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Congressman warns residents of fake Census scams:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Johnson urged fellow residents of the Fourth District and all Georgians to fill out their 2010 Census form. The Census is a vital tool of American democracy that impacts every community across the country.
$12.2 million in federal stimulus money announced for state transit; $2.2 million for MARTA to help Atlanta metro system fill widening budget gap:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, Congressman Johnson and Vice President Joseph Biden announced that Georgia will receive more than $12 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds for transit projects throughout the state.
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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) testified before a House Budget Committee hearing.
Jobs, economy, foreclosure prevention, public safety, transportation top concerns for Johnson
“I strongly urge this Committee to give high priority to economic recovery and job creation, foreclosure prevention, viral hepatitis funding, justice programs to decrease recidivism, and transportation and infrastructure.
Presidential address at Savannah Technical College to highlight job creation in Georgia:
SAVANNAH – Congressman Hank Johnson flew aboard Air Force One this morning to Savannah, Ga., with the President, who is delivering an address to highlight the positive impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Congressman Johnson joined the Presidential motorcade to Savannah Technical College, where President Obama is discussing the positive impact of the Recovery Act in Georgia and across the country. |
Temporary Extension Act will extend key programs through April 5; Johnson urges colleagues to act:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, Congressman Johnson voted for the Temporary Extension Act, a bill to extend federal unemployment benefits and job-creation investment in highway construction. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
The legislation will extend unemployment benefits, COBRA health insurance for the unemployed, federal investment in highway construction, small business loan guarantees, and several other federal programs..
As Chairman of Competition Policy Subcommittee, Rep. Johnson influenced development of new policy:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) today voted in favor of the Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act, which repeals the health insurance industry’s antitrust exemption and restores competition and transparency in the health insurance market.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s health insurance reform proposal, which was released this morning in advance of Thursday’s bipartisan meeting on health reform:
“I look forward to reviewing President Obama’s proposal as we prepare for Thursday’s summit.
“Our nation stands on the cusp of ensuring that quality, affordable health care is available to all Americans. We must take action to rein in soaring premiums, expand coverage, and reduce the deficit. Lives are on the line.
Legislation goes into effect today, enacts unprecedented consumer protection:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced landmark reforms to the credit card industry will go into effect today thanks to the Credit CARD Act.
The law, which Congressman Johnson supported and was signed by President Obama last year, will end unfair industry practices and protect consumers from abusive tactics like retroactive rate increases, misleading late fee charges and over-limit fee traps.