Rep. Steny Hoyer

Democrat  •  5th District, Maryland  •  16th Term  •  Sworn In 1981
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06/03/12
Cantor's Legislative Program Disappoints Democrats And Republicans

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 ...

Source: WAMU
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06/03/12
Texas’ Hispanic population growing, but more Latinos won’t head to Congress

...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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06/02/12
Obama reacts to jobs report, tells Congress to not "sit on your hands"

...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

Source: Denver Post
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06/02/12
Congress points fingers

...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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06/02/12
Rumsfeld to Receive Truman-Reagan Award

...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

Source: NewsMax
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06/02/12
Economic data is little help for Washington gridlock

...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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06/01/12
House Agenda Draws Barbs From Both Sides Of Aisle

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 ..

Source: WAMU
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06/01/12
Hoyer discusses tricks of the trade with educators

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.

Source: So Md News.com
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06/01/12
U. Md. Center on Aging gets $1.9M AmeriCorps grant

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

Source: Myfoxdc.com
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06/01/12
U. Md. Center On Aging Gets $1.9M AmeriCorps Grant

...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

Source: WJZ
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06/01/12
Falling Like Dominos: Another Dem Breaks Ranks with White House on Bain

...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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06/01/12
House rejects sex-selection abortion ban

...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

Source: Tulsa World
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06/01/12
Gender abortion bill fails

...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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06/01/12
Sunlight Foundation's Political Party Time: This Week’s Fundraisers: Shows with Obama, Romney’s big business lunches, and a few unusual events

...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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06/01/12
'Gendercide' abortion ban fails in House

...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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06/01/12
Dems ignore Obama veto, join GOP to pass Veterans Affairs spending bill

...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

Source: The Hill
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06/01/12
"Legacy of Leadership" In Challenging Times

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.

Source: Firehouse.com
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05/31/12
U.S. House Rejects Bill to Ban Gender-Based Abortions

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 ...

Source: Businessweek
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05/31/12
House rejects gender-based abortion bill 

“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 ...

Source: New York Daily News
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05/31/12
U.S. House rejects sex-selection abortion ban

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 ...

Source: Reuters
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05/31/12
House Rejects Ban On Sex-Selection Abortion

"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 place to put people i

Source: NPR News
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05/31/12
U.S. House Rejects Bill to Ban Gender-Based Abortions

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 ...

Source: Bloomberg
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05/31/12
Blue Crabs to Host Tri-Count Job Fair with "9 Innings of Networking"

Through partnerships with The Job Match Re-Employment Project of Southern Maryland, the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, Congressman Steny Hoyer, Tri-County Council of Southern Maryland, Southern Maryland Workforce Investment Board

Source: OurSports Central
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05/31/12
Study: Congressmen don't speak as well as in the past

...nationally is Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, R-Md., who, along with most of the others toward the end such as House Speaker Steny Hoyer, D- Md., represents a rural district. Bartlett, however, holds a master's degree and a PhD in Human Physiology and taught medi

Source: WTOP News
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05/31/12
House Conservatives Make Play on Highway Bill

...not as optimistic as Sen. Boxer. I’m hopeful Sen. Boxer is correct. We need to do the highway bill,” House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (Md.) said Wednesday. Hoyer, noting that half of the Republicans in the Senate voted for Boxer’s version of the bi

Source: Roll Call
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05/31/12
House rejects abortion bill

...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 politic

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05/31/12
Keynote Address by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Headlines Women's History Month Events

...she was appointed to the Financial Services Committee, followed by the Committee on the Judiciary. Then Minority Whip Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) selected her to serve as senior whip, the only freshman member of Congress to serve on the Whip team. In Decem

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05/31/12
Sex-Selection Abortions Bill Pits Democrats Against Republicans in House

...abortions. “Somebody decided politically that it was a difficult place to put people in,” House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Md., told reporters Wednesday afternoon at his pen-and-pad briefing. “It’s a political effort, not a substantive effor

Source: ABC News
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05/30/12
Obama signs reauthorization of Export-Import Bank

as lawmakers including Republican Rep. Gary Miller (CA) and House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer stood beside him at an auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Today’s bill-signing extends the authority of the 78-year-old bank ...

Source: MSNBC Firstread
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05/30/12
Obama Extends the Export-Import Bank

Representative Steny Hoyer of Maryland, under which the bank’s lending limit would be increased to $140 billion over three years, from the current $100 billion. In return, the bank will be subject to new auditing and reporting requirements ...

Source: New York Times
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