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December 1, 2011

Congressman: Bill will help save lives by making road signs brighter, more readable at night


November 18, 2011

Señor / señora Presidente.

Me levanto hoy con una gran tristeza para reconocer al detective caído de la policía de Doraville corporal Robert "Shane" Wilson, un ciudadano de gran distinción en mi distrito.


November 18, 2011

Mr/Madame Speaker. …

I rise today with great sadness to recognize fallen Doraville Police detective corporal Robert “Shane” Wilson, a citizen of great distinction in my district.


November 11, 2011

Veterans Day celebration 2011

Thank you ladies and gentlemen, it's great to be with you on DeKalb's Veterans Day 2011 celebration.

Every Veterans Day, Americans come together to remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country around the world.


November 8, 2011

ONLY A TEST. On November 9, 2011, at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in coordination with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will conduct the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS).


November 1, 2011

As seen in The Hill newspaper, Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, Read the piece in its entirety.

Obama has no magic wand to solve the housing crisis

By Congressman Hank Johnson


November 1, 2011

Congressman: Stone Mountain-based emergency youth shelter holds great promise to protect at-risk youth


October 18, 2011

DECATUR, GA – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement today after the release of Israeli Army Sergeant Gilad Shalit:


October 13, 2011

Congressman: Bill will level playing field for small, local and minority-owned businesses

WASHINGTON – With Georgia’s small businesses in mind, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today introduced “The Fairness and Transparency in Contracting Act of 2011.”