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Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer

Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
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    Congressman Steny H. Hoyer of Maryland is a strong advocate of Democrats’ policies to strengthen America’s middle class, its economy, and its national security.
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  4. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
    Friday
    Last night, I joined the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute with Rep. Joe Garcia and CHCI President and CEO Esther Aguilera to honor Hispanic American Members of the 113th Congress.
    Photo: Last night, I joined the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute with Rep. Joe Garcia and CHCI President and CEO Esther Aguilera to honor Hispanic American Members of the 113th Congress.
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    Friday
    I am encouraged by the jobs numbers for December released today showing our economy added 168,000 private sector jobs last month. As the 113th Congress begins, I hope House Republicans will work with Democrats on jobs legislation to build on these gains and help put more Americans back to work.
    Hoyer Statement on December Jobs Report | The Office of Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
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    “I am encouraged by the jobs numbers for December released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics today, which show that our economy added 168,000 private sector jobs last month.  While we continue to move in the right direction, we must remain focused on taking action to support economic growth and...
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  7. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer shared a link.
    January 3
    I spoke on the House Floor this afternoon in opposition to the rules package put forward by Republicans for the 113th Congress that ignores the previous budget agreement, and denies the representatives of our territories the right to vote on the House Floor. http://1.usa.gov/ZhnTVf
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  8. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer shared a link.
    January 3
    Today, I introduced legislation amending the House rules to allow the Delegates of the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands and the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico to vote in the Hou...se. While the delegates and Resident Commissioner were given these rights in the 110th and 111th Congress without legal controversy, the voices of 5 million Americans are being ignored under Republicans’ rules. http://1.usa.gov/Uivv8GSee More
    Hoyer Introduces Resolution to Restore Voting Rights to Delegates, Resident Commissioner | The Offic
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    "It is vital that the voices of the 5 million Americans represented by delegates and the Resident Commissioner in the U.S. House of Representatives are heard in our legislative process," stated Democratic Whip Hoyer. "By changing the House rules to silence these voices in the 112th Congress and...
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  9. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer shared a link.
    January 3
    I am proud to join in welcoming the members of the 113th Congress, and I am hopeful that we can immediately get to work on the issues that matter to our constituents: creating middle-class jobs, reducing deficits, and keeping Americans safe. Our first order of business ought to be passing disaster relief for those affected by Superstorm Sandy. http://1.usa.gov/TzhXDl
    Hoyer Statement on the Convening of the 113th Congress | The Office of Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
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    “With the swearing-in of the 113th Congress today, I am hopeful that the House can refocus on the issues that matter to our constituents: creating middle-class jobs, reducing deficits, and keeping Americans safe.  After two years of the least-productive Congress in modern history, with lit...
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  11. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
    January 3
    I was proud to speak this morning at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s ceremonial swearing-in for the 113th Congress. http://1.usa.gov/Uq2WTc
    Photo: I was proud to speak this morning at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s ceremonial swearing-in for the 113th Congress. http://1.usa.gov/Uq2WTc
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    January 2
    While I remain disappointed that the House Republican leadership did not allow a vote on the Hurricane Sandy supplemental legislation last night, I am relieved that Speaker Boehner has agreed to move forward with a vote on flood insurance t...his week. I look forward to working with my colleagues from both parties to quickly pass this disaster assistance so those affected can rebuild their lives and businesses. http://1.usa.gov/10PUt13See More
    Hoyer Statement on Republican Leadership's Newly Announced Scheduled Actions for Hurricane Sandy Rel
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    "While I remain disappointed that the House Republican leadership did not allow a vote on the Hurricane Sandy supplemental legislation last night, I am relieved that Speaker Boehner has agreed to move forward with a vote on flood insurance this week. It is unfortunate that the Speaker has decided to...
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  14. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer shared a link.
    January 2
    The Institute for Supply Management report released today confirms that manufacturing remains a bright spot in our economic recovery. As the new Congress convenes tomorrow, I urge House Republican leaders to get serious about helping our manufacturers create jobs by working with Democrats to pass Make It In America legislation. http://1.usa.gov/UIN3t2
    Hoyer Statement on Manufacturing Report | The Office of Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
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    “The report released this morning by the Institute for Supply Management shows new gains for America’s manufacturing sector, including in sector employment, and confirms that manufacturing remains a bright spot in our economic recovery.  After a brief contraction in November, manufacturing grew...
