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» Hoyer Statement on the Supplemental Appropriations Act, May 14, 2009 I urge my colleagues to support this supplemental appropriations bill, which makes vital investments in the needs of our troops, responsible policy abroad, and security at home.

» Hoyer Statement on Weapons Acquisition Reform, May 13, 2009 The weapons acquisition reform legislation passed by the House today is a significant step toward reducing waste, fraud and abuse in government spending.

» Hoyer Statement on House Energy Legislation, May 13, 2009 I want to congratulate Chairman Waxman, Chairman Markey and the Members of the Energy and Commerce Committee in reaching consensus on key elements of comprehensive clean energy legislation.

» Hoyer Introduces Legislation to Improve Efficiency & Reliability of Energy Transmission, May 12, 2009 As we look to update our energy infrastructure, as well as pursue the development of alternative energy sources, it is important to ensure we can transmit energy efficiently and reliably throughout the country.

» Hoyer Statement on Medicare and Social Security Trustees Report, May 12, 2009 Today’s report shows that the challenges confronting Medicare and Social Security are continuing to grow.

» The Verdict Is In: Health Care Costs Are Unsustainable, May 12, 2009 America faces many serious challenges, but the rising cost of health care represents one of the greatest threats to our economic growth and long-term fiscal stability.

» Hoyer Statement on Pledge by Health Care Stakeholders to Reduce Costs, May 11, 2009 Containing rising health care costs that are an increasing burden on families, businesses and the federal budget is one of the critical goals of enacting health care reform this year.

» Will Republicans Work with Democrats for Health Care Reform?, May 08, 2009 This week, Republican pollster Frank Luntz met with Members of the House Republican Conference to present a messaging strategy to oppose health care reform.

» Hoyer Statement on Democratic Efforts to Create Jobs, Opportunity, May 08, 2009 While today’s numbers offer a glimmer of hope that this recession is starting to slow down, there are still far too many Americans who are out of work and struggling to find employment.

» Hoyer Statement on Floor Schedule for the Supplemental Appropriations Bill, May 07, 2009 I commend Chairman Obey for completing work on the President’s supplemental request for 2009 quickly. I will bring the supplemental to the House Floor for a vote next week so that we can send a bill to the President for his signature as soon as possible.

» Hoyer Statement on Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act, May 07, 2009 It is well-known by now that our economic crisis began as a foreclosure crisis. It began with homeowners across America signing up for mortgages they could not afford.

» Hoyer Statement on the President’s Budget, May 07, 2009 The President made clear when he took office that his Administration would be focused on restoring responsibility to all parts of government, including the budget.

» Hoyer Applauds Passage of Anti-Fraud Legislation and Bipartisan Commission, May 06, 2009 With today’s passage of the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act, the House continues to take action on measures aimed at protecting consumers and preventing another economic crisis from occurring.

» Hoyer Statement on Congresswoman Tauscher’s Nomination as Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, May 05, 2009 I offer my congratulations to Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher on her nomination as Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security.

» Hoyer Commemorates Jewish American Heritage Month, May 05, 2009 This May, we recognize Jewish American Heritage Month, a celebration of the long, rich history of Jewish Americans and the numerous ways they have shaped and strengthened American society.

» Democrats Offer Long-Term Solutions to Address Housing Crisis, Strengthen the Economy, May 05, 2009 Stabilizing the housing market is critical to restoring our economy. This week, the House will consider two new bills that address the most egregious practices at the heart of the subprime lending meltdown – predatory lending and mortgage fraud.

» Hoyer: Obama’s Tax Reform Proposals Encourage Job Creation, Investment, May 04, 2009 The proposal announced today by President Obama is a needed step to reform tax laws that currently give a competitive advantage to businesses that invest overseas rather than in our own nation, and that allow the wealthiest to avoid paying their fair share.

» The Health Care Congress: Working to Improve Quality, Access, and Affordability For All Americans, May 01, 2009 Working with President Obama, the 111th Congress has made health care a top priority, already taking major action to expand coverage for uninsured children, invest in critical health care initiatives, and lay the groundwork for comprehensive health care reform.

» Budget Update: Congress Passes President Obama's Budget, May 01, 2009 This week, the House and Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Resolution, setting key national priorities and approving an economic blueprint for job creation and recovery from recession.

» Hoyer Applauds Passage of Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights, April 30, 2009 Families are at a significant disadvantage when dealing with credit card companies, and are too often the victims of unfair and deceptive practices. The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights puts an end to those practices.

» Hoyer Marks President Obama’s First Hundred Days, April 29, 2009 Tonight, the President laid out the challenges facing our nation when he took office, and what has been done to start addressing them.

» Hoyer Welcomes New Members, Congressmen Quigley and Murphy, April 29, 2009 I am thrilled to welcome our two newest members– Congressmen Mike Quigley and Scott Murphy.

» Hoyer: In First 100 Days Obama, Congress Making Progress on Key American Priorities, April 28, 2009 President Obama and the 111th Congress took office facing some of the greatest challenges any President and Congress have faced in history - an economic recession, a banking crisis, a housing meltdown, and two wars.

» Democrats Build Solid Record of Accomplishments in the 111th Congress, April 28, 2009 In President Obama’s first 100 days, Congress has sent a wide range of measures to his desk and passed numerous others through the House.

» Hoyer Statement on Equal Pay Day, April 28, 2009 Today on Equal Pay Day, we recognize the damaging impact that pay discrimination has on every woman in every workplace in America.

 

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