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Press Releases

» Hoyer Statement on Anniversary of Civil Rights Act, July 02, 2008
Forty-four years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law, a milestone in the constant struggle for equality for all.

» Hoyer Statement on Student Loan Interest Rates Cut, July 01, 2008
With today’s weakening economy putting pressure on the budgets of American families and tuition prices continuing to soar, the high cost of college remains a top concern for many Americans.

» Hoyer to Senate Republicans: Stop Blocking Help for Doctors and Seniors, June 26, 2008
Earlier this week, the House passed the Medicare Improvements bill with overwhelming bipartisan support to ensure that seniors continue to have access to the care they need.

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Multimedia

» Discussing Energy Policy, June 26, 2008
This bill as well as the other two bills considered on this floor today on drilling and market speculation is a clear recognition by this house majority that america's energy policy cannot be one dimensional... [TRANSCRIPT]

» Statement on Americans with Disabilities Act, June 25, 2008
With today's signing of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act, every man, woman and child with a disability can now pass through once closed doors into a bright new era of equality, independence and freedom... [TRANSCRIPT]

» Discussing the FISA Compromise on Bloomberg, June 20, 2008
We think that this bill is a good compromise and I am hopeful that the Senate will pass it and send it to the President. If they send it as we pass it, then I think he will sign it... [TRANSCRIPT]

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Statements and Speeches

» Hoyer: Energy Bills Seek to Provide Relief at the Pump, Wean Nation Off Foreign Oil, June 26, 2008
Mr. Speaker, I first want to thank Chairman Oberstar for his hard work and leadership in bringing this important legislation to the Floor.

» Majority Leader Hoyer: ADA Amendments Act Will Open Doors of Equality For All, June 25, 2008
Eighteen years ago next month, the first President Bush signed into law one of the most consequential pieces of civil rights legislation in recent memory.

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Articles

» Ready for Real Change, May 02, 2008
Settling in across from Steny Hoyer in his Capitol office, I tell the Maryland Democrat he'd "really make my day" if he'd use this interview to finally endorse Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama for president.

» Rescue Plan Leads Housing Package, May 02, 2008
A plan to rescue hundreds of thousands of homeowners at risk of foreclosure began moving through Congress yesterday, as lawmakers worked to shape an aggressive response to the nation's housing crisis.

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Issue Spotlights

» House Passes Extension of Unemployment Insurance Benefits, June 13, 2008
In today's weakening economy, the House responded by passing an extension of unemployment insurance benefits.

» House Passes First Budget Conference Report in an Election Year Since 2000, June 05, 2008
On Thursday the House adopted a budget conference report for the first time in an election year since 2000.

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