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Hoyer Visits St. Mary’s Manufacturing Firm

The Enterprise

Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th,Md.) toured the offices of Coherent Technical Services on Tuesday morning to talk with workers about technology and products made in America. The event was part of Hoyer’s efforts to drum up support for a nationwide Make It In America plan, which puts an emphasis on innovation and job creation.

Feds Considering 2 Sites in Md. for FBI Headquarters

Baltimore Sun

 Maryland lawmakers have been jockeying for years to lure the new headquarters for the Federal Bureau of Investigation — and its 11,000 jobs — to Prince George's County.

Officials, Employers, Job-seekers Gather to Network

Maryland Independent

“Jobs is the No. 1 issue because it’s critical,” Hoyer said. Job creation has nothing to do with political parties, he said.

Women’s Issues Get Airing at Forum

Gazette.Net

U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md., 5th), the Fifth District Women’s Network Advisory Committee and other women’s organizations hosted the forum at the Colony South Hotel in Clinton to find an economic agenda that works for women.

Hoyer Not Giving Up on Turbine Debate

The Enterprise

Political brawn like Sens. Barbara Mikulski (D), Ben Cardin (D), and Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md., 5th) have weighed in on what began as a state debate about a proposal by Texas-based Pioneer Green to build 25 wind turbines in Somerset County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Congressman Hoyer Tours ATF National Laboratory Center, Lauds World-Class Work

Prince George's Sentinel

On Thursday, April 17, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) visited the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) National Laboratory Center in Beltsville, Md. to tour the facility and see firsthand the quality of work. 

Hoyer Visits Hospice of Charles County

The Maryland Independent

U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer recently visited the Charles County Hospice House to meet the staff and tour the 10-bedroom facility off of Davis Road in Waldorf.

Brown Pays Daylong Visit to So. Md. To Talk Issues

The Maryland Independent

Accompanied by U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md., 5th) and state Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Jr. (D-Calvert, Prince George’s), Brown’s campaign hosted a house party in each county before wrapping up his visit with a stop at The Greene Turtle in Prince Frederick to chat up local residents

Officials Declare “We’re All In” for FBI in Prince George’s

Gazette

U.S. Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Dist. 5) of Mechanicsville said relocating the FBI to Prince George’s County is also a matter of regional equity

FBI Headquarters Would Be Boon For Md., Economists Say

The Baltimore Sun

"With thousands of employees, both stationed at the headquarters and visiting from field offices around the country, we anticipate significant economic growth directly outside the complex and in the surrounding region," Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, the Southern Maryland lawmaker, said in a statement.

Union Brings ‘Fair Pay’ Pep Rally to Capitol

Government Executive

House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Md., encouraged the crowd to “join up, pair up, and speak up."

Education, Military Driving Southern Maryland's Economy

Calvert Recorder

“Pax River, Indian Head and Webster Field have become anchors for regional growth and development,” Hoyer said. “But there's more work that we must do to ensure that they're there because they support the jobs that will help more of our workers make it in America.

Obama Visits Prince George’s County Middle School

U.S. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-Dist. 5) of Mechanicsville, who accompanied Obama on his visit, said it was great the president chose a Prince George’s County school to illustrate his program.

House and Senate Democrats Tour Metro Cars of the Future

Roll Call

The Metro car of the future rolled up to Prince George’s County’s Greenbelt station on Monday morning, parting its gleaming, silver doors so Maryland Democrats Steny H. Hoyer and Benjamin L. Cardin could step aboard

Survey in Region to Pinpoint Number of Homeless

The Maryland Independent

Organizations and individuals across Southern Maryland are gearing up to take a count of those who might otherwise go unnoticed.

Federal Workers Say Debt Ceiling Increase Is Not Enough

WUSA9

"We cannot stop the rain, but John Boehner can stop the shutdown," Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), the minority leader told them.

Rep. Hoyer Files for Re-election

Associated Press

Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the House's second-ranked Democrat, has filed to run for re-election.

Thanks Go Out to Hoyer

Calvert Recorder

It seems dysfunction in Congress has reached an all-time high, and it’s hard to believe that some members of Congress are doing nothing to end the irrational process of sequestration. However, I’m encouraged that our congressman, Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md., 5th) continues to fight for an alternative.

Fowler Leads Spiritual Mission for River Cleanup

The BayNet

The 26th annual wade-in was held at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM), the fourth event held at the new venue after several years at Broomes Island. Fowler forged the partnership with state government in order to institutionalize the wade-in so that it will continue after he is no longer able or around to preside over it. Fowler, who dons blue overalls and old, white sneakers, walks into the river with family, friends and elected officials. When he can no longer see his sneakers, Fowler and the rest of the hand-clasping human chain stops. Fowler then has the waterline on his overalls measured. Last year the line was up to 35 inches. This year the mark was 34 inches

Hoyer, VA Promise Help for Veterans

The BayNet

Reports that the U.S. Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) was lagging behind in the processing of claims submitted by military veterans have gotten the attention of elected officials. The fact that the Baltimore Regional Office was one of the slowest processors in the nation raised the hackles of several elected officials, including U.S. House of Representatives Minority Whip Steny H. Hoyer [D-District 5]. “I was shocked,” said Hoyer, who added he then got the Maryland Congressional Delegation involved. “This is unacceptable. Frankly, we need to get every state in a position where we are processing claims in a timely manner."