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U.S. CONGRESSMAN BILL JOHNSON Proudly Representing Eastern and Southeastern Ohio

Press Releases

  • Bill Johnson Statement on Pearl Harbor Anniversary
    Dec 7, 2012 - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement today remembering the attack on Pearl Harbor that occurred 71 years ago today. “The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 serves as a constant reminder that the world is a dangerous place, and that we must maintain the abili... More
  • Bill Johnson To Serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee
    Nov 30, 2012 - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement today after being appointed to serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee in the 113th Congress. To learn more about the House Energy and Commerce Committee click here. “I am humbled and honored to have been chosen by my co... More
  • Bill Johnson Thanksgiving Statement
    Nov 21, 2012 - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday – November 22, 2012. “In 1863, during the height of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation encouraging Americans to ‘set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next as a... More
  • Bill Johnson Fights for America's Veterans
    Nov 15, 2012 - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement today after introducing important legislation that will improve the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program to ensure that veterans are better equipped to find employment. The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) is a cri... More
  • Bill Johnson Honors America’s Veterans
    Nov 11, 2012 - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) issued the following statement in honor of Veterans Day – November 11, 2012. “Veterans Day is the one day each year we express our eternal gratitude to our veterans, America’s heroes. Throughout America’s history, our brave men and women in uniform have willingl... More
  • Bill Johnson Statement on The PUCO Ormet Announcement
    Oct 18, 2012 - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement today regarding the announcement that the Public Utility Commission of Ohio (PUCO) will allow Ormet to defer up to $20 million worth of electricity costs. “The announcement by PUCO is great news for Southeastern Ohio. It is cruci... More
  • Bill Johnson Fights to END President Obama’s War on Coal
    Sep 21, 2012 - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 3409, the Stop the War on Coal Act. This legislation, authored by Bill Johnson, passed on a bipartisan basis by a vote of 233-175. For more information on the Stop the War on Coal Act, click here... More
  • Bill Johnson Statement on the Anniversary of September 11, 2001
    Sep 11, 2012 - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement today remembering the horrific terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. “All of us have different stories about where we were and how we learned of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Yet, though our nation was gripped b... More
  • Bill Johnson Statement on the August Jobs Report
    Sep 7, 2012 - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement today after only 96,000 jobs were added to the economy in August, and nearly 400,000 more people dropped out of the workforce. “August marks the 43rd consecutive month where unemployment has remained above 8%. President Obama’s p... More
  • Bill Johnson Applauds New Nat Gas Development
    Aug 27, 2012 - Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement today after Wayne National Forest signed off on a plan to allow as many as 13 new natural gas drilling well sites in Wayne National Forest. “Today’s announcement by the Wayne National Forest Supervisor, allowing as many as 13 new... More