickly at the beginning of his Presidency.

» Hoyer Receives Honorary Degree from Washington College, February 20, 2009 ‘I am too sensible of my defects not to think it probable that I may have committed many errors.’ George Washington left his country’s service with those words, in his farewell address.

» Hoyer Statement on Upcoming Fiscal Summit, February 20, 2009 I want to commend President Obama for convening a fiscal summit next week, demonstrating his commitment to restoring fiscal responsibility.

» Republicans Gamble with America’s Future, February 18, 2009

» Hoyer Statement on Obama Administration's Housing Plan, February 18, 2009 The impact of the housing crisis has been widespread and deep, devastating homeowners and communities throughout the nation, and launching the worst economic decline since the Great Depression.

» Hoyer Statement on Auto Industry Restructuring Plans, February 17, 2009 The restructuring plans offered by GM and Chrysler today are the next step for the American auto industry as it returns to strength and makes necessary changes to compete in the 21st century economy.

» Hoyer Statement on Increased Troop Levels in Afghanistan, February 17, 2009 President Obama’s announcement that he will send troop reinforcements to Afghanistan is the first step toward refocusing on the security and stabilization of that nation.

» The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Gets Americans Back To Work, February 13, 2009 Today, the House passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act conference report to begin the process of repairing our economy and getting Americans back to work.

» Hoyer Statement on Floor Schedule for American Recovery and Reinvestment Conference Report, February 12, 2009 The House is scheduled to meet at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow and is expected to proceed directly to consideration of the American Recovery and Reinvestment conference report.

» Hoyer Observes President Lincoln’s 200th Birthday, February 12, 2009 Today, we celebrate the 200th birthday of our nation’s 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.

» Hoyer Statement on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Conference Report, February 11, 2009 The compromise economic recovery legislation is a victory for the country and for the American people.

» Republicans Ignore the Facts on Americans’ Support for Recovery Bill, February 11, 2009 Throughout the debate on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, House Republicans have played political games to cover their opposition to critical economic recovery legislation and their lack of a serious alternative.

» Hoyer Statement on the Obama Administration's Financial Stabilization Plan, February 10, 2009 As Secretary Geithner recognizes, our financial crisis was brought on, in large part, by ‘individuals, businesses, and governments [that] borrowed beyond their means.’

» Budget Crunch: How Did We Get Here?, February 10, 2009 The Clinton administration delivered the nation into the 21st century with a record budget surplus. In eight years, President Bush and Republican Congresses squandered the budget opportunities they inherited and turned them into the worst deficits in American history.

» Hoyer: President Obama Makes Strong Case for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, February 09, 2009 Tonight, President Obama made a compelling case for an economic recovery plan with the power to create or save up to 4 million American jobs.

 

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