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Jan. 6, 2019
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Steny Hoyer
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Joined @MeetThePress to discuss Dems' commitment to ending the #TrumpShutdown. We've passed compromise funding bills that the Senate GOP previously supported. I urge Leader McConnell take up the bills to reopen govt & we can continue to discuss the best way to secure our borders."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Democrats' Latest Effort to Reopen Government, End the Trump Shutdown
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2019
Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on NBC's "Meet The Press"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 5, 2019
Tweet - "This week, House Dems passed Senate Republican funding bills to reopen govt. But rather than take up & sign those bills that are agreed on, @SenateMajLdr & @POTUS are refusing to end this #TrumpShutdown. Read how the impact of their shutdown is growing:"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019
Rep. Jamie Raskin Joins House Committee on Rules
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Jan. 4, 2019
Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown and Democratic Priorities for the 116th Congress on MSNBC's "Morning Joe"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Introduction of H.R. 1: The For The People Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Raises During a Trump Government Shutdown
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Last night, the House voted to end the #TrumpShutdown. It's time for the Senate to pass this legislation & @POTUS to sign it. I urge them to stop holding federal employees & the people's government hostage. Watch my discussion of the shutdown on @Morning_Joe:"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019
Tweet - "I am honored to serve as Majority Leader in the #116thCongress. Stay up-to-date on what I am doing in the Capitol and #MD05 on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @LeaderHoyer."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019
Bipartisan Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United Introduced
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 4, 2019
On First Day of New Congress, McGovern Introduces Bipartisan Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 4, 2019
Van Hollen, Colleagues Plan to Introduce Legislation to Ensure Low-Wage Federal Contract Employees Receive Back Pay
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 4, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Senate Confirmation of Members of the Election Assistance Commission
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Tonight, every Dem & a few responsible Republicans passed the Senate GOP appropriations package to reopen govt. I urge @senatemajldr to take up & pass this legislation and send it to the President for his signature. It's time to take yes for an answer and end the #TrumpShutdown."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Holding 800,000 federal employees & the government hostage is not what the American people want. Tonight, House Democrats are putting two bills on the Floor to end the #TrumpShutdown & reopen government. http://bit.ly/2TpJCJ9 "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Tonight, every Dem & a few responsible Republicans passed the Senate GOP appropriations package to reopen govt. I urge @senatemajldr to take up & pass this legislation and send it to the President for his signature. It's time to take yes for an answer and end the #TrumpShutdown."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Today, Democrats passed a Rules package that signals a new start for the House. We will go from the most closed Congress in history to a period when Americans finally have a House that is on their side. We will make government work again for those it serves. #116thCongress"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Today, Dems enter into the Majority with a pledge to stand up for working families, oppose abuses by the Administration, & ensure equal justice for all. I'm proud to serve as Majority Leader for the most diverse Dem Caucus in our history. #116thCongress http://bit.ly/2TtBveT "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Van Hollen Reintroduces Legislation to Ensure Retroactive Pay to Government Employees
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 3, 2019
Van Hollen Discusses Shutdown State of Play on MSNBC With Chris Hayes
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 3, 2019
Hoyer Discusses the Need to End the Trump Shutdown on NPR's Morning Edition
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Convening of the 116th Congress
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with House Democratic Leadership on the Trump Shutdown
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "House Democrats are bringing two bills to the House Floor today that do all of those things while reopening the government. I look forward to you signing them into law and ending the #TrumpShutdown."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Legislation to End the Trump Shutdown
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Tonight, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to end the #TrumpShutdown and reopen the government. Now it is up to Leader McConnell to bring it to the Senate Floor and @realDonaldTrump to sign it."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 2, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 2, 2019
Tweet - "Pleased to join my colleagues in the National Capital Region in securing the removal of the Holman Rule, an outdated restriction that undermines & denigrates federal employees who serve the American people. https://bit.ly/2F29oA5 "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 2, 2019
Raskin Applauds Repeal of Holman Rule and Inclusion of 'Regular Order' Requirements in Rules Package for 116th Congress
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Jan. 2, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Jan. 2, 2019
National Capital Region Delegation Secures Elimination of Holman Rule in Rules Package for 116th Congress
Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Jan. 2, 2019
Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on PBS NewsHour
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 2, 2019
PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Hoyer: Democrats Support Border Security, Not Taking the Government "Hostage'
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 1, 2019
Letter to the President - Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Urge Trump to Reverse Course, Raise Pay For Federal Employees
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 31, 2018
