Jobs in US Declined in December
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report for December 2020 shows clear evidence of the work needed to help our economy weather the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer. The report showed that jobs declined by 140,000 in December.
Special Health Insurance Enrollment Opens
A new special health insurance open enrollment period is now open, reminds Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.
2020 Assessment Gives Chesapeake Bay D+ Rating
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation released its 2020 State of the Bay report, and last year’s assessment gave the bay a D+ rating, one point less than the 2018 score.
Hoyer: Stimulus Checks Being Distributed
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer offered this information about economic impact payments, as the “stimulus checks” have begun to be distributed to individuals in Maryland.
Hoyer Congratulates New Congressional Leadership
The US House of Representatives has chosen caucus leadership for the upcoming 117th Congress, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announced.
Hoyer Staffer Joins Biden Communications Team
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer’s deputy communications director Mariel Sáez will join the Biden administration as White House director of broadcast media.
Lackey High Student Wins 5th Dist. App Challenge
Henry E. Lackey High School student Tiana Clemons is the first-place winner of the sixth annual Fifth District Congressional App Challenge, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announced.
Hoyer Receives COVID-19 Vaccine
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, following Vice President Mike Pence, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Mitch McConnell, and other senior government leaders.
Lawmakers Announce Funds for Community Health Centers
Maryland’s congressional delegation announced earlier this month that more than $8 million in federal funds was awarded to support Maryland community health centers.
DoD Likely Unchanged by Biden Administration
Military observers see little spending or strategic changes at the Pentagon with a Biden White House and Republicans maintaining sway over the Senate.
