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Press Releases

» Hoyer Statement on Nomination of Tom Daschle as HHS Secretary, December 11, 2008
By nominating Tom Daschle to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services and Director of the White House Office of Health Reform, President-elect Obama has made it clear that he intends to follow through on his pledge to reform this nation’s health care system.

» Hoyer: Immediate Action Needed to Address Increasing Unemployment, December 11, 2008
Last week, the number of Americans filing unemployment claims reached a 26-year high.

» Hoyer Statement on Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act, December 10, 2008
This bill is designed to give the automakers the time and space they need to become a competitive, job-creating industry once again.

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Multimedia

» On Talks of Automotive Industry Recovery Plan on Bloomberg, December 09, 2008
We are hoping that for all of the parties involved, they understand the political nature of this, and they will make their contributions, in some ways this will be substantial, to make sure that the automobile industry is viable, and they will continue for many years to come. [TRANSCRIPT]

» On Fox News Discussing the Automotive Rescue Plan and the Incoming Obama Administration, November 23, 2008
I'm not talking about numbers right now, Chris. We're going to have to determine that. But clearly, we need to have stimulus and help for those -- not the big corporations, but those struggling with losing their jobs, losing their ability to put food on their tables... [TRANSCRIPT]

» On Fox News Speaking about the Auto Industry and Challenges Facing the New Congress, November 20, 2008
There's no question we have pressure. We've been given substantial majority in the house and senate and we have a democratic president, barack obama and the public is expecting the change they want to see in their country and as a result I think we have a heavy responsibility and we'll work hard to meet that responsibility... [TRANSCRIPT]

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Statements and Speeches

» Hoyer Statement on Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act, December 10, 2008
This bill is designed to give the automakers the time and space they need to become a competitive, job-creating industry once again.

» Hoyer Accepts Award from Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations on Behalf of Congress, December 04, 2008
Some awards mark a job well done. This one marks a responsibility that endures: our responsibility to an ally and a friend, a partner for peace and a fellow democracy, the State of Israel; our responsibility to stand by Israel and the Jewish people in a world where friends so often seem outnumbered by threats.

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Articles

» Now for the Hard Part, October 04, 2008
In the end, the system worked, in its own halting, imperfect way. Now, we can only hope that the $700 billion package passed by the House of Representatives and signed into law by the president yesterday performs the hoped-for trick of unlocking the credit markets and averting economic disaster.

» Why the Bank Bill Should Pass, October 03, 2008
Few days in the 27 years I've served in Congress were as remarkable as Monday. It's not every day that Republicans second Barney Frank. It's not every day that Democrats stand and cheer for Minority Leader John Boehner.

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Issue Spotlights

» Democrats Strive to Help Americans Get Back to Work, December 11, 2008
Democrats respond to today’s report from the Department of Labor on rising jobless claims, indicating that an economic recovery package and aid to auto industry is needed to get the economy back on track.

» Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act, December 10, 2008
This week, Congress is expected to consider HR 7321, the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act.

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