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"Today the President spoke about Democrats' efforts to continue creating jobs and growing the economy. His speech was a sharp contrast to the one given by Minority Leader Boehner in the same city not too long ago.
Hoyer Statement on Rosh Hashanah
Beginning at sundown tomorrow night, the Jewish community celebrates Rosh Hashanah, which marks the Jewish New Year. It is a time to pause for reflection on the past year, and calls for the renewal of core values as a new year begins.
Hoyer Statement on August Jobs Report
Today we received the news that our private sector added 67,000 jobs last month—the eighth straight month of private sector growth. That private sector companies feel confident enough to continue adding employees to their payrolls is a sign that Democratic recovery policies are showing results. Nevertheless, total employment declined in August, as a result of the end of temporary government Census jobs. The overall decline in employment, along with the fact that millions of Americans remain out of work, shows that much remains to be done.
Hoyer Statement on Labor Day and Democrats' Make it in America Agenda

Today we honor the hard-working men and women who have done so much to make America prosperpus and strong, as well as the ongoing effort to ensure that every American worker is treated with the fairness and dignity he or she deserves. At a time when unemployment, home forclosures, and lack of access to health care have made the American Dream seem out of reach for so many, standing up for working Americans is more important than ever.

Hoyer Statement on President Obama's Address on the End of Combat Operations in Iraq

This evening, President Obama delivered an address to mark the end of America's combat mission in Iraq. The Obama Administration and the Democratic Congress pledged to end the war in Iraq, and this month's completion of the responsible redeployment of American combat troops demonstrates that that pledge is being kept. After seven years, the war in Iraq has seen awe-inspiring displays of sacrifice from American and coalition forces; and tonight, above all, we call to memory the more than 4,400 American troops who died in Iraq, along with the more than 30,000 who suffered injuries. We vow to honor their memories, and to honor the compact with all Americans who served, particularly when it comes to providing returning veterans the health care they need and the educational opportunities they deserve.

Hoyer Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Five years ago this week, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in the Gulf Coast, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. On this solemn occasion, we pause to remember those who lost their lives and those whose livelihoods were forever changed by this tragedy. Today, the region continues to recover and rebuild, thanks to the indomitable spirit of the people of the Gulf Coast.
Hoyer Statement Commemorating the Birthday of President Lyndon Johnson
Today, we honor the life and legacy of President Lyndon Johnson, a man who worked tirelessly to put an end to poverty and racial injustice, helping to forever shape the destiny of our country. President Johnson's courageous leadership and bold vision of a Great Society were instrumental in creating Medicare and Medicaid, the landmark Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts, and many other achievements that still help millions of Americans claim their right to equal opportunity.
Hoyer Statement on CBO's Budget & Economic Outlook

Today's projections from the CBO reinforces the need for continued work to bring down the deficit and further strengthen the economy, while also showing that Democrats' actions have had a positive impact. The deficit for Fiscal Year 2010, while lower than previously projected, is still far too high. Democrats have taken real steps to restore fiscal responsibility, including returning to the pay-as-you-go law that led to surpluses in the 1990's, creating a fiscal commission to put forward solutions to balance the budget, and passing a budget that cut spending.

Hoyer Statement on Departure of Last U.S. Combat Brigade from Iraq
More than seven years after the beginning of the war in Iraq, the last American combat brigade heads home today. I join all Americans in thanking our brave men and women in uniform for the courage and the sacrifice they have shown, year after year. Together we also mourn the loss of all those who lost their lives in the service of their country.