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  16. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
    January 2
    At 3pm, I’ll be speaking with Don Lemon on CNN Newsroom about bipartisan opposition to the House Republicans' decision to adjourn the 112th Congress without passing aid to Hurricane Sandy victims.
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    January 2
    Now is the time to provide Hurricane Sandy relief. I am profoundly disappointed that House Republicans are planning to adjourn the 112th Congress without providing assistance to the storm’s victims. http://1.usa.gov/Vuf1WA
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  18. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer shared a link.
    January 1
    Tonight the House acted to stop our nation from going over the fiscal cliff by passing the American Taxpayer Relief Act, which will prevent millions of middle class Americans and small businesses from seeing a tax increase. http://1.usa.gov/UDiEvj
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    January 1
    I’m disappointed that the first vote House Republicans scheduled in 2013 would extend the civilian federal employee pay freeze for another year. I strongly oppose such a move since middle-class federal employees have already contributed nearly $90 billion toward deficit reduction at a time when other groups have not been asked to contribute.
    Hoyer Statement on Federal Pay Freeze Bill | The Office of Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
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    “Today House Republicans continued their attack on hardworking federal employees by bringing to the Floor a bill that would extend the pay freeze on civilian federal employees for another year.  I strongly oppose such a move – which, fortunately, has no chance of passing the Senate –  beca...
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  24. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
    December 31, 2012
    In a few minutes, I’ll be speaking with Christine Romans on CNN about the fiscal cliff.
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    December 31, 2012
    Today at 11:05am, I’ll be speaking with Thomas Roberts on MSNBC about the fiscal cliff.
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  27. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer shared a link.
    December 27, 2012
    At a press conference today, I urged Speaker Boehner to call the House back into session to address the fiscal cliff, in addition to taking up a Farm Bill, the Violence Against Women Act, and other priorities. Democrats are ready to work and compromise, and I hope House Republicans will join us to reach agreement on our country’s most serious challenges. http://1.usa.gov/V7C0a5
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  29. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
    December 21, 2012
    This afternoon, I joined the Democratic leadership at a press conference to call on Republicans to work with us on a balanced, bipartisan deal to avoid the fiscal cliff. http://1.usa.gov/U2qoEe
    Photo: This afternoon, I joined the Democratic leadership at a press conference to call on Republicans to work with us on a balanced, bipartisan deal to avoid the fiscal cliff. http://1.usa.gov/U2qoEe
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  32. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
    December 21, 2012
    In a few minutes, I’ll be speaking with Andrea Mitchell Reports on MSNBC about the fiscal cliff.
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  35. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
    December 21, 2012
    If Congress does not extend the middle class tax cuts, a typical family of four will see a $2,200 rise in their taxes next year. Danita Meadows Parkinson shared that this tax increase could mean putting less food on the table for her children. Please click “like” below if you agree with Danita that we must ensure middle class families are protected from higher taxes as Congress negotiates a balanced solution to the fiscal cliff.
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  36. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
    December 21, 2012
    This morning at 8:30am, I’ll be on CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss the fiscal cliff.
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  38. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
    December 20, 2012
    Today, my staff gave coffee and cookies to Capitol police officers as part of the “26 acts of kindness” movement inspired by Ann Curry. These gifts were to thank the officers for their work to keep the Capitol, its staff, and its visitors safe; and to honor the memory of the victims of Friday’s tragic shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. You can do your part to honor the 20 students and 6 staff who were killed at Sandy Hook by creating your own 26 acts of kindness. Follow online at www.twitter.com/#26acts and join the movement: http://www.facebook.com/26acts
    Photo: Today, my staff gave coffee and cookies to Capitol police officers as part of the “26 acts of kindness” movement inspired by Ann Curry. These gifts were to thank the officers for their work to keep the Capitol, its staff, and its visitors safe; and to honor the memory of the victims of Friday’s tragic shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. You can do your part to honor the 20 students and 6 staff who were killed at Sandy Hook by creating your own 26 acts of kindness. Follow online at www.twitter.com/#26acts and join the movement: http://www.facebook.com/26acts
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  40. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer shared a link.
