Survey in Region to Pinpoint Number of Homeless
Organizations and individuals across Southern Maryland are gearing up to take a count of those who might otherwise go unnoticed.
Hoyer Attends Maryland Black Caucus Foundation Legislative Conference
ANNAPOLIS MD – Today Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) attended the Maryland Black Caucus Foundation (MBCF) Legislative Conference joining attendees at the Maryland Black Mayors Roundtable.
PIKESVILLE MD – Last night Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) delivered remarks at a reception during the Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL-CIO 29th Biennial Convention.
Hoyer Attends Prince George’s County Ploughman & Fisherman Breakfast
UPPER MARLBORO MD – Today Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) attended the Prince George’s County Ploughman & Fisherman Breakfast.
Federal Workers Say Debt Ceiling Increase Is Not Enough
"We cannot stop the rain, but John Boehner can stop the shutdown," Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), the minority leader told them.
Congressman Hoyer Files for Re-Election
ANNAPOLIS MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) released the following statement today after officially filing his candidacy for re-election to represent Maryland’s Fifth District in the U.S.
Rep. Hoyer Files for Re-election
Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the House's second-ranked Democrat, has filed to run for re-election.
Congressman Hoyer Delivers Remarks at 11th Annual Women’s Equality Day Luncheon
WALDORF MD – Congressman Steny H.
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.
GREENBELT MD – On Friday evening Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) attended the Maryland and District of Columbia AFL-CIO’s Annual “Salute to Leadership” Awards Dinner. At the event John J.
Fowler Leads Spiritual Mission for River Cleanup
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 Attends 2013 Truman-Kennedy Hosted by the Charles County Democratic Central Committee
WALDORF MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) attended the 2013 Truman-Kennedy Dinner hosted by the Charles County Democratic Central Committee this evening and delivered remarks.
Hoyer, VA Promise Help for Veterans
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."
Hoyer Attends 9th Annual Western Maryland Democratic Summit
HAGERSTOWN MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) attended the 9th annual Western Maryland Democratic Summit today.
Hoyer Attends Democrats of the Year Dinner Hosted by the Democratic Club of St. Mary’s County
LEONARDTOWN MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) attended the annual Democrats of the Year Dinner hosted by the Democratic Club of St. Mary’s County this evening at the Leonardtown Firehouse.
Md.'s House Delegation Demands Fixes at Baltimore VA Office
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, a Southern Maryland Democrat who is House minority whip, said Maryland veterans should call their congressmen to report troubles with the regional office, which has one of the nation's highest error rates and largest percentages of backlogged cases.
Thanks to Hoyer for Efforts on Violence Against Women Act
This month, President Obama signed the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act into law, which will provide strong protections for all victims of domestic violence. I’d like to thank Congressman Steny Hoyer for his efforts to ensure this bill was passed and that it protected all victims, including immigrants, Native American women and members of the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered community
Democrats honor Hoyer with Goldstein Award at annual dinner
Southern Maryland News By AMANDA HARRISON Staff writer About 450 Calvert County and Maryland Democrats gathered to honor the longest-serving member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland at the 15th annual Louis L. Goldstein Dinner. U.S. House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md. 5th) received the Calvert County Democratic Central Committee’s Louis L. Goldstein Award for echoing the qualities of Goldstein a former Maryland comptroller and state senator representing Calvert County who died in 1998.
Hoyer Hears of Harm from Federal ‘Sequester’ Cuts
Hoyer (D-Md., 5th) said that when folks in Washington talk about cutting funds by certain percentages, they are only seeing numbers. He said it was important for him to listen to whom the cuts would affect, and it was important for those people to make their cases known in Washington.
Hoyer Awarded Louis Goldstein Award at 15th Annual Louis Goldstein Dinner
CHESAPEAKE BEACH MD – Today Congressman Steny H.