FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 08, 2006

CONTACT: Stacey Farnen Bernards 202-225-3130

Hoyer Statement Regarding a Democratic Majority and Federal Employee Issues

WASHINGTON - House Democratic Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today regarding federal employee issues and the House Democratic Majority:

"I am hopeful that a wide range of issues affecting active and retired civilian federal employees will find a more friendly environment in a Democratic House next year, among them ensuring competitive annual pay adjustments for civilian employees, defraying the rising cost of health insurance, and ensuring federal retirees have a fair retirement."

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