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» Hoyer Statement on 45th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, July 02, 2009
Today, Americans recognize the 45th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act, a truly historic piece of legislation that remains as profoundly important today as it was in 1964.

» Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Numbers, July 02, 2009
Today’s unemployment figures represent the struggles of millions of American families who are working to make ends meet through this historic recession.

» GOP Leadership – A History of Saying No to Energy Independence, July 01, 2009
The House Republican Leadership is continuing a trend begun last Congress, “Just Saying No” to legislation which invests in clean energy, creates new clean energy jobs, and reduces our dependence on foreign oil.

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» Details Discussed of Climate Change Bill on Fox News, June 26, 2009
The fact of the matter is, though, that there's no tax in this bill. This is an attempt through the free market system to address the global warming issue to make us energy independent and to focus on innovation and the development of renewable energy sources which will make us energy independent in the future which is critical for our national security... [TRANSCRIPT]

» Energy Independence and National Security Talks on Bloomberg, June 26, 2009
We think this is a critically important, historic day to move on some very critically important issues. One is our national security. We cannot continue to be held hostage to those from abroad who are supplying us with an overwhelming percentage of our energy needs. We also have to meet the global warming crisis that confronts us for these two issues are critical. This bill is a step, an important step, to meet these two challenges... [TRANSCRIPT]

» Speech on American Clean Energy and Security Act on House Floor, June 26, 2009
Mark this day, June 26, 2009. My colleagues we have an opportunity to serve in a historic session of the Congress of the United States. We have an opportunity to take action that will make a major difference in the security and independence and environment of our globe as well as our country. We have been given the privilege by our fellow citizens to serve in a time of historic change and meeting challenges that were the subject of this past presidential campaign. [TRANSCRIPT]

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Statements and Speeches

» Hoyer Statement on the American Clean Energy and Security Act, June 26, 2009
This is a transformative moment. This is a moment to build a clean energy future for our country. This is a moment to create jobs. This is a moment to take on, at long last, a defining challenge of our time: global warming.

» Hoyer Statement on Introduction of Statutory PAYGO, June 17, 2009
Today, I am introducing statutory “pay-as-you-go” legislation in the House, with over 155 original co-sponsors, including the Members standing behind me.

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Articles

» Preserving Medicare's Success, 43 Years Later, July 01, 2009
As popular as Medicare is now, it is hard to believe that it was once bitterly opposed. Medicare came into existence 43 years ago today, in the face of many who doubted that it could cover millions of people, provide them with excellent care, and keep costs low.

» Close Win Predicted For Cap-and-Trade Bill, June 26, 2009
The House could vote today on a measure to cap U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, with Democratic leaders predicting a tight victory for a behemoth bill that has grown more complex with each compromise.

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Issue Spotlights

» Democrats Respond to June Jobs Report, July 02, 2009
Today, the Department of Labor reported that the U.S. economy lost 467,000 in March and the unemployment rate hit 9.5%, the highest level since 1983.

» Houses Passes American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, June 26, 2009
Today, the House passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.

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