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February 8, 2013
Dear friends,
As Congress continues to debate how we fund government, reduce the deficit and protect our commitments to low-income citizens and the elderly, I believe we must first look at closing loopholes and deductions enjoyed by corporations and the wealthy before we slash or irrevocably alter the social safety net.
February 1, 2013
DeKalb County U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, who serves on the Judiciary Committee where such legislation will be considered, was similarly encouraged.
Issues:
Justice & Court Reform
February 1, 2013
The American people demand an end to gridlock, and I am pleased Congress took a step in that direction with the "fiscal cliff" deal reached Jan. 1.
Issues:
Consumer Protection
Economy and Jobs
February 1, 2013
Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) has circulated a discussion draft of the Application Privacy, Protection and Security Act of 2013, which would require affirmative opt-ins for data collection.
Issues:
Consumer Protection
February 1, 2013
Despite claims to the contrary (by so-called fact checkers), Social Security has not contributed to the debt and the deficits.
Issues:
Seniors and Social Security
February 1, 2013
Congressman Hank Johnson, who represents Georgia's District 4, was honored Tuesday by Georgia Trend magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians for 2013.
February 1, 2013
Johnson in AJC: "This is not a grand bargain by any stretch of the imagination and I think most of us will want to do everything in a grand bargain.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
February 1, 2013
This letter is part of our "Letters to Our Ancestors" project. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, we've asked members of our community to share their own letters to our forefathers.
Issues:
Education
Justice & Court Reform
February 1, 2013
Today, Rep. Hank Johnson joined millions of Americans in marking the annual celebration of February as Black History Month.
Issues:
Justice & Court Reform
January 30, 2013
Congresistas hacen llamado para análisis de operaciones anti-drogas afectando a comunidades afro-indígenas