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Congressman writes Gates, Holder and Clapper; says he will lead investigation himself if necessary
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA-04) has requested that the Department of Defense, Department of Justice, and Director of National Intelligence turn over to Congress all contracts with intelligence firms HBGary Federal, Palantir Technologies, and Berico Technologies. (Click HERE to read the letters – .pdf, 3 pgs)
Congressman speaks to seniors on health care, Social Security and Medicare
LITHONIA, GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) visited with seniors March 23 at the Lou Walker Senior Center on the one-year anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act into law.
WASHINGTON DC – Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement on 40th Anniversary of the Congressional Black Caucus:
“I’ve been hearing a lot lately about our Founding Fathers, but there are two more recent Democratic heroes of mine, and Founding Fathers in their own right, that I want to honor -- the Honorable Charles Rangel and the Honorable John Conyers.
It’s hard to believe that my friends and mentors Reps. Rangel and Conyers were part of the founding of the Congressional Black Caucus 40 years ago.
Congressman files bill to protect unemployed in Civil Rights law; Johnson: ‘All Americans Deserve the Opportunity to Work’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) today introduced the Fair Employment Act of 2011 – H.R. 1113 – which would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to protect against discrimination on the basis of unemployment status.
Congressman Johnson welcomes return of 2011 Congressional Arts Competition; Scholarships worth up to $10,000 at stake
Since 2007, Congressman’s office helps thousands of residents navigate housing, health care, Social Security, IRS and Veterans benefits
LITHONIA, GA – Since taking office in 2007, Congressman Hank Johnson has worked to secure $3,168,602.38 for those seeking help from his offices in Georgia’s 4th Congressional District.
Amendment No. 10, Rep. Johnson, House Judiciary Committee, Thursday, March 3, 2011
Amends Section 303 to provide it does not apply in the case of a taxpayer who is an individual, except to the extent that such amount is paid or incurred in carrying on a trade or business.
"Mr. Chairman, my amendment would prevent tax increases for individuals who would be subject to such increases pursuant to Section 303(1) of the bill.
Amendment No. 10, Rep. Johnson, House Judiciary Committee, Thursday, March 3, 2011
Amends Section 303 to provide it does not apply in the case of a taxpayer who is an individual, except to the extent that such amount is paid or incurred in carrying on a trade or business.
"Mr. Chairman, my amendment would prevent tax increases for individuals who would be subject to such increases pursuant to Section 303(1) of the bill.
Rep. Hank Johnson amends Section 311 to provide the bill shall not take effect unless the Attorney General submits a report to Congress setting forth the effect of the bill on women’s access to abortion and health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion.
March 3, 2011