Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Henry Johnson [D, GA-4]

Rep. Lynch (D-MA): "This is a very good bill for insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies"

2010-03-18T00:00:00Z

...Carol Shea-Porter, Diane Watson, John Lewis, Anthony Weiner, Jerrold Nadler, Nydia Velazquez, Keith Ellison, Loretta Sanchez, Hank Johnson, Maxine Waters, Luis Gutierrez, Lynn Woolsey, Marcy Kaptur, Charles Rangel, Patrick Kennedy, Raul Grijalva, Donna

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Several Georgia Democrats at center of health reform storm

2010-03-16T00:00:00Z

...floor, probably in the next several days. Three of Georgia's Democrats, U.S. Reps. John Lewis and David Scott of Atlanta and Hank Johnson of Lithonia, plan to vote for the legislation. But how other Georgia Democrats in Congress will vote is less than c

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/C O R R E C T I O N -- National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable/

2010-03-11T00:00:00Z

...- and fix the federal funding crisis for 5 million individuals afflicted with chronic viral hepatitis once and for all. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Georgia, who recently completed treatment for hepatitis C Rep. Mike Honda, D-California, and lead sponsor of HR

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Bipartisan Capitol Hill Media Event: Health Experts, Lawmakers to Urge Federal Government to Fix the Funding Failure for Chronic Viral Hepatitis

2010-03-11T00:00:00Z

Fellow Black Caucus Member Calls for Rangel to Quit House Leadership Post

2010-03-03T00:00:00Z

...with Davis about Rangel's future, several defended his position. "Our caucus is just like any other caucus," caucus member Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., said. "We don't have 42 members in lockstep." "I think everyone is entitled to his opinion," Cummings sa

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What's Up With the Jobs Bill?

2010-03-03T00:00:00Z

...wealth." Phil Gingrey says he has "significant reservations" on HR 2847 but is withholding judgment. Representatives Hank Johnson, John Lewis, Jim Marshall, and David Scott say they'd vote "yes". A statement from Rep. Lewis said he's voting yes, but

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Obama promotes energy-jobs program in Savannah

2010-03-02T00:00:00Z

...of Savannah. Perdue was the first to greet Obama as he emerged from Air Force One at the airfield Tuesday morning. U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, a DeKalb County Democrat, traveled with the president. While Obama spoke at the college, activists chanted outside

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Depleting reserves a bad idea for Fort Worth school district

2010-03-01T00:00:00Z

...though the district has more than $100 million in the bank. About $18 million is already committed, Chief Financial Officer Hank Johnson said. More than $25 million is projected to be needed to balance the current budget and the one for 2010-11. That wo

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Federal recusal rules need sensible reform

2010-02-24T00:00:00Z

...the system. “Judges might not be the best people to determine whether they should recuse themselves from cases,” U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Georgia, told the Associated Press. “The failure of a judge to recuse himself or herself where the outcome i

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2010-02-20T00:00:00Z

"Judges might not be the best people to determine whether they should recuse themselves from cases," said US Rep. Hank Johnson, a Georgia Democrat who ...

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States, Congress wrestle with judicial bias rules

2010-02-19T00:00:00Z

...power away. "Judges might not be the best people to determine whether they should recuse themselves from cases," said U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, a Georgia Democrat who recently held a congressional hearing on the issue. "The failure of a judge to recuse hi

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Rep. Johnson to tour solar cell manufacturer Suniva

2010-02-18T00:00:00Z

...Georgia. What: Environment Georgia, a Georgia-based environmental advocacy organization, will take Congressman Hank Johnson on a tour of Suniva's solar cell manufacturing facility. Members of the Black Chamber of Commerce, representatives from Suniva an

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St. Michael’s Cemetery Holds Valentine’s Day Concert

2010-02-17T00:00:00Z

...officers and other victims of the 9/11 attacks and this year, on February 13, a songfest for Valentine’s Day featuring the Hank Johnson Jazzbone Trio, with John Ray on bass, Gary Smith on drums and Hank Johnson on acoustic grand piano. St. Michael’s

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Forum to focus on helping small businesses

2010-02-15T00:00:00Z

...business owners are invited to a forum Friday to help them land government contracts and get access other government help.U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson is hosting the event, which is also open to non-profit organizations, to connect organizations with state an

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Gwinnett sheriff endorses Carter for Congressional race

2010-02-15T00:00:00Z

...Fourth Congressional District.Carter is one of three Republicans running for the seat, which is currently held by U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson.“Liz Carter is fully aware of the daily challenges faced on the frontlines of keeping our homes and businesses saf

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$2 million grant will train EMTs at DeKalb Tech

2010-02-12T00:00:00Z

...$2 million federal grant will help train unemployed workers to become emergency medical technicians.U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) and U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announced Friday the grant for DeKalb Technical College’s EMT and Paramedic T

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Conservative announces campaign against U.S. Rep. Johnson

2010-02-12T00:00:00Z

...Atlanta corporate executive and self-called conservative is the latest candidate to announce a bid for U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson's seat.Cory Ruth will announce his bid for Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Library Coffee C

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Congressman hosts small business forum

2010-02-09T00:00:00Z

...Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) will host a forum to help small businesses access state and federal resources.The forum is scheduled for Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the DeKalb Technical College.The forum will teach business owners how to procure government c

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2010-02-05T00:00:00Z

Toggerson and about 20 other MoveOn Gwinnett members rallied outside the Tucker office of US Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), a strong proponent of healthcare ...

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2010-02-04T00:00:00Z

It is now possible to do each while also participating in a town hall meeting, and Congressman Hank Johnson is tapping into the technology to continue doing ...

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