Tweet - "2018 was a busy year in #MD05 and on Capitol Hill. While I am deeply disappointed the year is ending with a #TrumpShutdown, I look forward to working on behalf of MD families in 2019, including reopening govt as soon as possible."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 31, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Brown Goes to Bat for Dayton Workers, Urges Trump to Reverse Course & Give Federal Employees Pay Raise They've Earned
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 31, 2018
Hoyer Statement on Democrats' Legislation to Reopen Government and End the Trump Shutdown
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2018
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Today, I met with constituents impacted by the #TrumpShutdown, including federal employees and local business owners with federal government contracts, who told me how the shutdown is harming their livelihoods, morale, and productivity. https://hoyer.house.gov/content/hoyer-meets-marylanders-impacted-republican-government-shutdown "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2018
Tweet - "I joined #MTPDaily today to urge @realDonaldTrump & GOP leadership to end the #TrumpShutdown. If they continue this shutdown, Democrats will offer a bill on January 3 when we take control of the House to reopen government & ensure federal employees receive the pay they are due."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2018
Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on MSNBC, CNN, and CBS Evening News
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Due to this #TrumpShutdown, this is not a happy holiday for so many hard working federal employees who are furloughed or forced to work without pay. House Democrats continue to call on @realDonaldTrump & House GOP leaders to work with Democrats to reopen government."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Approx. 800,000 federal workers across the country are being furloughed or forced to work w/o pay due to @POTUS' temper tantrum over his costly, ineffective border wall. Read here about how the American people are negatively affected by the #TrumpShutdown:"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2018
Tweet - "The Commander-in-Chief's #TrumpShutdown is negatively affecting our nation's service members & their families. I urge @POTUS to end this needless shutdown, work with Democrats to re-open government, & ensure America's service members & civil servants receive their pay on time."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2018
Tweet - "The #TrumpShutdown is having a real, negative impact on civil servants who ensure the well-being and safety of the American people. No American should be unable to pay their mortgage because of @realDonaldTrump's temper tantrum. RT if you agree."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Federal employees -- including law enforcement, TSA screeners, Forest Service firefighters, & others -- are furloughed or forced to go without pay as a result of the #TrumpShutdown. I call on @HouseGOP & @POTUS to end this reckless shutdown & reopen government as soon as possible."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2018
Tweet - "As a result of @RealDonaldTrump's #TrumpShutdown, 800,000 federal employees across the nation are being furloughed or forced to work without pay over the holidays. RT if you agree that's unacceptable."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2018
Tweet - "The majority of Americans don't think a #TrumpShutdown is good policy. @HouseGOP & @RealDonaldTrump ought to work with Democrats to reopen the government now & ensure hardworking civil servants who are furloughed receive their pay retroactively."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 6, 2019
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Steny Hoyer
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Joined @MeetThePress to discuss Dems' commitment to ending the #TrumpShutdown. We've passed compromise funding bills that the Senate GOP previously supported. I urge Leader McConnell take up the bills to reopen govt & we can continue to discuss the best way to secure our borders."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Democrats' Latest Effort to Reopen Government, End the Trump Shutdown
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2019
Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on NBC's "Meet The Press"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 5, 2019
Tweet - "This week, House Dems passed Senate Republican funding bills to reopen govt. But rather than take up & sign those bills that are agreed on, @SenateMajLdr & @POTUS are refusing to end this #TrumpShutdown. Read how the impact of their shutdown is growing:"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019
Rep. Jamie Raskin Joins House Committee on Rules
Rep.Jamie Raskin
Jan. 4, 2019
Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown and Democratic Priorities for the 116th Congress on MSNBC's "Morning Joe"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Introduction of H.R. 1: The For The People Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Raises During a Trump Government Shutdown
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Last night, the House voted to end the #TrumpShutdown. It's time for the Senate to pass this legislation & @POTUS to sign it. I urge them to stop holding federal employees & the people's government hostage. Watch my discussion of the shutdown on @Morning_Joe:"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019
Tweet - "I am honored to serve as Majority Leader in the #116thCongress. Stay up-to-date on what I am doing in the Capitol and #MD05 on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram as @LeaderHoyer."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019
Bipartisan Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United Introduced
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 4, 2019
On First Day of New Congress, McGovern Introduces Bipartisan Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 4, 2019
Van Hollen, Colleagues Plan to Introduce Legislation to Ensure Low-Wage Federal Contract Employees Receive Back Pay
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 4, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Senate Confirmation of Members of the Election Assistance Commission
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Tonight, every Dem & a few responsible Republicans passed the Senate GOP appropriations package to reopen govt. I urge @senatemajldr to take up & pass this legislation and send it to the President for his signature. It's time to take yes for an answer and end the #TrumpShutdown."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Holding 800,000 federal employees & the government hostage is not what the American people want. Tonight, House Democrats are putting two bills on the Floor to end the #TrumpShutdown & reopen government. http://bit.ly/2TpJCJ9 "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Tonight, every Dem & a few responsible Republicans passed the Senate GOP appropriations package to reopen govt. I urge @senatemajldr to take up & pass this legislation and send it to the President for his signature. It's time to take yes for an answer and end the #TrumpShutdown."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Today, Democrats passed a Rules package that signals a new start for the House. We will go from the most closed Congress in history to a period when Americans finally have a House that is on their side. We will make government work again for those it serves. #116thCongress"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Today, Dems enter into the Majority with a pledge to stand up for working families, oppose abuses by the Administration, & ensure equal justice for all. I'm proud to serve as Majority Leader for the most diverse Dem Caucus in our history. #116thCongress http://bit.ly/2TtBveT "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Van Hollen Reintroduces Legislation to Ensure Retroactive Pay to Government Employees
