| July 17, 2019
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Rep. Raskin Votes to Uphold the Rule of Law and protect the Census
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| July 16, 2019
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Colleagues Push Perdue on Usda Research Agencies' Proposed Relocation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| July 16, 2019
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Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Unveil New Legislation to Restore Homeowners' Ability to Work Around Gop Tax Law's Cap of Salt Deduction, Which Is Costing Homeowners Tens-Of-Thousands of Dollars
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| July 16, 2019
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Tweet - "On Thursday, House Democrats will make good on our promise to raise wages when we pass the #RaisetheWage Act. Learn how this bill will raise wages for workers, lift families out of poverty, and strengthen the economy:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 16, 2019
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Tweets - "At my weekly press conference, I told reporters the House will vote on a resolution condemning @POTUS's racist comments. Our diversity makes us stronger & he cannot & will not change that. I hope many House Republicans join us in condemning the racist nature of his comments."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 16, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, I was called to preside over the House where I read the parliamentarian's ruling after Republicans moved to take down the Speaker's words -- I did not make that ruling. I said the same thing that @SpeakerPelosi did -- @POTUS's tweets are racist."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 16, 2019
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Tweet - "The 10 million Americans who have paid into multi-employer pensions deserve to know they will receive the benefits they've earned when they retire. Next week, the House will consider the Butch Lewis Act, which will help ensure a secure retirement for these workers and retirees."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 16, 2019
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Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Hoyer, Van Hollen, Colleagues Push Perdue on USDA Research Agencies' Proposed Relocation
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| July 16, 2019
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Tweet - "This Administration's effort to relocate federal agencies undermines the mission and morale of our federal workforce. My colleagues and I will continue to demand answers & urge the Admin to reconsider."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 16, 2019
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Tweet - "The resolution to condemn @POTUS's tweets is not about partisanship. It's about confronting prejudice. No matter whether one believes he's a racist or not, Members should vote for this resolution that condemns the words he spoke. They hurt. They are not American. They are not us."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 16, 2019
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Providing for Consideration of H.R. Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years and Relating to the Consideration of House Report and An Accompanying Resolution; Relating to the Consideration of Measures Disapproving of Sales, Exports, or Approvals Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act; and Providing for Consideration of H.Res. Condemning President Trump's Racist Comments Directed At Members of Congress
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| July 16, 2019
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Condemning President Trump's Racist Comments Directed At Members of Congress
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 15, 2019
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Tweet - "Proud to support @RepAdamSchiff's resolution that passed the House today that recognizes the growing threat toward freedom of expression and freedom of the press -- freedoms that are vital to democracy."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 12, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 12, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 12, 2019
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CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| July 11, 2019
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Hoyer Remarks at Black Maternal Health Caucus Stakeholder Summit
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 11, 2019
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Tweet - "This morning, the @HouseScience Committee held a hearing on how melting ice sheets can inform us about #ClimateChange. House Dems are committed to addressing this crisis & will continue to work to #ActOnClimate."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 11, 2019
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Tweet - "The House will vote Tuesday to hold the Admin in contempt of Congress after defying subpoenas for documents explaining the effort to add a citizenship question to the #Census. We will hold this Admin accountable for continued obstruction & oppose efforts to undermine the census."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 11, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Puerto Rican Officials Misusing Federal Funds
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 11, 2019
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Hoyer Announces House Vote Holding Barr, Ross in Contempt of Congress
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 11, 2019
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Cortez Masto, Blumenthal introduce legislation to prevent the president from abusing pardon powers
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Oversight Committee Plans Hearing with Acosta on Plea Deal with Epstein
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 10, 2019
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Letter to Jason Torchinsky, Michael Bayes, Jessica F. Johnson - Whitehouse, Raskin Press Nra Law Firm on Possible Campaign Finance Violations
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| July 10, 2019
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Letter to Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Oversight Committee Plans Hearing with Acosta on Plea Deal with Epstein
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| July 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Sixty-eight House Members Call for Resignation of Labor Secretary Acosta
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 9, 2019
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Tweet - "Raising the minimum wage to $15/hr increases worker productivity, decreases poverty, and reduces recidivism. I'm proud to bring the #RaiseTheWage Act to the Floor next week & urge all Members to support it #ForThePeople. #HoyerHeadlines"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 9, 2019
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Tweet - "I was excited to speak with @SEIU President @MaryKayHenry today about bringing the #RaiseTheWage Act to the House Floor next week. An increase in the minimum wage is long overdue & will benefit millions of workers in Maryland and across the country."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 8, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Van Hollen, Udall, Leahy Request Gao Investigation Into Full Costs, Legal Compliance for Trump Fourth of July Event
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 8, 2019
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Tweet - "A $15/hour min wage would increase wages for 27M workers & result in 1.3M fewer people living in poverty. Dems campaigned on a promise to lift wages, and I look forward to bringing the #RaisetheWage Act to the Floor next week to honor that promise."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 8, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Congressional Budget Office's Minimum Wage Report
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 8, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Inspector General's Investigation into the Administration's FBI Relocation Plan
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 3, 2019
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Census Bureau Director Agrees to Testify on Planning and Preparation
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| July 2, 2019
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Udall: Interior Failing to Answer Questions about President's July 4th Event
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Van Hollen, Senators Demand Answers from HUD For Hiring Eric Blankenstein
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 28, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Durbin, Duckworth: Census Should Stay On Schedule, Omit Citizenship Question
