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  <title>Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Samuel Johnson [R, TX-3]</title>
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  <updated>2012-05-31T18:23:27Z</updated>
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    <name>opencongress.org</name>
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  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/person/news/400206</id>
  <entry>
    <title>Plano honors its fallen heroes: West grad receives Purple Heart at Memorial Day service</title>
    <link href="http://www.planostar.com/articles/2012/06/02/plano_star-courier/news/8176.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-31:/commentary/15563443</id>
    <updated>2012-05-31T18:23:27Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Frisco Enterprise</name>
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One of the dignitaries at the service was U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson, a 29-year veteran of the Air Force who flew combat missions over Korea and Vietnam, and was held a prisoner of war for seven years during the Vietnam War. Johnson, who also spoke ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.planostar.com/articles/2012/06/02/plano_star-courier/news/8176.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Plano honors its fallen heroes: West grad receives Purple Heart at Memorial Day service</title>
    <link href="http://www.planostar.com/articles/2012/05/31/plano_star-courier/news/8177.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-31:/commentary/15504047</id>
    <updated>2012-05-31T18:23:27Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Frisco Enterprise</name>
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One of the dignitaries at the service was U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson, a 29-year veteran of the Air Force who flew combat missions over Korea and Vietnam, and was held a prisoner of war for seven years during the Vietnam War. Johnson, who also spoke ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.planostar.com/articles/2012/05/31/plano_star-courier/news/8177.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Plano honors its fallen heroes: West grad receives Purple Heart at Memorial Day service</title>
    <link href="http://carrolltonleader.com/articles/2012/05/31/news_update/7137.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-31:/commentary/15504050</id>
    <updated>2012-05-31T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Celina Record</name>
    </author>
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...the United States of America -- land of the free and home of the brave.&quot; One of the dignitaries at the service was U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson, a 29-year veteran of the Air Force who flew combat missions over Korea and Vietnam, and was held a prisoner of war &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://carrolltonleader.com/articles/2012/05/31/news_update/7137.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Cemetery holds 28th straight Memorial Day ceremony</title>
    <link href="http://www.planostar.com/articles/2012/05/30/news_update/7141.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-31:/commentary/15504046</id>
    <updated>2012-05-31T00:36:52Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Frisco Enterprise</name>
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Fellow Congressman Sam Johnson, a prominent proponent of the bill, also addressed the Memorial Day crowd. A prisoner of war in Vietnam for seven and a half years, Johnson is fortunate enough to testify to soldiers' enduring sacrifice ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.planostar.com/articles/2012/05/30/news_update/7141.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>With Congress willfully blind, Americans subsidize aliens' tax rebates</title>
    <link href="http://www.nj.com/hudson/voices/index.ssf/2012/05/with_congress_willfully_blind.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-31:/commentary/15504045</id>
    <updated>2012-05-31T00:01:04Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NJ.com</name>
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The House, at least, has taken the first step. Rep. Sam Johnson (R-TX) introduced a provision that would prevent illegal aliens from collecting the additional tax child credit. Johnson's proposal was added to a budget reconciliation bill (H.R ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nj.com/hudson/voices/index.ssf/2012/05/with_congress_willfully_blind.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CIRRO ENERGY TEAMS WITH MELANIE DAVIS TO ROLL OUT NORTH TEXAS POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER PROGRAM FOR VETERANS</title>
    <link href="http://www.zacks.com/research/get_news.php?id=150c2829" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-30:/commentary/15491131</id>
    <updated>2012-05-30T03:08:22Z</updated>
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      <name>Zacks.com</name>
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Bryan White, a representative from Congressman Sam Johnson's office, is also scheduled to attend. More than 50 veterans from The American Legion, The Metroplex Marines, Vietnam Veterans of America and several other organizations are expected to attend the &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zacks.com/research/get_news.php?id=150c2829&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>In Collin County, Republican primary returns in with some surprises</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/article/in-collin-county-republican-primary-returns-with-some-surprises" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-30:/commentary/15491134</id>
