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Hoyer Attends 2013 Truman-Kennedy Hosted by the Charles County Democratic Central Committee

WALDORF MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) attended the 2013 Truman-Kennedy Dinner hosted by the Charles County Democratic Central Committee this evening and delivered remarks. At the event Nancy Schertler was honored with the Truman Award Walt Powell was honored with the Kennedy Award and Marie Lancaster was honored with the John Thomas Parran Award. “I was honored to join the Charles County Democratic Central Committee this evening and join in recognizing Nancy Walt and Marie for all that they do in our community ” stated Congressman Hoyer. “I was pleased to discuss important challenges facing our state and our country this evening including the need to create jobs grow opportunities for our middle class help businesses compete and protect the American dream for the next generation. In Congress I’m leading a jobs plan called Make It In America which focuses on policies that will strengthen domestic manufacturing and have a positive effect on job creation and economic growth. I also continue to push for a balanced and bipartisan alternative to replace the sequester and provide certainty to businesses and working families. I’m hopeful both parties can come together to address these priorities in Congress.”  “I look forward to continue working with the Charles County Central Committee ” continued Congressman Hoyer. “With their energy and commitment I have no doubt that we can help more people make it in America and here in Maryland.” State and local officials attended tonight’s dinner including Attorney General Doug Gansler Senate President Mike Miller Senator Brian Frosh Delegate Sally Jameson Delegate Peter Murphy Delegate C.T. Wilson Delegate Aisha Braveboy Delegate Bill Frick County Executive Ken Ulman Commissioner President Candice Quinn Kelly Commissioner Reuben Collins Commissioner Debra Davis Commissioner Bobby Rucci and Commissioner Ken Robinson ###