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 28, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on Partisan Redistricting
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 27, 2019
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Portman Praises Senate Passage of NDAA Sanctions Against North Korea
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 27, 2019
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NDAA Bill Passes Senate with Brown's Fentanyl & North Korea Sanctions
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 27, 2019
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Raskin Statement on SCOTUS Gerrymandering Case
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 27, 2019
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Raskin Statement on SCOTUS Decision in Census Citizenship Question Case
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 27, 2019
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Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #SAFEAct to the Floor today to strengthen the security and integrity of our elections. Now that the House has passed it, I urge the Senate to do the same."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 27, 2019
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Securing America's Federal Elections Act
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 27, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the SAFE Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 27, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Against the 2020 Census Citizenship Question
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 27, 2019
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Tweet - "Today's #SCOTUS decision on the #2020Census is a reminder that we must redouble our efforts to prevent tampering with the census & keep it nonpartisan. The census must be undertaken in a way that is fair, accurate, and counts every person in this country."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2019
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Blumenthal, Speier, Raskin & Desaulnier Introduce Legislation to Rein in Illegal Political Activity by Presidential Appointees
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 26, 2019
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Public Sector Workers to Join Unions, Bargain Collectively
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 26, 2019
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Norton, Raskin Amendment Preventing USDA Agencies from Relocating Outside National Capital Region Passes House
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 26, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2019
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Tweet - "Bill Wherum had significant conflicts of interest as he sought to roll back rules critical to protecting public health at the EPA. I thank @EnergyCommerce for pursuing this investigation and holding the Administration accountable."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "At my press conference today, I told reporters the House will pass 10 appropriations bills before the end of June -- the first time that's happened since 2006. The House is doing its work. I urge the Senate to act & the GOP to work with us to reach agreement on funding levels."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Today marks the sixth anniversary of the #ShelbyVHolder #SCOTUS decision that rolled back critical protections in the #VotingRightsAct & has undermined Americans' access to the ballot box."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "The Trump Admin's continued attack on federal employees is undermining morale and making it harder for federal civilian workers to serve the American people. I stand w @NFFE_Union & @AFGENational in opposition to the proposal to merge OPM with GSA. https://bit.ly/2KBh2nV "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, @HouseJudiciary is shedding a light on how the #ShelbyVHolder decision has undermined access to the ballot box. House Democrats will continue to work to restore the #VRA and ensure every American can exercise their most fundamental right: the right to vote."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "The @HouseScience committee is holding an important hearing today to examine how our election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattacks. We are committed to defending our democracy and strengthening election security."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Hoyer Remarks at Rally Opposing the Trump Administration's Proposed OPM-GSA Merger
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 24, 2019
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Brown Secures North Korea Sanctions Named For Otto Warmbier in Senate Defense Bill
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 21, 2019
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Make Bankruptcy Relief Available for Student Loan Borrowers
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 21, 2019
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House Democrats Pass Legislation to Fund Government, Call on Senate GOP to Take Up House-Passed Bills
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 21, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Juneteenth
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2019
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Udall, Van Hollen Reintroduce EMPOWER Act to Modernize Presidential Campaign Public Financing System
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 20, 2019
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Tweet - "An estimated 11,400 people have died from gun violence in the 114 days since the House passed HR8, bipartisan legislation to expand background checks for gun sales. Inaction is unacceptable. I strongly urge senatemajldr to take up and pass HR8 and HR1112. EndGunViolence"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2019
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Tweet - "This week, the House is debating another funding package that is ForThePeople. It will invest in our nation's infrastructure needs, expand access to affordable housing for families, and improve infrastructure's resiliency to climate change."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 19, 2019
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Hoyer: The Administration's Threat to Fire OPM Employees Is Outrageous
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Passage of the First Package of Appropriations Bills
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Tweet - "New independent analysis shows that @USDA's decision to relocate @USDA_ERS & @USDA_NIFA will cost taxpayers more & undermine the important work done by both agencies. I will continue to work with my colleagues in the National Capital Region to prevent this harmful relocation."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Tweet - "The Admin's threat to lay off USOPM employees if Congress doesn't eliminate the agency is outrageous. This temper tantrum will have real consequences for all Americans and is yet another example of the Administration holding federal employees hostage. https://bit.ly/2IrFhTd "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Tweet - "The funding bills passed today make investments that will benefit #MD05 families, such as efforts to restore oysters to the #ChesapeakeBay, strengthening workforce development, & supporting research initiatives at NIH. I urge the Senate to take it quickly. https://bit.ly/2KpdGEp "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, the Hon. Tom Graves, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, the Hon. John Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Christopher Coons, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Van Hollen, Norton Urge Appropriations Committees to Provide Supplemental Funding for D.C's Emergency Planning and Security Fund
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 14, 2019
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Brown Introduces Bill to Protect Infants from Deadly Crib Bumpers
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 14, 2019
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Modernize Voting Systems and Protect Against Electoral Interference
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 14, 2019
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House Democrats Work to Fund Government, Vote to Hold Trump Administration Accountable
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 13, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Benjamin S. Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cortez Masto, Senators Demand Hud Continue to Protect Housing Rights for Transgender Individuals
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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