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Press Releases

Thursday, June 05, 2008
Federal Budget Reflects Maryland Priorities

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
House Passes Legislation Aimed at Investing in Alternative Energy, Lowering Gas Prices

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, as the price of oil soared past $130 per barrel, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined a majority in the U.S. House to approve two measures aimed at addressing America’s immediate energy needs and investing in the nation’s long-term energy future.

Friday, November 09, 2007
House Provides Middle-Class Tax Relief for 23 Million Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a major tax relief bill to protect 23 million Americans from the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), while offering middle-class tax credits to tens of millions.

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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Discussing Tax Extenders Bill on House Floor

I support this bill for two reasons: first because it provides essential tax relief to american families and businesses and secondly just as importantly because it is paid for. The tax credit extended by this bill are some of the most necessary that support renewable energy and energy efficiency. (transcript)

Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Statement on Alternative Minimum Tax “Patch”

...people making $500 million a year don't have to pay their fair share... (transcript)

Tuesday, December 18, 2007
On the Situation Room on CNN Discussing Energy and the Omnibus

and discussing Iraq and Lieberman... (transcript)

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Articles

Sunday, December 10, 2006
Local hero, Baltimore Sun

When he entered politics at the age of 27, Steny Hoyer wanted to be the top man in Annapolis. He worked the halls of the State House, eventually winning election to the Senate president's office in 1975 and becoming the youngest person to serve in that position. Four years later, he became Acting Gov. Blair Lee III's running mate, hoping to eventually become governor.

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Op-Eds

Thursday, November 15, 2007
Ending the Raid on Middle-Class Taxpayers

Last week, the House passed a major tax bill to provide immediate relief for 23 million Americans at risk of paying the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) – a tax originally designed to ensure fairness in our tax system, but which every year threatens to hit more taxpayers who were never intended to pay the tax.

Thursday, September 01, 2005
Make tax laws fairer, simpler, The Examiner, Washington

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