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 3, 2019
Van Hollen Discusses Shutdown State of Play on MSNBC With Chris Hayes
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 3, 2019
Hoyer Discusses the Need to End the Trump Shutdown on NPR's Morning Edition
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Convening of the 116th Congress
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with House Democratic Leadership on the Trump Shutdown
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "House Democrats are bringing two bills to the House Floor today that do all of those things while reopening the government. I look forward to you signing them into law and ending the #TrumpShutdown."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Legislation to End the Trump Shutdown
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Tonight, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to end the #TrumpShutdown and reopen the government. Now it is up to Leader McConnell to bring it to the Senate Floor and @realDonaldTrump to sign it."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 2, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 2, 2019
Tweet - "Pleased to join my colleagues in the National Capital Region in securing the removal of the Holman Rule, an outdated restriction that undermines & denigrates federal employees who serve the American people. https://bit.ly/2F29oA5 "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 2, 2019
Raskin Applauds Repeal of Holman Rule and Inclusion of 'Regular Order' Requirements in Rules Package for 116th Congress
Rep.Jamie Raskin
Jan. 2, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin
Rep.Jamie Raskin
Jan. 2, 2019
National Capital Region Delegation Secures Elimination of Holman Rule in Rules Package for 116th Congress
Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Jan. 2, 2019
Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on PBS NewsHour
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 2, 2019
PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Hoyer: Democrats Support Border Security, Not Taking the Government "Hostage'
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 1, 2019
Letter to the President - Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Urge Trump to Reverse Course, Raise Pay For Federal Employees
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 31, 2018
Tweet - "2018 was a busy year in #MD05 and on Capitol Hill. While I am deeply disappointed the year is ending with a #TrumpShutdown, I look forward to working on behalf of MD families in 2019, including reopening govt as soon as possible."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 31, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Brown Goes to Bat for Dayton Workers, Urges Trump to Reverse Course & Give Federal Employees Pay Raise They've Earned
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 31, 2018
Hoyer Statement on Democrats' Legislation to Reopen Government and End the Trump Shutdown
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2018
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Today, I met with constituents impacted by the #TrumpShutdown, including federal employees and local business owners with federal government contracts, who told me how the shutdown is harming their livelihoods, morale, and productivity. https://hoyer.house.gov/content/hoyer-meets-marylanders-impacted-republican-government-shutdown "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2018
Tweet - "I joined #MTPDaily today to urge @realDonaldTrump & GOP leadership to end the #TrumpShutdown. If they continue this shutdown, Democrats will offer a bill on January 3 when we take control of the House to reopen government & ensure federal employees receive the pay they are due."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2018
Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on MSNBC, CNN, and CBS Evening News
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2018
Tweet - "Due to this #TrumpShutdown, this is not a happy holiday for so many hard working federal employees who are furloughed or forced to work without pay. House Democrats continue to call on @realDonaldTrump & House GOP leaders to work with Democrats to reopen government."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Approx. 800,000 federal workers across the country are being furloughed or forced to work w/o pay due to @POTUS' temper tantrum over his costly, ineffective border wall. Read here about how the American people are negatively affected by the #TrumpShutdown:"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2018
Tweet - "The Commander-in-Chief's #TrumpShutdown is negatively affecting our nation's service members & their families. I urge @POTUS to end this needless shutdown, work with Democrats to re-open government, & ensure America's service members & civil servants receive their pay on time."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2018
Tweet - "The #TrumpShutdown is having a real, negative impact on civil servants who ensure the well-being and safety of the American people. No American should be unable to pay their mortgage because of @realDonaldTrump's temper tantrum. RT if you agree."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Federal employees -- including law enforcement, TSA screeners, Forest Service firefighters, & others -- are furloughed or forced to go without pay as a result of the #TrumpShutdown. I call on @HouseGOP & @POTUS to end this reckless shutdown & reopen government as soon as possible."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2018
Tweet - "As a result of @RealDonaldTrump's #TrumpShutdown, 800,000 federal employees across the nation are being furloughed or forced to work without pay over the holidays. RT if you agree that's unacceptable."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2018
Tweet - "The majority of Americans don't think a #TrumpShutdown is good policy. @HouseGOP & @RealDonaldTrump ought to work with Democrats to reopen the government now & ensure hardworking civil servants who are furloughed receive their pay retroactively."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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