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Sam Johnson demands answers and accountability on the reckless bailout
Nov 13, 2008
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Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) took issue with the latest developments of the so-called $700 billion economic rescue plan initially designed to buy up toxic mortgage assets to help propel the American economy out of a terrible housing slump.
“The American people want, need and...
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Sam Johnson commends disability backlog progress
Oct 20, 2008
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Today the Ranking Member of the Social Security Subcommittee on the Ways and Means Committee, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas), commended the work of Social Security Commissioner Michael J. Astrue and praised agency efforts to reduce backlogged claims for disability benefits.
“I’m gla...
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Sam Johnson rips AIG tony getaway
Oct 17, 2008
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Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) sent a bipartisan letter to Treasury Secretary Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke condemning AIG’s luxurious getaway. In the letter, Johnson and fellow Members of Congress demanded that the nation’s financial leaders determine whe...
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Johnson announces “Badges of Honor” initiative for veterans to obtain the service medals they’ve earned
Oct 14, 2008
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On Saturday, October 25th U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) will kick off the “Badges of Honor” initiative to help veterans obtain the service medals they’ve earned. The event will take place on Saturday, October 25th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Grand Texan in McKinney loca...
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Sam Johnson statement on lawsuit for opting out of Medicare Part A
Oct 9, 2008
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Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement after three people filed a lawsuit against Health and Human Services and the Social Security Administration to opt out of Medicare Part A, Brian Hall et al v. Michael Leavitt et al.
Recently, Johnson introduced th...
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Sam Johnson invites middle school students to compete in the Patriotic Essay Contest
Oct 8, 2008
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Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) invited Third District middle school students to compete in the second annual Patriotic Essay contest. The theme for this year’s essay contest is “What America means to me.” Students have until November 5th to submit an original essay....
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U.S. House passes economic rescue package
Oct 3, 2008
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Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, by a vote of 263 to 171.
Johnson supports the economic rescue alternative plan championed by House conser...
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Sam Johnson introduces Medicare “Freedom to Choose” bill
Oct 1, 2008
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This week U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) introduced legislation to give seniors the freedom to take control over their health care decisions.
“If Warren Buffett wants to pay for his own medical care, I say we should let him,” said Johnson, who serves on the Health Subco...
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U.S. House email disruption alert
Sep 30, 2008
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Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced the temporary disruption of the email server for the U.S. House of Representatives due to “the unprecedented amount of emails,” likely sparked by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, sometimes called Secretary Paulson’s $700...
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Sam Johnson casts no vote on Wall Street bailout “Let’s go back to the drawing board.”
Sep 29, 2008
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Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement on the Wall Street bailout legislation before the U.S. House of Representatives, H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. The measure failed 205-228.
Johnson supports the Economic...
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