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Press Releases

» 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.

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Multimedia

» 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]

» Exchange with Kay Bailey Hutchison on the Automaker Aid Bill on Bloomberg, November 19, 2008
Trying to stabilize the bad statistics that are coming and more importantly the bad realities of lost jobs, lost employment, lost health care, that stabilizing the financial markets clearly was an objective. But also stabilizing the auto industry which is critical to our country's health is also very important... [TRANSCRIPT]

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Statements and Speeches

» Hoyer Speaks at National Press Club on Historic Election, Congressional Agenda, November 18, 2008

» Hoyer: An Emergency Like This Calls for the Courage to Compromise, October 03, 2008
On Monday, the salient dividing line in this House was not between parties: It was between those who understood the dangers of doing nothing, and those who had yet to be convinced.

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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 Hold Auto Industry Accountable, Demand Plan for Viability, November 20, 2008
Congressional Democrats held a press conference today stating they will hold the auto industry accountable to the American People and demand they provide a plan for viability.

» Hoyer Delivers Address on Historic Election, Congressional Agenda, November 18, 2008
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) today discussed the ramifications of the historic 2008 election and the agenda for the incoming 111th Congress at the National Press Club.

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