    December 20, 2012
    This morning, I spoke with Chuck Todd on MSNBC’s “The Daily Rundown” about how Republican’s “Plan B” is not the answer to the fiscal cliff. We need a balanced, bipartisan solution to put our country on a fiscally sound path. http://1.usa.gov/Vbqzfi
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  41. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
    December 20, 2012
    At around 9:10 am, I will be speaking with Chuck Todd on MSNBC’s The Daily Rundown about the fiscal cliff.
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  42. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer shared a link.
    December 19, 2012
    As the longest-serving female Member of Congress, U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski has always been a trailblazer and will now make history once more as the first woman to chair the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee. I join in congratulating her on this achievement. http://1.usa.gov/ZjVDlG
    Hoyer Congratulates Mikulski on Becoming First Woman to Chair Appropriations Committee
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    Official web site for Representative Steny H. Hoyer (D - MD).
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  43. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer shared a link.
    December 19, 2012
    Thanks to the coordinated efforts of federal, state, and local partners, Prince George’s County has seen a historic reduction in crime rates over this past year. I’d like to thank Governor Martin O’Malley, Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, Prince... George’s County Executive Rushern Baker, Prince George’s County Police Department Chief Mark Magaw, State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks, and Sheriff Melvin High for their commitment to public safety, in addition to the brave men and women of the Prince George’s County Police Department for keeping our neighborhoods safe. http://1.usa.gov/WpHxtISee More
    Hoyer Statement on Prince George's County's Historic Reduction in Crime
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    Official web site for Representative Steny H. Hoyer (D - MD).
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  44. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer shared a link.
    December 19, 2012
    Today, the President announced the creation of an interagency gun violence task force that will be led by Vice President Joe Biden. I look forward to the recommendations they propose, and will work with my colleagues to move legislation forward, such as the McCarthy-DeGette Assault Magazine Ban bill, as we work to prevent gun violence. http://1.usa.gov/12ACcD4
    Hoyer Statement on President Obama's Creation of Gun Violence Task Force | The Office of Democratic.
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    Today’s announcement by the President of an interagency task force to address mass-casualty gun violence is an important step as our nation continues to mourn the victims of last week’s horrific shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.  Vice President Biden has been a staunch advocate for sensible mea...
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  45. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
    December 19, 2012
    Thank you to all of you who shared with me how a middle class tax increase will impact your families. Harriet Edmondson wrote that a $2,200 rise take hike would make it harder for her children and grandchildren to make ends meet. Congress should extend the middle class tax cut so that we can end uncertainty for families while the fiscal cliff is negotiated.
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  47. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
    December 19, 2012
    Today, I joined House Democrats to call for bipartisan, Congressional action to reduce gun violence, including passage of the McCarthy-DeGette Assault Magazine Ban Bill.
    Photo: Today, I joined House Democrats to call for bipartisan, Congressional action to reduce gun violence, including passage of the McCarthy-DeGette Assault Magazine Ban Bill.
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  49. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
    December 18, 2012
    Last week, I asked how a $2,200 tax hike would impact you and your family next year if Congress doesn’t extend the middle class tax cuts. Among the more than 100 responses, I heard from Lori Guenther Wentworth, who said “If the tax cuts are not extended and we see a tax hike it is certainly going to make it harder to make basic payments like house payments, doctor visits, school costs etc.”
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  51. Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer
    December 18, 2012
    Last night, I attended the annual holiday event for the Prince George’s County Crime Solvers program, where I joined President Tom Murphy, Jr. and Zel Windsor, who was recognized as the Crime Solvers Coordinator of the Year.
    Photo: Last night, I attended the annual holiday event for the Prince George’s County Crime Solvers program, where I joined President Tom Murphy, Jr. and Zel Windsor, who was recognized as the Crime Solvers Coordinator of the Year.
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