Hoyer, Team MD Announce Preschool Funding
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (Md.-5) has joined U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski, and US Representatives Elijah Cummings, Chris Van Hollen, C.A. “Dutch” Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Donna F. Edwards, and John Delaney, all Maryland Democrats, in announcing that Maryland has been awarded $15 million this year through the Preschool Development Grants program to provide high-quality preschool programs in 19 school districts across Maryland.
Hoyer Praises John Glenn’s Many Achievements
Sen. John Glenn, 95, former naval aviator and astronaut and a source of local pride, died Dec. 8 at a Columbus, Ohio, hospital. He had been a test pilot at NAS Patuxent River in the 1940s.
Jobless Rate Falls to Lowest Level in 9 Years
Another 156,000 private sector jobs were added in November and unemployment rate has now fallen to 4.6 percent, its lowest level in more than nine years.
Hoyer Returns as House Democratic Whip
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer was elected Wednesday by acclamation as Democratic whip of the US House of Representatives.
Resume Bank Sees More Updates
Several updates have been made to the House Democrats’ Official Online Resume Bank, announced by House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) this week.
Hoyer Makes Bid for Democratic Whip
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer announced his bid this week to retain his position as Democratic whip.
Sign Up Now for Health Coverage
Open enrollment for health coverage through Maryland Health Connections has begun and runs through Jan. 31, and Congressman Steny H. Hoyer is encouraging residents to review their options and get signed up.
Hoyer Meets with NARFE Representatives
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer made time to discuss ways to support the federal workforce at a meeting with local representatives of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association.
Veterans Day Parade Set in Leonardtown
Congressman Steny Hoyer and Gov. Larry Hogan have been invited to participate in Leonardtown’s annual Veterans Day Parade at 10 am Nov. 11. The parade is sponsored by the St. Mary’s County commissioners and the Leonardtown commissioners.
Job Growth Continues in October
US Department of Labor’s October 2016 jobs report shows continued trend of job growth; 142,000 private sector jobs were added and the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.9 percent.
