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Rep. Johnson Celebrates Women’s History Month
March 1, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Johnson joined millions of Americans in marking the annual celebration of March as Women’s History Month – a commemoration that has occurred in America since 1987.
“During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the successes of America’s women throughout our history and the sacrifice of the bold women pioneers who broke down many barriers facing women,” Rep.
Issues: Economy and Jobs Education Justice & Court Reform
Rep. Johnson streaming Q&A session with students via live Periscope feed
February 23, 2016
Press Release

Congressman will host Horton’s Kids students to discuss STEM education via Twitter’s live stream app

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 7-7:30 p.m., Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) will host 15 middle-school students/mentees from the Horton’s Kids mentoring program – a community-based organization that serves 500 children, grades K through 12, living in an underserved area of Washington, D.C.

Issues: Consumer Protection Education Justice & Court Reform
Rep. Johnson announces winners of Congressional App Challenge
February 22, 2016
Press Release
Congressman hosts top three winners of inaugural App Challenge
LITHONIA, GA – On Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) recognized the top three students of his inaugural App Challenge—a competition that encourages U.S. high school students to create their own mobile applications.
Three Stone Mountain High School students swept the competition.
Issues: Education
Hundreds turn out for Congressman Johnson’s Resources Fair at GPTC in Clarkston
February 18, 2016
Press Release

Rep. Johnson connects constituents with community resources, holds film & television industry forum

CLARKSTON, GA – Hundreds of residents descended on Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkston on Thursday to attend Rep. Hank Johnson’s Resources Fair, which helped connect constituents with local, state and federal agencies that provided job-readiness training, information on the television/film industry and employment opportunities.

Issues: Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Economy and Jobs Education Justice & Court Reform Seniors and Social Security
Job readiness workshops, business forums at Resources Fair
Congressman Hank Johnson's E-Newsletter for Feb. 9, 2016
February 16, 2016
e-Newsletters

I’m very pleased to announce that I’m holding my 2016 Resources Fair on February 18, 2016, at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkston from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Fair will help connect constituents with local, state and federal agencies that will provide job-readiness training, information on the television & film industry and employment opportunities.

Issues: Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Education Energy Environment Health Care Justice & Court Reform National Security and Foreign Policy Seniors and Social Security
Advisory: Rep. Johnson to announce winners of Congressional App Challenge
February 12, 2016
Press Release

Congressman hosts top three winners of inaugural App Challenge

LITHONIA, GA – On Friday, Feb. 19 Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) is hosting the top three students of his inaugural App Challenge—a competition that encourages U.S. high school students to create their own mobile applications.

Johnson’s office collected more than 20 submissions from high schools in the Fourth District, which includes parts of DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Newton and all of Rockdale County.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Education
Rep. Johnson: President’s Forward-Looking Budget Makes Bold Investments in America’s Future
February 9, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the White House sent President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget request to Congress. Rep. Johnson applauded the President for putting forward a budget that builds the foundation for a strong American future – investing in innovation for the 21st century, advancing a world-class education system, and empowering hard-working families.
Issues: Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Education Energy Environment Health Care Justice & Court Reform National Security and Foreign Policy Seniors and Social Security
Rep. Johnson lucha contra las compañías de supervisión tribunal con fines de lucro
February 2, 2016
EN ESPAÑOL

Congresista: un sistema injusto convierte a los pobres en prisioneros morosos

WASHINGTON, DC - Rep Hank Johnson (GA-04) anunció que es uno de los orgullosos patrocinadores originales de HR 4364 - "El acta terminando prisioneros morosos del 2016" -, retiene las becas de asistencia del programa de justicia Edward Byrne a aquellas municipalidades que tienen contrato con empresas privadas con ánimo de lucro que se dedican a "únicamente pago" de sistemas de supervisión tribunal.

Issues: Consumer Protection Education Justice & Court Reform
Rep. Hank Johnson’s statement on President Obama’s State of the Union address
January 13, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) today issued the following statement following President Obama’s State of the Union address.
“What we saw tonight was a positive, upbeat speech. America has a hard-earned right to that optimism thanks to the grit and determination of citizens across the country. It’s been an historic run over the last seven years. From helping turn around an economy amidst worst economic crisis since the Great Depression to finally making universal, affordable health care a reality for all represents remarkable progress.
Issues: Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Consumer Protection Economy and Jobs Education Energy Environment Health Care Justice & Court Reform National Security and Foreign Policy Seniors and Social Security
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