Press Releases
This year, I have introduced two bills to stop discrimination against the unemployed in hiring practices.
Thank you, M. Speaker.
America was united in its disgust at the spectacle in Washington during the debt ceiling fiasco.
The Republican threat to force a default ranks among the most reckless and destructive political stunts in modern American history.
M. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of this bill which will keep people working building our infrastructure.
Failure to pass this bill would put politics first and mean unnecessary economic pain for millions of Americans.
I commend the majority for putting America first by bringing this bill up quickly and without any policy riders.
M. Speaker, I rise today to talk about jobs.
I am not alone – everyone here TALKS about jobs.
One side offers solutions to create jobs and the other side stands in the way, blaming the President.
It’s been more than 250 days since the Republicans took control of the House, and they have failed to pass a single bill to address the jobs crisis.
'The Debt Ceiling has nothing to do with the deficit, but has become a politicized distraction for Republicans and an obstacle to economic recovery.'
Congressmen Lewis, Johnson: ‘Justice is at stake’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Hank Johnson (GA-04) and John Lewis (GA-05) sent a letter today signed by more than 50 other members of the Congress to the Georgia State Board of Pardons & Paroles, urging the board to stop the killing of Troy Davis.
Buenos días – estoy complacido de estar con todos ustedes aquí en Stone Mountain para esta importante conmemoración. Gracias al alcalde Wheeler, los miembros del consejo de la ciudad, funcionarios electos y los organizadores Jack Sartain, el Dr. George Coletti y Cornetas a través de América.
Good morning – it’s good to be with all of you here in Stone Mountain for such an important commemoration. Thank you to Mayor Wheeler, members of the city council, elected officials and the organizers Jack Sartain, Dr. George Coletti and Bugles Across America.
“Tonight President Obama offered a practical and politically feasible plan to create jobs.
Extending unemployment insurance, employee payroll tax deductions, hiring tax credits and targeted infrastructure investments are proven, non-controversial measures that everyone can support.
The American Jobs Act is substantial enough to attack the jobs crisis nationwide.”
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Congressman brings Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and veterans’ services personnel to discuss benefits