Rep. Samuel Johnson

Republican  •  3rd District, Texas  •  11th Term  •  Sworn In 1991
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05/31/12
Plano honors its fallen heroes: West grad receives Purple Heart at Memorial Day service

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 ...

Source: Frisco Enterprise
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05/31/12
Plano honors its fallen heroes: West grad receives Purple Heart at Memorial Day service

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 ...

Source: Frisco Enterprise
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05/31/12
Plano honors its fallen heroes: West grad receives Purple Heart at Memorial Day service

...the United States of America -- land of the free and home of the brave." 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

Source: Celina Record
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05/31/12
Cemetery holds 28th straight Memorial Day ceremony

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 ...

Source: Frisco Enterprise
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05/31/12
With Congress willfully blind, Americans subsidize aliens' tax rebates

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 ...

Source: NJ.com
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05/30/12
CIRRO ENERGY TEAMS WITH MELANIE DAVIS TO ROLL OUT NORTH TEXAS POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER PROGRAM FOR VETERANS

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

Source: Zacks.com
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05/30/12
In Collin County, Republican primary returns in with some surprises

Congressmen Ralph Hall and Sam Johnson won handily.  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 ...

Source: Examiner
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05/30/12
Doggett cruises to nomination

...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

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05/30/12
What we learned from the Texas primary

...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.

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05/30/12
Eddie Bernice Johnson among Dallas-area incumbents breezing to nominations

...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

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05/30/12
Doggett cruises to nomination

...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,

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05/30/12
Doggett cruises to nomination

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 ..

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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05/29/12
Johnson sweeps challengers with 83 percent

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 ...

Source: Frisco Enterprise
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05/27/12
Playbook: Romney on Syria

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 .

Source: Politico.com
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05/25/12
Memorial Day events

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.

Source: Frisco Enterprise
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05/25/12
Memorial Day events

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.

Source: Frisco Enterprise
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05/25/12
Memorial Day events

...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

Source: Celina Record
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05/24/12
Memorial Day events

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.

Source: Allen American
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05/24/12
Memorial Day events

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.

Source: Star Community Newspapers
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05/24/12
Memorial Day events

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.

Source: Frisco Enterprise
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05/24/12
Memorial Day events

...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

Source: Celina Record
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05/23/12
CIRRO ENERGY HELPS LAUNCH NORTH TEXAS POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER PROGRAM FOR VETERANS IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY

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 ..

Source: PR Inside
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05/23/12
Cirro Energy Helps Launch North Texas Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ... 

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

Source: CNBC
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05/23/12
A conservative list with Granger and McCain isn't conservative enough

...check of that list showed Sen. John McCain tied for first in the Senate and Rep. Sam Johnson tied for first in the House. Therefore, that cannot be a list of the most conservative members. Maybe most loyal to oil, war or some such. -- James B. Flener, A

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05/21/12
Illegal Aliens Get Billions in Tax Refunds

After the 2011 IG report was issued, Republicans in Congress attempted to address the problem. Rep. Sam Johnson (R-TX) introduced HR 1956: Refundable Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Reform Act. The bill would require individuals to ...

Source: Patriot Post
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05/17/12
3 panthers named to TASCO all-state, all-region teams

Jeff Slusher and Sam Johnson were each named to the all-state and all ... Meanwhile, Johnson earned recognition as a second-team representative on the all-state squad and a first-team member of the all-region team. Bravo rounded out the honors ...

Source: Lufkin Daily News
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05/15/12
Dallas-area Republican congressional incumbents likely to cruise to re-election

...former AT&T executive Steve Clark and Lou Gigliotti, owner of an auto racing parts company.Rep. Jeb Hensarling: No opponentRep. Sam Johnson: The Plano Republican faces software engineer Josh Caesar and former airline pilot Harry Pierce.Rep. Kenny Marcha

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05/14/12
House Passed Bill Seeks to End Illegal Immigrant Tax Loophole

Some received more than $10,000 from the federal government. Rep. Sam Johnson (R-Texas) sponsored the measure that would no longer allow undocumented immigrants to take the credit. It was added to a bill passed Thursday that seeks to offset planned cuts to

Source: Christian Post
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05/13/12
GlenOak's Tyler Allison wins Federal League scholar-athlete award

Sam Johnson, cross country; Nolan Jones, football, baseball; Stephanie Julian, swimming and diving; Jane Knauss, swimming and diving; Caitlin Knox, golf; Paige Kohmann, track and field; Kathryn Kron, tennis; Christopher Lach, golf; Brandon Liebau ...

Source: Canton Repository
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05/12/12
Tax cheats use public list to steal identities of deceased

Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas, has introduced a bill to keep the information from being made public. Johnson is chairman of one of the two subcommittees holding Tuesday’s hearing. The same data that can be used to commit fraud also is used to ...

Source: Amarillo Globe-Times
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