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Steny Hamilton Hoyer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district since 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, Hoyer has held various leadership positions, including House Majority Leader. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development, advocating for policies that benefit his constituents in Maryland and beyond. Hoyer is known for his commitment to bipartisanship and has played a significant role in legislative negotiations over the years.
What we ought to have the courage to do is to tell all our Homeland Security personnel, We are going to fund you through the end of this year, as we have told every other employee in the Federal Government that is protecting us and serving…
Mr. Leader, we have been now--you are correct--6 weeks leaving the Department of Homeland Security twisting in the wind. We have done that as the gentleman knows---- Mr. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, reclaiming my time, I have been very clear …
The Rules Committee is going to meet tonight at 9:30 tonight, is that the--8:00. Somebody said 8 o'clock over here--a member of the Rules Committee. Was it at 8:00 or at 9:30? Mr. McCARTHY. I think it was--where is our Rules Committee…
Can the majority leader tell us, in light of fact that is less than 24 hours from now, what we might be considering with respect to keeping the Department of Homeland Security operating on a permanent basis through September 30? Mr…
What can we expect to be on the floor tomorrow, Mr. Leader? Mr. McCARTHY. Well, Mr. Whip, I expect that we will deal with the current schedule that we have before us, plus dealing with DHS.
I appreciate what the gentleman has just said about those challenges and threats, along with the undermining of our national security, but it is further at risk this week by our own hand; that is, the Congress of the United States. The…
The Congress has 5 legislative days left until February 27. We have 5 days to meet and send the President an appropriations bill that he can sign to keep the Department of Homeland Security from shutting down. The Republican leader in the…
America's businesses and families deserve the certainty that comes from tax reform, not partisan piecemeal reform bills that undermine--undermine--tax reform. That is what Roy Blunt was talking about. Roy Blunt has already been quoted, so…
No, I can't yield any more because I am running out of time. Mr. Speaker, this is one of two bills that we are considering on the floor this week to make tax cuts permanent, and it is unfortunate that neither of these bills is paid for 1…
Reclaiming my time, Mr. Speaker, I used to have a magic 1 minute. I don't have that now. I would be glad to participate in debate. We have had bad policy, I tell my friend.
I don't have much time, but maybe we can get some more. I yield to the gentleman.
The ranking member didn't write my speech, so I am not sure what my answer to the distinguished gentleman's comments is, but I will say this to my friend, I am not for 1 year. I may vote for 1 year, but that is not what we ought to do. It…
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