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WASHINGTON,
DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the
following statement today after this morning's press
conference on the past six months of Democratic
accomplishments in Congress:
"During
just six months in office, the Democratic-led Congress has
made real progress on the American people's priorities.
From changing the debate on Iraq and insisting that the Bush
Administration be accountable, to enacting the first minimum
wage increase in a decade, to ensuring that hundreds of
thousands of children have health insurance, to restoring
fiscal responsibility, Democrats are keeping our promise to
move America in a new direction.
"In
the coming weeks, we will continue to fight for policies that
defend our nation, grow our economy, strengthen families,
preserve our planet and ensure accountability. In July,
we will continue our efforts to begin a responsible
redeployment of our troops, rather than continuing with the
President's failing stay-the-course strategy. We will
complete our work on implementing the recommendations of the
9/11 Commission, and make education more affordable and health
care more accessible. And, we will complete our work on
appropriations bills that reflect our priorities - and those
of the American people.
"Democrats
have established a strong record of accomplishment in our
first six months in the Majority. But we recognize that
our work on behalf of the American people is far from
over. We are committed to an aggressive, positive agenda
moving forward."
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