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Analysis: Dems Increasingly Show ‘Panic’ Over Midterms

Democrats are increasingly worried about the midterm elections, and there is “panic” in the White House as polls continue to trend well for Republicans in the weeks leading up to November, political analysts said over the weekend.read more »

House Ethics Committee Clears California Rep. Laura Richardson

1 Jul 2010 | US Politics and Govt

The House ethics committee says California Democrat Laura Richardson did not knowingly accept a gift from Washington Mutual Bank or violate any standards of conduct in connection with a residential property she owns in California.read more »

President Obama Pays Tribute To Senator Byrd

28 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

President Barack Obama has paid tribute to America's longest serving member of Congress, Sen. Robert C. Byrd (D-W.Va.), who has passed away aged 92.read more »

Hoyer Statement on President's Gulf Oil Spill Address

15 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

WASHINGTON, DC - Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement on the President Obama's address to the nation on the Gulf Oil Spill:

the Daily Leader: Wednesday, June 16, 2010

15 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

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the Nightly Leader: Tuesday, June 15, 2010

15 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR JUNE 15, 2010

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the Daily Leader: Tuesday, June 15, 2010

14 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

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the Nightly Leader: Monday, June 14, 2010

14 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR JUNE 14, 2010

Bills Adopted Under Suspension of the Rules (3):

Engaging on Social Networks

14 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

Contact: (mailto:%20Maureen.Beach@mail.house.gov) Maureen Beachread more »

Hoyer Statement on President's Bipartisan Commission to Investigate the Gulf Oil Spill

14 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Obama announced a plan to appoint a bipartisan commission to investigate the Gulf oil spill:

Hoyer on ABC's "This Week"

13 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

Earlier today, Leader Hoyer appeared on ABC's "This Week" with Minority Leader John Boehner. Click (http://majorityleader.house.gov/in_the_news/multimedia/index.cfm?video_ID=343) here to watch the segment. Below are some highlights.

the Daily Leader: Monday, June 14, 2010

13 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

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the Leader's Report: Week of June 07, 2010

11 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

MESSAGE FROM THE MAJORITY LEADER

This week, the House continued (http://globalwarming.house.gov/files/WEB/BPCongress/CongressionalActionOnBPOilSpillV7.pdf) working to investigate the causes of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and develop strategies to prevent this from happening in the future.read more »

Economy Weekly: Week of June 7, 2010

11 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

ECONOMY WEEKLY WEEK OF JUNE 7, 2010

The evidence strongly suggests that the Recovery Act has been effective in reviving economic growth. We have seen, for example, a swing from an average GDP decline of 5.9 percent on an annualized basis at the end of 2008 and beginning of 2009 to an average growth rate of 4.3 percent a year later, the largest one-year swing in GDP growth in three decades. read more »

the Weekly Leader: Week of June 14, 2010

11 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

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the Nightly Leader: Thursday, June 10, 2010

10 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

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Hoyer Statement on Bill Authorizing Funds from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund

10 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following statement on S. 3473, which will be voted on in the House today, to permit the U.S. Coast Guard to draw advance funding from the Oil Spill Liability trust fund. The bill passed the Senate yesterday by unanimous consent.

the Daily Leader: Thursday, June 10, 2010

9 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

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the Nightly Leader: Wednesday, June 9, 2010

9 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

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Hoyer Floor Statement on Flotilla Incident

9 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

WASHINGTON, DC House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement on the House Floor tonight. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:

Hoyer Applauds UN Vote on Iran Sanctions

9 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

WASHINGTON, DC House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the UN Security Council passed a resolution on Iran sanctions:

the Daily Leader: Wednesday, June 9, 2010

8 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

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the Nightly Leader: Tuesday, June 8, 2010

8 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

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Hoyer Statement on Democratic Efforts to Restore Fiscal Responsibility

