Steny Hoyer

Steny Hoyer

@WhipHoyer

The Democratic Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Maryland's 5th Congressional District.

Washington, DC · http://DemocraticWhip.gov

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“Right-to-work” legislation in Michigan erodes hard-won right of unions to organize for better wages & conditions.

At meeting with press today I said there are other items we need to address: VAWA, Sandy disaster aid

Said to press that the debt limit and creditworthiness of our nation should not be used as leverage during negotiations.

Told press that GOP needs to put out specifics of their proposal for negotiations – Dems aren’t going to do it for them.

If Republicans want spending cuts, they need to take responsibility and show us the cuts they want.

Told reporters that GOP keep asking POTUS for spending cuts bc they don’t want to take responsibility

Today’s sked: House will vote on going to conference to finalize the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013.

At meeting with press, said I was disappointed by Speaker Boehner’s remarks on House Floor today

Great article about my visit to see Hurricane Sandy damage in New York & need for disaster funding:

Congress should act quickly to provide additional aid to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy:

SCOTUS considering and is next step in America’s history of advcng civil rights & ending discrimination.

Wishing a joyous and light-filled tomorrow night to all who will gather with family & friends to celebrate.

Joined members of Andrews Biz & Community Alliance and reps from Joint Base Andrews today to discuss

Joined students at Parkdale HS to discuss what they're learning as student bankers, importance of financial literacy

Today I stopped by Charles Cnty Children’s Aid Society to deliver toys for Christmas Connection pgm & tour warehouse

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