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Hoyer Statement on Trump Pardoning Michael Flynn

With just weeks left in office, President Trump has chosen to double-down on the flagrant abuses of power and corruption that have characterized his four-year term. With the pardoning of former his National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn, for lying to FBI investigators about contacts with the Russian government, President Trump is once again putting himself above the interests of our nation. 
November 25, 2020
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Hoyer Discusses the “Psychology of Consensus” in the Washington Post

Wanted to be sure you saw this article in today’s Washington Post in which Majority Leader Steny Hoyer discusses Democratic unity and the “psychology of consensus.” In the interview, Leader Hoyer discussed how House Democrats have been unified in our votes and message in the 116th Congress, and how the Caucus will continue to be unified in the 117th Congress. Leader Hoyer discussed some of the steps that could be taken to promote Democratic unity, including how he’s working with committee chairs to ensure bills they advance have broad support, as House Democrats partner with the Biden Administration to address the coronavirus crisis and build America back better.  
November 24, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on President-elect Biden's Foreign Policy and National Security Team

The foreign policy and national security team unveiled by President-elect Biden today ought to reassure Americans that the next Administration will tap the best talent and experience to keep our nation safe and to secure our interests abroad.
November 23, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Biden Selection of Shuwanza Goff as White House Deputy Director for Legislative Affairs

“President-elect Biden, in choosing Shuwanza Goff to be his Deputy Director for Legislative Affairs and liaison to the House, has selected a highly experienced and talented individual. 
November 23, 2020
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Politico Pro: House Passes Bill to Expand Apprenticeships but Rejects Trump Program

Wanted to be sure you saw Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer’s comments yesterday in Politico Pro on House passage of the National Apprenticeship Act, which passed the House with bipartisan support and is included in the Make It In America plan he has been leading since 2010. Leader Hoyer highlighted the importance of apprenticeship programs and discussed how he will bring this bill to the Floor again in the next Congress and hopes to see it signed into law by President-elect Biden.
 
November 21, 2020
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As the Coronavirus Pandemic Rages Across the Country, Where Are Republicans?

While Republicans ignore the coronavirus crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic is raging across the country:
November 20, 2020
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Hoyer Floor Remarks on the National Apprenticeship Act

"Madam Speaker, two weeks ago, we learned just how divided our country is. Part of that division, I believe, comes from a broad lack of faith in government to deliver on what the American people need to get ahead in our economy. Americans want their elected officials to focus on reaching consensus on broadly popular initiatives that expand opportunity and connect people with good careers.
November 19, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the United States Reaching 250,000 Coronavirus Deaths

More than a quarter-million Americans have now lost their lives to COVID-19.  More than one American now dies of this disease every minute of the day.
November 18, 2020
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Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Following House Democratic Leadership Elections

“Thank you very much, Madam Speaker, and congratulations to you on your overwhelming re-nomination to be the Speaker of the House by the Democratic Caucus, which was based upon your performance over the years leading us so effectively.
November 18, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Election as Majority Leader

I am honored to have been entrusted with the responsibility of serving my Democratic colleagues as Majority Leader in the 117th Congress. 
November 18, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on President Trump Firing Director Chris Krebs

It is alarming and yet unsurprising that President Trump fired Director Krebs after he affirmed that there was no fraud in the 2020 election – a truth that President Trump refuses to accept.
November 17, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Trump Administration Withdrawing U.S. Troops from Afghanistan and Iraq

Today's announcement is a hasty move intended to undermine the incoming Biden Administration.  It ought to surprise no one that this comes just days after President Trump fired top Pentagon officials who stood against his counterproductive plans.  
November 17, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on White House Senior Staff Announcements

Today, President-elect Biden announced the selection of diverse, experienced, and talented individuals to serve the American people as White House senior staff.
November 17, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the Selection of Ron Klain as President-elect Biden’s White House Chief of Staff

Ron Klain is an outstanding choice for White House Chief of Staff.  He has a depth of experience across government that will make him an excellent counselor and advisor to the next President, Joe Biden. 
November 12, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, we come together as Americans to honor those who wore the uniform of our nation and put their lives and safety on the line to defend our country and its principles
November 11, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans Introducing FY2021 Appropriations Bills

At long last, Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee are introducing their proposed bills for Fiscal Year 2021 today, more than a month after that year began.
November 10, 2020
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Hoyer Statement Ahead of Supreme Court Oral Arguments on Affordable Care Act Case

For the past ten years, Republicans have tried to end the Affordable Care Act, even though it remains popular with the American people because of the benefits it provides.
November 10, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on DCCC Chairwoman Cheri Bustos

While I understand Rep. Bustos's decision to step down as Chairwoman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, I believe she did an excellent job and would have been re-elected as Chairwoman had she so chosen.
November 9, 2020