8 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

WASHINGTON, DC House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on Democrats continuing efforts to rein in wasteful spending and restore fiscal responsibility:

the Daily Leader: Tuesday, June 8, 2010

7 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

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Hoyer Statement on LGBT Pride Month

7 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

WASHINGTON, DC House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in honor of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, which is observed in June:

Economy Weekly: Week of May 31, 2010

4 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

ECONOMY WEEKLY WEEK OF MAY 31, 2010

Consistent with the rise in average weekly hours, the number of full-time workers rose for the fourth month in a row and the number of people working part-time for economic reasons declined sharply. read more »

the Weekly Leader: Week of June 07, 2010

4 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

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Hoyer Statement on May Jobs Report

4 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

WASHINGTON, DC House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor released their jobs report for May:

Hoyer Statement on Gaza Flotilla Incident

2 Jun 2010 | US Politics and Govt

WASHINGTON, DC House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today:

the Leader's Report: Week of May 24, 2010

28 May 2010 | US Politics and Govt

MESSAGE FROM THE MAJORITY LEADER

Today, the House passed two bills that will create and save jobs. The (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:HR4213:) Promoting Jobs and Preventing Outsourcing Act includes provisions that close tax loopholes, prevent outsourcing, create and save jobs, and provide tax relief to families.read more »

the Nightly Leader: Friday, May 28, 2010

28 May 2010 | US Politics and Govt

HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR MAY 28, 2010

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Hoyer Statement on Memorial Day

28 May 2010 | US Politics and Govt

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in recognition of Memorial Day, observed Monday, May 31:

Hoyer Statement on Efforts to Strengthen Workplace Protections for House Employees

28 May 2010 | US Politics and Govt

WASHINGTON, DC House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today:

Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act

28 May 2010 | US Politics and Govt

WASHINGTON, DC House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the House passed the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act:

Economy Weekly: Week of May 24, 2010

28 May 2010 | US Politics and Govt

ECONOMY WEEKLY WEEK OF MAY 24, 2010

[O]ne thing is clear: the financial crisis occurred on Bush s watch. To demand that everyone let Bush off the hook for where we are now because 16 months have passed under his successor is to defy the overwhelming evidence of history. read more »

Hoyer: Democrats Standing Up For the Middle Class, Its Interests, and Its Future

28 May 2010 | US Politics and Govt

WASHINGTON, DC House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor in support of the American Jobs, Closing Tax Loopholes and Preventing Outsourcing Act, which passed the House today. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:

the Daily Leader: Friday, May 28, 2010

28 May 2010 | US Politics and Govt

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the Nightly Leader: Thursday, May 27, 2010

28 May 2010 | US Politics and Govt

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Hoyer Statement on the Defense Authorization Act

27 May 2010 | US Politics and Govt

WASHINGTON, DC House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor tonight in support of the National Defense Authorization Act. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:

FACT CHECK: Repeal of “Don't Ask Don't Tell” Will Not Undermine Cohesion or Readiness

27 May 2010 | US Politics and Govt

Defense Authorization Act Update

FACT CHECK: Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell

FACT CHECK: Repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" Is Not a "Social Experiment"

27 May 2010 | US Politics and Govt

Defense Authorization Act Update

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Maj. Gen. Dennis Laich: Kill Off 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

27 May 2010 | US Politics and Govt

Wanted to make sure you saw an (http://wvgazette.com/Opinion/OpEdCommentaries/201005260652) op-ed in the Charleston Gazette by Maj. Gen. Dennis Laich, a retired general who served for 35 years in the U.S. Army Reserves, supporting the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell." A bicameral proposal to be considered in the House today includes the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell," pending conclusion of the Defense Department s review and certification it won t impact readiness.

Mullen: Proposed Legislation on "Don't Ask Don't Tell" Retains Prerogative

27 May 2010 | US Politics and Govt

Wanted to make sure you saw the following (http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=59356) story on chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen's support for the bicameral proposal to repeal "Don't Ask Don't Tell," pending conclusion of the Defense Department s review and certification it won t impact readiness.