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Fighting to Extend Middle Class Tax Cuts

Republicans holding middle class tax relief hostage to tax breaks for the wealthiest 2%

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Economic Recovery: Better off today than four years ago

A comparison of the major economic indicators shows that our nation is better off now than it was four years ago.

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GOP’s Do Nothing Congress

House Democrats have continued to call on Republicans to pass critical legislation before the end of the year.

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Obama moving the economy forward over Republican obstruction.

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Approaching the Fiscal Cliff: More Calls for Balanced Solution, Preventing Middle Class Tax Increase
Issue Report: Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012
As we get closer to the deadline to reach a solution to the fiscal cliff, a growing number of Republicans have publicly supported the idea of passing middle class tax cuts now to protect families and small businesses from a tax increase on January 1 while negotiations continue on higher tax rates for the wealthiest two percent in our country:
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Hear Marriage Equality Cases
Press Release: Friday, Dec 7, 2012
The history of America is the history of advancing civil rights, and this is the next step in that journey. By hearing these cases, the Supreme Court has the opportunity to ensure that every family is treated equally under the law. I am confident that the Supreme Court will rule that discrimination has no place in this nation, and will further the cause of civil rights for years to come.
Hoyer: Congress Should Act Quickly to Provide Aid to Areas Affected by Hurricane Sandy
Press Release: Friday, Dec 7, 2012
For residents of areas affected by Hurricane Sandy, additional assistance to continue recovery efforts cannot come soon enough. The emergency aid package requested today by the Obama Administration will help communities in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and neighboring states get back on their feet.
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Hear Marriage Equality Cases
Press Release: Friday, Dec 7, 2012
The history of America is the history of advancing civil rights, and this is the next step in that journey. By hearing these cases, the Supreme Court has the opportunity to ensure that every family is treated equally under the law. I am confident that the Supreme Court will rule that discrimination has no place in this nation, and will further the cause of civil rights for years to come.
Hoyer: Congress Should Act Quickly to Provide Aid to Areas Affected by Hurricane Sandy
Press Release: Friday, Dec 7, 2012
For residents of areas affected by Hurricane Sandy, additional assistance to continue recovery efforts cannot come soon enough. The emergency aid package requested today by the Obama Administration will help communities in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and neighboring states get back on their feet.
Hoyer Statement on November Jobs Report
Press Release: Friday, Dec 7, 2012
In a sign of continuing progress in our recovery, the Bureau of Labor Statistics report released this morning shows that our economy added 147,000 private sector jobs in November, causing the unemployment rate to drop to 7.7%.  With thirty-three consecutive months of private sector job growth, more Americans are getting back to work.  However, despite this month's strong gains, too many remain unemployed, and we have work left to do to solidify our economic recovery. 

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Hoyer-Cantor Statement on UN General Assembly Vote on Palestinian Non-Member Observer Status
Statement: Thursday, Nov 29, 2012
We are deeply disappointed by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas' decision to seek symbolic non-member observer status through the General Assembly of the United Nations.   We have long believed the only way to achieve a two-state solution is through direct negotiations leading to a peace treaty fully accepted by both governments and both peoples.   We are concerned that today’s unilateral action by President Abbas represents a repudiation of the Oslo Accords and a setback for the peace process.  To be clear, non-member observer status puts the Palestinian people no closer to achieving statehood, and may in fact set back this goal by inflaming tensions and making already difficult negotiations even harder.
Hoyer: Israel Has Right To Defend Itself, U.S. Will Stand With Them
Statement: Friday, Nov 16, 2012
“Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues today from both sides of the aisle to stand with the people of Israel in support of their sovereign right to defend themselves against Hamas terror.
Hoyer: Republicans Continue Shameful Politicization of Libya Attack
Statement: Saturday, Oct 20, 2012
"It is shameful that House Republicans have continued to politicize the attack that killed four Americans in Libya. Our focus should be on working together to bring the perpetrators to justice, and we must ensure that those who are on our side in Libya are not hurt by the irresponsible disclosure of their names."

