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Hoyer: Odds of government shutdown have increased over past two weeks

House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) on Tuesday said that he was “very concerned” about the status of negotiations on keeping the federal government funded past an April 8 deadline, saying that prospects for a government shutdown have increased since two weeks ago.

 

Pelosi moves to avert a fight among Democrats

Trying to resolve dispute among top lieutenants, Pelosi indirectly backs longtime adversary, Rep. Hoyer, to continue serving as her chief deputy.

 

Democratic chairmen back Hoyer for number 2 slot

Democratic chairmen back Hoyer for number 2 slot

A group of Democratic House chairmen say Rep. Steny Hoyer should become the Democrats' second in command in the next Congress when Republicans regain control of the House.

 

Hoyer: House will pass healthcare reform bill

House of Representatives Democratic leader Steny Hoyer said on Friday that Democrats would have the support necessary to pass the healthcare reform bill in a vote expected on Sunday.

 

Hoyer calls Massa claim 'absurd'

Hoyer calls Massa claim 'absurd'

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) dismissed as "absurd" retired Rep. Eric Massa's (D-N.Y.) claim that his resignation -- offered amid an investigation into charges that he sexually harassed younger male staffers -- was also forced as an effort to boost the chances of passing President Obama's health-care legislation.

 

Hoyer: U.S. debt limit to rise by at least $1.8T

Increase is much larger than previously planned, but is necessary to avoid defaulting on debts next year, House majority leader says.

 

'Un-American' attacks can't derail health care debate

'Un-American' attacks can't derail health care debate

'Un-American' attacks can't derail health care debate By Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer Americans have been waiting for nearly a century for quality, affordable health care. Health coverage for all was on the national agenda as early as 1912, thanks...

 

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