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Hoyer on New Direction Democratic Congress

WASHINGTON - House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) made the following remarks today at a press conference with the bicameral Congressional Democratic Leadership (as prepared for delivery):
 
"America is in a better place than we were one year ago today, and the fact that Democrats control the Congress is part of the reason. 
 
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Hoyer: Democrats Are Fighting for America’s Priorities, Restoring Fiscal Responsibility

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) spoke at a press conference this afternoon with the Democratic leadership to discuss the accomplishments of the 110th Congress.  Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
 
“Thank you Speaker Pelosi for detailing the many significant accomplishments of this New Direction Democratic Congress.
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Longest-serving Md. congressman

Hoyer a veteran of 26 years, 1 day

WASHINGTON -- House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, already the highest-ranking congressman in Maryland history, became the longest-serving yesterday.

"I guess if one lives long enough and stays put ... , " the Southern Maryland Democrat said with a chuckle over the telephone from New York, where he was helping a pair of freshmen raise money for re-election in 2008. "It's surprising because it doesn't seem that long to me."

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