    <updated>2012-05-30T02:39:44Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner</name>
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Congressmen Ralph Hall and Sam Johnson won handily. &#160;McKinney Mayor Brian Loughmiller congratulated Hall and thanked him for his leadership. Congressman Johnson was in McKinney at GOP Headquarters Tuesday night after winning the Third Congressional ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/article/in-collin-county-republican-primary-returns-with-some-surprises&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Doggett cruises to nomination</title>
    <link href="http://www.statesman.com/news/elections/doggett-cruises-to-nomination-2381738.html?cxtype=rss_news" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-30:/commentary/15504049</id>
    <updated>2012-05-30T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Austin American-Statesman</name>
    </author>
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...represent Congressional District 33 in the Dallas area. A number of Republican incumbents cruised to victory, including U.S. Reps. Sam Johnson of Plano, Ralph Hall of Rockwall, John Culberson of Houston, Mike Conaway of Midland, Kevin Brady of The Woodl&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesman.com/news/elections/doggett-cruises-to-nomination-2381738.html?cxtype=rss_news&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>What we learned from the Texas primary</title>
    <link href="http://feeds.chron.com/~r/houstonchronicle/topheadlines/~3/Ce8xOQlBK-g/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-30:/commentary/15491140</id>
    <updated>2012-05-30T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Houston Chronicle</name>
    </author>
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...Houston Chronicle) Rep. Ted Poe, R-Humble, speaks to a class at Kingwood High School on May 21, 2012. (Facebook of Ted Poe) Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Plano, at the red t-shirt campaign kick-off event in support of U.S. veterans. (Facebook of Sam Johnson) Rep.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.chron.com/~r/houstonchronicle/topheadlines/~3/Ce8xOQlBK-g/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Eddie Bernice Johnson among Dallas-area incumbents breezing to nominations</title>
    <link href="http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/headlines/20120529-eddie-bernice-johnson-among-dallas-area-incumbents-breezing-to-nominations.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-30:/commentary/15491139</id>
    <updated>2012-05-30T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Dallas Morning News</name>
    </author>
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...bested three opponents, including former Addison Mayor Joe Chow. U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, and U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Plano, won handily against opponents who failed to develop extensive campaign organizations.Republican U.S. Reps. Michael &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/headlines/20120529-eddie-bernice-johnson-among-dallas-area-incumbents-breezing-to-nominations.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Doggett cruises to nomination</title>
    <link href="http://www.statesman.com/news/elections/doggett-cruises-to-nomination-2381792.html?cxtype=rss_news" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-30:/commentary/15491138</id>
    <updated>2012-05-30T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Austin American-Statesman</name>
    </author>
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...with 74 percent of precincts reporting. A number of Republican incumbents cruised to primary victories, including U.S. Reps. Sam Johnson of Plano, Ralph Hall of Rockwall, John Culberson of Houston, Mike Conaway of Midland, Kevin Brady of The Woodlands, &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesman.com/news/elections/doggett-cruises-to-nomination-2381792.html?cxtype=rss_news&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Doggett cruises to nomination</title>
    <link href="http://www.statesman.com/news/elections/doggett-cruises-to-nomination-2381738.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-30:/commentary/15491132</id>
    <updated>2012-05-30T00:09:25Z</updated>
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      <name>Austin American-Statesman</name>
    </author>
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State Rep. Marc Veasey of Fort Worth and Dallas attorney Domingo ... A number of Republican incumbents cruised to victory, including U.S. Reps. Sam Johnson of Plano, Ralph Hall of Rockwall, John Culberson of Houston, Mike Conaway of Midland, Kevin Brady ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.statesman.com/news/elections/doggett-cruises-to-nomination-2381738.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Johnson sweeps challengers with 83 percent</title>
    <link href="http://friscoenterprise.com/articles/2012/05/29/news_update/7151.prt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-29:/commentary/15491130</id>
    <updated>2012-05-29T23:47:56Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Frisco Enterprise</name>
    </author>
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Rep. Sam Johnson has emerged victorious from Tuesday's District 3 Republican primary with 83 percent of the vote. The victory is an effective end to the District 3 race, since no Democrats filed to run for the seat. Johnson, a 29-year Air Force ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://friscoenterprise.com/articles/2012/05/29/news_update/7151.prt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Playbook: Romney on Syria</title>
