Rep. Henry Johnson

Democrat  •  4th District, Georgia  •  3rd Term  •  Sworn In 2007
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02/12/12
Around the U.S. in 50 Days: Georgia

Hank Johnson’s 4th District ... Although he may face former representative Jim Marshall in a general election, the area has been definitely drawn to Scott’s benefit and he should improve on his 53% of the vote from 2010.

Source: RedState
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02/09/12
POLITICO Pulse: 'Wait and see'

But Congress being Congress, even the lopsided vote couldn’t prevent a heated exchange among committee members. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), one of the many African-Americans on the panel who strenuously objected the use of Douglass’s name, offered two .

Source: Politico.com
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02/09/12
Your contraception speed read - Senate Judiciary holds a mark up on courtroom cameras today - Scott Brown's tough spot on abortion - Study: Employers will take 'wait and see' approach with exchanges

...Act. But Congress being Congress, even the lopsided vote couldn’t prevent a heated exchange among committee members. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), one of the many African-Americans on the panel who strenuously objected the use of Douglass’s name, offer

Source: The Politico
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02/08/12
First Read: DeLay's seat: a pick-up for Democrats?

More from The Hill: In GEORGIA, Democratic Rep. Cynthia McKinney's runoff opponent, Hank Johnson, "has tapped into the pro-Israel fundraising network that helped her virtually unknown challenger Denise Majette topple McKinney and Artur Davis beat then-Rep.

Source: msnbc.com
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02/08/12
First Read: DeLay on the ballot in November?

In GEORGIA, Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D) is scheduled to debate her runoff opponent, Hank Johnson, Jr., at the Atlanta Press Club from 7:30 pm till 8:00 pm.  McKinney skipped some debates during the primary campaign, then failed to win the necessary 50% of .

Source: msnbc.com
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02/04/12
Rockdale resident Vaughn announces run for Congress

Vaughn, a resident of the Meadowbrook subdivision in Rockdale County, said he is running as a Republican for the seat currently held by incumbent Congressman Hank Johnson of Decatur. Vaughn said this was his first time seeking public office but ...

Source: Rockdale Citizen
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02/02/12
Hank Johnson asks DOJ to keep ATL antitrust office open

...Rep. Hank Johnson has written a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. asking him to revisit a decision by the U.S. Justice Department to close the Atlanta office of its Antitrust Division. In a letter dated Feb. 1, Johnson, a DeKalb County

Source: Law.com
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02/01/12
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Johnson helps constituents receive SS, VA benefits

Congressman Hank Johnson touted his office's work to help constituents this week, excited to pass the $5 million mark for benefits. Since he took office in 2007, Johnson has yielded $5,165,351.66 for more than 4,000 in need. "Helping ...

Source: Gwinnett Daily Post
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02/01/12
DAVID LAZARUS: Give consumers their day in court — not arbitration hearing

Al Franken, D-Minn., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and by Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., in the House. It would amend the Federal Arbitration Act to invalidate all arbitration clauses in consumer and employment contracts. The bill hasn’t gone ...

Source: Idaho Statesman
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01/30/12
Rep. Johnson highlights the third anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

...GA – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that Sunday, January 29, is the third anniversary of the enactment of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, a critical law championing the principle of equal pay for women. “Achieving equal pay for women was one

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01/27/12
Waxman renews press for science hearing on ‘extreme’ weather

...to address man-made climate change,” they wrote… Here’s Bobby Rush talking about how he watched an ice berg melt: Maybe Hank Johnson could make a special appearance as well. Be the first to like this post. I would encourage all Congressmen to foll

Source: Junk Science
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01/26/12
Obama’s ‘Blueprint for America’ is built on a cracked foundation

U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, from Georgia’s 4th Congressional District, spent 60 minutes lambasting the Koch brothers, whose seven companies are based mainly in Georgia. Johnson chided the brothers for building their father’s business into ...

Source: RedState
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01/26/12
Rep. Hank Johnson’s Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address

Hank Johnson (D-GA), U.S. Representative for Georgia's Fourth Congressional District, which includes Tucker Patch's coverage area, issued the following statement following President Obama’s third State of the Union address. “I agree with the President

Source: Patch
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01/26/12
Rep. Hank Johnson’s Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address

Hank Johnson (D-GA), U.S. Representative for Georgia's Fourth Congressional District, which includes Tucker Patch's coverage area, issued the following statement following President Obama’s third State of the Union address. “I agree with the President

Source: Patch
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01/25/12
Rep. Hank Johnson’s Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address

 Hank Johnson (D-GA), U.S. Representative for Georgia's Fourth Congressional District, which covers Stone Mountain-Redan Patch's coverage area, issued the following statement following President Obama’s third State of the Union address.  “I agree ...

