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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.

champ_awardOur debt to them is immeasurable. Their sacrifices and the sacrifices of their families protect us and our freedom.


November 11, 2011
Speeches

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
e-Newsletters
First-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System to occur tomorrow, November 9 at 2 p.m. eastern

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with its many federal, state and local partners, is reminding the American public that the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System is scheduled to occur at 2:00 pm eastern tomorrow.

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). At that time, an announcement will come on every TV and radio channel indicating that the emergency alert system has been activated. This is only a test. Please do not be alarmed when you see this message. You will not need to take any action.


November 8, 2011
e-Newsletters

Dear Friends,

Friday, November 11, is Veterans Day.

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


November 1, 2011
Editorials

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

In The Hill’s “California Dems intensify pressure on Obama to tackle foreclosures” article (Oct 12), several of my fellow Democrats publicly attacked President Obama for his handling of the housing crisis.


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

In The Hill’s “California Dems intensify pressure on Obama to tackle foreclosures” article (Oct 12), several of my fellow Democrats publicly attacked President Obama for his handling of the housing crisis.


November 1, 2011

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


October 26, 2011
e-Newsletters