Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Steny Hoyer [D, MD-5]

Cantor's Legislative Program Disappoints Democrats And Republicans

2012-06-03T07:07:01Z

But the right wing of the party wants him to paint a starker contrast with Democrats. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) says he doesn't like the summer agenda for a different reason. "From our perspective, the summer agenda that's been put forward is ...

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Texas’ Hispanic population growing, but more Latinos won’t head to Congress

2012-06-03T01:00:00Z

...to come to consensus and take action to grow the economy and to put the country on a fiscally sound path,” said Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the House Democratic whip, analyzing the outcome. But, Hoyer noted, he won his own primary with 85 percent of

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Obama reacts to jobs report, tells Congress to not "sit on your hands"

2012-06-02T01:00:00Z

...that congressional Republicans' do-nothing, confrontation-over-compromise approach to jobs isn't working," said Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the Democratic whip. The Associated Press contributed to this report. More coverage: U.S. economy looks weaker

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Congress points fingers

2012-06-02T01:00:00Z

...shows that congressional Republicans’ do-nothing, confrontation-over-compromise approach to jobs isn’t working,” said Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the Democratic whip. “Republicans continue to avoid addressing serious job creation in favor of i

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Rumsfeld to Receive Truman-Reagan Award

2012-06-02T01:00:00Z

...Paul II, William F. Buckley Jr., Sen. Henry “Scoop” Jackson, Sen. Jesse Helms, Sen. Joseph Lieberman and Minority House Whip Steny Hoyer. Three speakers will underscore the trauma, both past and present, of the millions of people impacted by communi

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Economic data is little help for Washington gridlock

2012-06-02T01:00:00Z

...report shows that congressional Republicans' do-nothing, confrontation-over-compromise approach to jobs isn't working,” said Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the Democratic whip. “Republicans continue to avoid addressing serious job creation in favor o

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House Agenda Draws Barbs From Both Sides Of Aisle

2012-06-01T19:12:22Z

But the right wing of the party wants him to paint a starker contrast with Democrats. Maryland Democratic Congressman Steny Hoyer says he doesn't like the summer agenda for a different reason. "But from our perspective, the summer agenda that's been put ..

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Hoyer discusses tricks of the trade with educators

2012-06-01T11:55:43Z

Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md., 5th) hosted 15 award-winning teachers and principals from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties at a special luncheon held Monday at Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick.

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U. Md. Center on Aging gets $1.9M AmeriCorps grant

2012-06-01T04:03:16Z

U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland announced Thursday that the grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service will support 540 AmeriCorps members who are veterans and military family members. They will work with Easter Seals, Vietnam Veterans

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U. Md. Center On Aging Gets $1.9M AmeriCorps Grant

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...Maryland Center on Aging has received a $1.9 million AmeriCorps grant to help military veterans and their families. U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland announced Thursday that the grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service will support

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Falling Like Dominos: Another Dem Breaks Ranks with White House on Bain

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...to break ranks is already creating new wrinkles the White House will need to iron out. Appearing on CNBC this morning, Rep. Steny Hoyer was asked about Clinton's remarks and had this to say (video below): I think President Clinton is correct. Private eq

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House rejects sex-selection abortion ban

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...of the outcome, the point would be made. "When people vote on this, the world will know where they really stand." Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the House's No. 2 Democrat, said he thought the bill was introduced because "somebody decided politically tha

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Gender abortion bill fails

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...of the outcome, the point would be made. âWhen people vote on this, the world will know where they really stand.â Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the Houseâs No. 2 Democrat, said he thought the bill was introduced because âsomebody decided politically

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Sunlight Foundation's Political Party Time: This Week’s Fundraisers: Shows with Obama, Romney’s big business lunches, and a few unusual events

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...asked to contribute between $50 and $1,000 for this event. For the lovers of heartier meat (like beef) are also in luck. Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., will be celebrating his birthday with his Annual Bull Roast, which will include a full out country barbeque

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'Gendercide' abortion ban fails in House

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...charges. The bill had little chance of becoming law because the Democratic-controlled Senate would likely have ignored it. Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the House's No. 2 Democrat, said he thought the bill was introduced because "somebody decided politi

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Dems ignore Obama veto, join GOP to pass Veterans Affairs spending bill

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...that Republicans are asking federal employees to take a freeze in pay for a third year in a row," House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said. "Federal employees have already accepted two consecutive pay freezes with the knowledge that the savings woul

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"Legacy of Leadership" In Challenging Times

2012-06-01T00:50:00Z

The touching tribute was delivered by Honorary Fire Service Caucus Co-Chairman Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland). Other speakers on the dinner program included: • Chief Ernest (Ernie) Mitchell Jr., the U.S. Fire Administrator • Louis J.

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U.S. House Rejects Bill to Ban Gender-Based Abortions

2012-05-31T19:06:24Z

Representative Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the second-ranking House Democrat, told reporters yesterday the bill is a “political effort” to create difficulty for lawmakers who vote against it. “Nobody I know” favors abortions for the purpose ...

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House rejects gender-based abortion bill

2012-05-31T16:28:55Z

“When people vote on this, the world will know where they really stand.” Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the House’s No. 2 Democrat, said he thought the bill was introduced because “somebody decided politically that this was a difficult pl ...

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U.S. House rejects sex-selection abortion ban

2012-05-31T15:45:58Z

Representative Steny Hoyer, the No. 2 Democrat in the House, said the vote appeared to be an attempt by Republicans to put Democrats in a "difficult place." "Any interpretation that voting against this bill is therefore for abortions for the ...

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