Source: Patch
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01/25/12
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Local Congressmen sound off on State of the Union

powered by American energy and reflecting American values," said U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, the Democrat whose district includes Duluth and Norcross. "It is remarkable what President Obama has achieved in his first three years. He inherited an ...

Source: Gwinnett Daily Post
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01/25/12
Ignorant Or Lying? An Open Letter To Rep. Hank Johnson

USA --(Ammoland.com)- Rep. Johnson, I won’t begin this with letter with the salutation “Dear,” because I only have contempt for you, and the disgusting responses you gave to The Daily Caller when they asked you about the Congressional ...

Source: AmmoLand.com
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01/25/12
Ignorant or lying? An open letter to Rep. Hank Johnson

I won’t begin this with letter with the salutation “Dear,” because I only have contempt for you, and the disgusting responses you gave to The Daily Caller when they asked you about the Congressional investigation into the Fast and Furious ...

Source: Examiner
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01/25/12
Obama's 'Blueprint for America' is built on a cracked foundation

U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, from Georgia’s 4th Congressional District, spent 60 minutes lambasting the Koch brothers, whose seven companies are based mainly in Georgia. Johnson chided the brothers for building their father’s business into ...

Source: Augusta Chronicle
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01/25/12
Rep. Hank Johnson: The State of the Union and Small Business Survey

...plays by the same rules. A nation where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded in an economy built to last. As always, I appreciate your time and welcome your feedback. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to represent you in Congress...

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01/25/12
Rep. Hank Johnson’s statement on the departure of Rep. Giffords from Congress

...D.C. – Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement on Congresswoman Gabby Giffords retiring from Congress: “In my five years in Congress, I’ve never seen such an outpouring of genuine goodwill as I witnessed last night on the House

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01/21/12
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Local congressmen sound off on Keystone

"Republicans in Congress have no one to blame but themselves for the denial of the Keystone Pipeline application because of the arbitrary and artificial deadlines they imposed on the process," said U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, a Democrat whose ...

Source: Gwinnett Daily Post
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01/20/12
Date night in Congress

At last year’s address, in the wake of the shooting of Arizona Democrat Rep. Gabrielle Giffords ... John Shimkus and Tim Bishop, Tom Marino and Hank Johnson, Bob Latta and Joe Donnelly, Louie Gohmert and Carolyn Maloney, Michael McCaul and Doris Matsui .

Source: Roanoke Times
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01/20/12
Twitter Reacts to SOPA’s Burial

...headline. 2. @estria This tweet by popular graffiti artist Estria captured the sentiment of many SOPA opponents. 3. @RepHankJohnson Congressman Hank Johnson (D-Georgia) took the high road in applauding his colleague Smith's retreat on SOPA. 4. @RonWyden

Source: Mashable
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01/19/12
Dillard considers run for Congress

CONYERS -- Former candidate for Rockdale County Board of Commissioners Courtney Dillard announced he was forming an exploratory committee for a possible run at Congressman Hank Johnson's seat in the upcoming primary election. Dillard announced ...

Source: Rockdale Citizen
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01/18/12
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Gwinnett Congressmen honor King's legacy

Congressman Hank Johnson was in Atlanta this week to celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Johnson, whose district spans Atlanta, Conyers and the Norcross and Duluth areas of Gwinnett, attended numerous events Monday, including the ...

Source: Gwinnett Daily Post
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01/18/12
Over 120 Members of Congress Support No Labels' Call for Bipartisan Seating at State of the Union

Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA) -- Representative Tim Johnson (R-IL) -- Representative Jack Kingston (R-GA) -- Representative Doug Lamborn (R-CO) -- Representative Tom Latham (R-IA) -- Representative Bob Latta (R-OH) -- Representative Jerry ...

Source: Newsblaze.com
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01/16/12
Takes on MLK Day

Once again, we rededicate ourselves to keeping the dream alive and fostering peace and equality." -- U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga. "Today we honor the leadership and legacy of a great son of Georgia, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." said Chairman Price.

Source: Examiner
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01/13/12
Your morning jolt: Nathan Deal dismisses talk of lottery-driven casinos

is letting it be known that he’s interested in challenging U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson in the July primary. He’s formed an exploratory committee. The AJC’s Politifact Georgia today takes a look at Gov. Nathan Deal’s promise to implement zero ...

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
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01/13/12
Your morning jolt: Nathan Deal dismisses talk of lottery-driven casinos

is letting it be known that he’s interested in challenging U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson in the July primary. He’s formed an exploratory committee. The AJC’s Politifact Georgia today takes a look at Gov. Nathan Deal’s promise to implement zero ...

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
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