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» 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.
» Hoyer Statement on Congressional Panel Report on Economic Stabilization Funds, December 10, 2008
I commend the Congressional Oversight Panel for Economic Stabilization for its initial assessment of the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
» Hoyer, Members of Congress Send Recommendations to President-Elect Obama on Darfur, December 10, 2008
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) and 10 Members of Congress sent a bipartisan White Paper on Darfur to President-elect Obama today. This group traveled to Sudan in April 2007.
» Hoyer Statement Following Democratic Caucus Forum on Economic, National Security, December 09, 2008
Today we heard from some of the best minds in America on the profound economic and security challenges facing our nation.
» Hoyer Statement on the U.S. Auto Industry, December 05, 2008
In light of today’s dismal report showing millions of Americans out of work and an economy deep in recession, it is clear that we must act to assist the automobile industry.
» Hoyer Statement Regarding Schedule of House of Representatives, December 05, 2008
At this time, the House is scheduled to reassemble at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9th.
» Majority Leader Hoyer Releases 2009 Legislative Schedule, December 05, 2008
The 111th Congress is set to convene at a tough and challenging time in our nation’s history.
» Hoyer: Need for Action Is Clear After Dismal November Jobs Report, December 05, 2008
The American economy lost 533,000 more jobs last month—the worst one-month drop in three decades. Our unemployment rate, 6.7%, is the highest in 15 years.
» Hoyer on the Nomination of Gov. Bill Richardson as Secretary of Commerce, December 03, 2008
The economic crisis has hit workers and businesses hard, with rising unemployment and a frozen credit market, making it especially critical that President-elect Obama choose leaders for his economic team who will help him address the nation’s pressing needs.
» Hoyer Statement on the Big Three Automakers' Business Plans, December 02, 2008
Last month, the Democratic leadership in Congress insisted that the automakers present a plan for long-term viability before receiving any assistance from the federal government. Today, the automakers are presenting to Congress their plans for restructuring and viability.
» Hoyer Recognizes World AIDS Day, December 01, 2008
Each year on World AIDS Day we come together as an international community to reflect on the progress we have made combating this horrific disease, as well as recognize how much we have left to accomplish.
» Hoyer Responds to Announcement of Economic Recession, December 01, 2008
Today the National Bureau of Economic Research announced that the U.S. economy has officially been in a recession since December 2007--but that will not come as a surprise to millions of Americans.
» Hoyer on President-Elect Obama's National Security Team, December 01, 2008
Today, Barack Obama kept his campaign promise to choose advisors of the highest stature, from a variety of backgrounds, who would challenge his thinking on vital issues.
» Hoyer Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai, November 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Mumbai, our friends throughout all of India, and their concerned loved ones in the United States.
» Hoyer Applauds President-Elect Obama’s Nominations for OMB, November 25, 2008
Today’s economic announcement from President-elect Obama indicated that he is serious about ending the fiscal recklessness that has characterized the Bush Administration.
» Hoyer Statement on President-Elect Obama’s Economic Team, November 24, 2008
For months now, the historic scope of our economic crisis has been clear to all Americans. Our financial markets have seen great turmoil, leading millions of Americans to fear for the security of their savings, pensions, and retirements.
» Hoyer Applauds Senate's Passage of House Legislation Extending Unemployment Insurance, November 20, 2008
I applaud the Senate's passage of House legislation extending unemployment insurance for Americans suffering in this recession.
» Hoyer Congratulates Waxman on Chairmanship, Commends Dingell for Service, November 20, 2008
I want to commend Chairman John Dingell for his nearly 53 years of service to his constituents and to our nation, making him the longest serving member of Congress come next February.
» Hoyer and Democrats Demand Auto Industry Be Held Accountable; Provide a Plan for Viability, November 20, 2008
As we said this afternoon, Democrats fully understand the importance of America’s automotive industry to our entire economy, and to the 3 million workers who depend on it for employment.
» Hoyer Speaks at National Press Club on Historic Election, Congressional Agenda, November 18, 2008
» Hoyer Statement on U.S. Jobless Claims Reaching Highest Point in Seven Years, November 13, 2008
Today’s report from the Labor Department confirms that this recession is threatening the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of Americans.
» Majority Leader Hoyer Recognizes Nation's Veterans, November 10, 2008
Veterans Day is a time to reaffirm our support for every American service member, both the 25 million living veterans and those we have lost, who fought to protect our freedoms.
» Hoyer Statement on October Unemployment Report, November 07, 2008
Today’s job figures show an unexpectedly sharp spike in unemployment: In October, the American economy lost an additional 240,000 jobs. With job losses in nearly every sector of our economy, from blue-collar to white-collar, our unemployment rate has reached 6.5%, a 14-year high. In all, our economy has cut jobs every month of this year, for a total of 1.2 million lost since 2008 began.

 

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