(JTA) — Steny Hoyer, the longtime No. 2 leader of Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives who was known for decades for his closeness to AIPAC, is stepping down from his leadership position.

Congressman Steny Hoyer of Maryland's Fifth Congressional District was first elected to serve as House Majority Leader in November 2006 and again in 2008 by his colleagues in the Democratic Caucus, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, the former House Democratic leader, is recovering after experiencing a mild stroke on Sunday, his office said. Hoyer's spokesperson Margaret Mulkerrin said ...

Rep. Steny Hoyer, 85, who has represented Maryland in Congress since first being elected in 1981, suffered an ischemic stroke ...

Steny Hoyer speaks at the center for American progress in 2010. He was re-elected in tonight’s election. (Flickr art courtesy of Center for American Progress Actio) Steny Hoyer, the U.S ...

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) today announced the nominations to the four U.S. Service Academies from the 5th Congressional District, which includes part of Prince George's and Anne ...