    <link href="http://www.politico.com/playbook/0512/playbook1799.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-27:/commentary/15439685</id>
    <updated>2012-05-27T12:30:17Z</updated>
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      <name>Politico.com</name>
    </author>
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Scott Graves, chief of staff to Rep. Mike Conaway, married Haley Creel, press secretary for Rep. Sam Johnson. The wedding took place last night on the campus of Texas Tech, and the reception was held at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion. An update of the score .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politico.com/playbook/0512/playbook1799.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Memorial Day events</title>
    <link href="http://friscoenterprise.com/articles/2012/05/26/news_update/7173.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-25:/commentary/15463446</id>
    <updated>2012-05-25T16:07:24Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Frisco Enterprise</name>
    </author>
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The Pecan Grove Memorial Day ceremony will take place at Pecan Grove Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson, a former prisoner of war during Vietnam, will be on hand to present a posthumous Prisoner of War Medal to the family of Lt.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://friscoenterprise.com/articles/2012/05/26/news_update/7173.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Memorial Day events</title>
    <link href="http://www.planostar.com/articles/2012/05/26/news_update/7173.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-25:/commentary/15432393</id>
    <updated>2012-05-25T16:07:24Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Frisco Enterprise</name>
    </author>
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The Pecan Grove Memorial Day ceremony will take place at Pecan Grove Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson, a former prisoner of war during Vietnam, will be on hand to present a posthumous Prisoner of War Medal to the family of Lt.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.planostar.com/articles/2012/05/26/news_update/7173.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Memorial Day events</title>
    <link href="http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2012/05/25/news_update/7173.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-25:/commentary/15432395</id>
    <updated>2012-05-25T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Celina Record</name>
    </author>
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...Bond Funds. McKinney The Pecan Grove Memorial Day ceremony will take place at Pecan Grove Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson, a former prisoner of war during Vietnam, will be on hand to present a posthumous Prisoner of War Medal to the family o&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.celinarecord.com/articles/2012/05/25/news_update/7173.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Memorial Day events</title>
    <link href="http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2012/05/24/news_update/7173.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-24:/commentary/15491133</id>
    <updated>2012-05-24T16:08:35Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Allen American</name>
    </author>
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The Pecan Grove Memorial Day ceremony will take place at Pecan Grove Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson, a former prisoner of war during Vietnam, will be on hand to present a posthumous Prisoner of War Medal to the family of Lt.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2012/05/24/news_update/7173.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Memorial Day events</title>
    <link href="http://www.scntx.com/articles/2012/05/25/news_update/7173.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-24:/commentary/15406592</id>
    <updated>2012-05-24T16:08:35Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Star Community Newspapers</name>
    </author>
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The Pecan Grove Memorial Day ceremony will take place at Pecan Grove Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson, a former prisoner of war during Vietnam, will be on hand to present a posthumous Prisoner of War Medal to the family of Lt.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.scntx.com/articles/2012/05/25/news_update/7173.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Memorial Day events</title>
    <link href="http://www.planostar.com/articles/2012/05/24/news_update/7173.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-24:/commentary/15397115</id>
    <updated>2012-05-24T16:08:35Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Frisco Enterprise</name>
    </author>
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The Pecan Grove Memorial Day ceremony will take place at Pecan Grove Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. U.S. Rep. Sam Johnson, a former prisoner of war during Vietnam, will be on hand to present a posthumous Prisoner of War Medal to the family of Lt.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.planostar.com/articles/2012/05/24/news_update/7173.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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