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» Hoyer Statement on the Small Business Financing and Investment Act, October 29, 2009 Today, the House passed the Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009, a measure to improve lending and access to credit for small businesses.

» Majority Leader Hoyer: House to Take Up Permanent SGR Fix, October 29, 2009 Today, Democrats are showing our commitment to our nation’s doctors and seniors by introducing legislation that permanently fixes the sustainable growth rate.

» Background Memorandum:New House Health Insurance Reform Bill, October 29, 2009 Since first introducing their draft proposal for health insurance reform four months ago, House Democrats have been working together in an unprecedented way to bring legislation to the House floor that will fix our broken system and ensure that every American has access to quality, affordable health care – and the stability and security that comes with it.

» Majority Leader Hoyer: GDP Encouraging, More Work Ahead, October 29, 2009 Today’s announcement that GDP grew by 3.5% in the last quarter is encouraging news, adding another sign that our economy is slowly recovering from the deepest recession in 75 years.

» Hoyer Statement on Signing of National Defense Authorization Act, October 28, 2009 I am pleased that President Obama signed into law today the National Defense Authorization Act for the 2010 Fiscal Year, legislation that enhances our nation’s security and the well-being of those who serve it.

» Calls Increase for GOP to Join Health Reform Efforts, October 28, 2009 As Democrats move closer to a final bill on health care reform, more and more senior members of the Republicans Party are coming forward to urge House Republicans to support reform.

» Hoyer Statement on Obama Administration’s Smart Energy Grid Investment, October 27, 2009 Investments made today to develop and grow our clean energy economy will reap immediate benefits by creating jobs and advancing our recovery, as well as in the future by spurring long-term growth and providing the durable infrastructure to meet tomorrow’s energy demands.

» UPDATED: Majority Leader Hoyer Statement on House Floor Schedule, October 27, 2009 After months of work addressing critical issues like economic recovery and protecting American consumers, the House will meet beyond the targeted adjournment date as we continue to advance health insurance reform legislation and other matters.

» Majority Leader Hoyer Statement on House Floor Schedule, October 27, 2009 After months of work addressing critical issues like economic recovery and protecting American consumers, the House will meet beyond the targeted adjournment date as we continue to advance health insurance reform legislation and other matters.

» Democratic Actions Aid Small Businesses & Create Jobs, October 27, 2009 In recent weeks, Republicans have charged that Democrats have not done anything to help small businesses access credit and create jobs.

» ECONOMY WEEKLY: WEEK OF OCTOBER 19, 2009, October 23, 2009 A Federal Reserve report released Wednesday shows that economic recovery is taking effect due in part to improvements in manufacturing and housing, the latter due in large part to the $8,000 credit for first-time homebuyers.

» Hoyer Praises Senate Passage of Defense Authorization Conference Report, October 22, 2009 I am pleased the Senate passed the Defense Authorization conference report, which strengthens our national security and provides for our service members and their families as well as our nation’s federal employees.

» “Party of No” Ignores Own Record of Health Care Inaction, October 22, 2009 Today, House Republicans held a press conference condemning the Democratic health reform plan and alleging that small businesses would be “destroyed” under Democratic reforms.

» Hoyer Statement on the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act, October 21, 2009 Today, by a strong bipartisan majority, the House voted to reauthorize the Ryan White CARE Act, which strengthens our nation’s commitment to Americans with HIV/AIDS.

» Hoyer: Economic Forum Shows Continued Focus on Jobs, Recovery, October 21, 2009 As Democrats continue to focus on creating jobs and ensuring a strong economic recovery, today’s economic forum was an important opportunity to hear from experts about the state of the economy.

» Economic Recovery Efforts Help Small Businesses Access Credit and Create Jobs, October 21, 2009 As part of continuing efforts to help small businesses during the economic downturn, President Obama announced new initiatives today to give small businesses the tools they need to thrive, create jobs and help drive the nation’s economic recovery.

» Hoyer Statement on Comprehensive Sudan Strategy, October 19, 2009 I am pleased that the Obama Administration released their long-awaited strategy for dealing with the serious situation we face in Sudan.

» Republicans Just Say No: Still Trying to Kill Health Reform, October 19, 2009 As President Obama and Democrats continue to work to bring final health reform legislation forward for a vote in the weeks ahead, Republicans are only focused on killing reform that would help middle-class families by lowering costs, expanding coverage, and providing quality health care choices for all Americans.

» Economic Recovery by the Numbers, October 19, 2009 Since the economy nearly collapsed into a Depression last Fall, Congress has taken swift and deliberative action to prevent a catastrophe and restore economic growth.

» ECONOMY WEEKLY: WEEK OF OCTOBER 12, 2009, October 16, 2009 On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached 10,000 for the first time since October 2008, when markets crumbled following the collapse of Lehman Brothers.

» Hoyer Statement on the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act, October 14, 2009 Today, by a strong bipartisan majority, the House passed the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act, a bill that will strengthen pressure on Iran to end its dangerous pursuit of nuclear weapons.

» Democratic Reforms Promote Economic Recovery, October 14, 2009

» Hoyer Statement on Senate Finance Committee Passage of Health Reform Bill, October 13, 2009 Today’s action marks a significant milestone on the road to health insurance reform that provides all Americans with access to affordable, quality health care.

» Hoyer Congratulates Obama for Winning the Nobel Peace Prize, October 09, 2009 It is a great honor to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, and I want to extend my congratulations to President Obama.

» ECONOMY WEEKLY: WEEK OF OCTOBER 5, 2009, October 09, 2009 The Labor Department announced Thursday that new claims for unemployment insurance dropped last week to a seasonally adjusted 521,000, the lowest level since early January.

 

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