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Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on the Benefits of the Affordable Care Act
Speech: Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012
“With millions still out of work and families struggling to make ends meet, Republicans are responding by voting to take away critical health care protections.  Polls show a clear majority of Americans want Congress to move on from the health care issue and spend time focusing on creating jobs and moving our economic recovery forward.
Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with House Democrats on Make It In America Plan
Speech: Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012
“With millions of Americans still out of work through no fault of their own, we must approach job-creation with the seriousness and urgency this challenge deserves.  Unfortunately, the Republican leadership has chosen instead to hold a vote repealing health reform again – a vote the House has already held thirty times this Congress.
Hoyer Delivers Speech on Democrats’ Make It In America Plan
Speech: Monday, Jul 9, 2012
As he prepared to take office, President Kennedy spoke to a nation troubled by anxiety over America’s leadership in the world and uncertainty over whether future Americans would inherit a strong and secure economy.

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Hoyer Op-ed: GOP Chooses Gridlock Over Results
Op-Ed: Thursday, Sep 20, 2012
With Congress set to go home this week to focus on the upcoming election, Republicans in control of the House are leaving behind a long list of unfinished business. After two years in charge, House Republicans have not taken action on comprehensive jobs legislation to get Americans back to work, they have not prevented a tax increase on middle-class families, they have not worked to enact a big and balanced plan to reduce the deficit and turn off the sequester, and they have not passed major legislation, including a farm bill, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, or postal reform. Having racked up a dismal record as the “Do Nothing Republican Congress,” their failure even to try addressing the serious challenges we face as a nation has been strikingly disappointing.
Hoyer, Brady Op-ed: The Abandonment of the Election Assistance Commission
Op-Ed: Tuesday, Sep 18, 2012
Wanted to make sure you saw today's op-ed by Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) and Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee Robert Brady (PA) in the Huffington Post about the importance of the Election Assistance Commission.  To read the op-ed, click here or see below:
Hoyer Op-ed: Innovation Is Key to Helping Businesses Make It In America
Op-Ed: Monday, Aug 20, 2012
Wanted to make sure you saw today's op-ed by Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) in the Huffington Post about how innovation is a key part of House Democrats' Make It In America plan.  To read the op-ed, click here or see below:

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Approaching the Fiscal Cliff: More Calls for Balanced Solution, Preventing Middle Class Tax Increase
Issue Report: Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012
As we get closer to the deadline to reach a solution to the fiscal cliff, a growing number of Republicans have publicly supported the idea of passing middle class tax cuts now to protect families and small businesses from a tax increase on January 1 while negotiations continue on higher tax rates for the wealthiest two percent in our country:
Specifics Matter: A Balanced, Responsible Solution to the Fiscal Cliff
Issue Report: Tuesday, Dec 4, 2012
Democrats remain committed to reaching agreement on a balanced solution to the fiscal cliff. President Obama’s proposal would cut the debt by $4 trillion over 10 years, ask our nation’s wealthiest to pay their fair share, and make strategic investments to create jobs and grow our economy. While Republicans have taken the positive step of putting a proposal on the table, it lacks the specifics needed to meet the challenge we face. Why didn’t they include specifics? Because their math doesn’t add up. A significant amount of revenue is needed, which can’t be reached by continuing tax breaks for the wealthy, as Republicans insist on doing.
Fiscal Cliff: More Republicans Break Ranks, Call for Balanced Solution that Includes Revenue
Issue Report: Friday, Nov 30, 2012
With time running out, it is imperative that Congress take action before the fiscal cliff hits to prevent tax increases on middle class families and turn off the damaging and arbitrary spending cuts of the sequester. Going off the cliff isn’t an option. It will take a balanced solution, and for the first time it looks like some Republicans are starting to agree.

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Congressman Steny H. Hoyer of Maryland is a strong advocate of Democrats’ policies to strengthen America’s middle class, its economy, and its national security. As House Democratic Whip for the 112th Congress, Congressman Hoyer is the second-ranking member of the House Democratic Leadership.

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