Feb 13, 2011
We seem to agree that allowing States to file for bankruptcy would result in increased interest rates.
Hank Johnson
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Hank Johnson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 4th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as civil rights, healthcare, and education during his tenure in Congress. Johnson has been an advocate for social justice and has worked on legislation aimed at improving the lives of his constituents in Georgia. He is known for his commitment to addressing economic disparities and promoting community development.
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Feb 13, 2011
I get the strong sense that State bankruptcy may be a solution in search of a problem.
Feb 13, 2011
States already have the tools at their disposal to address any financial troubles they face.
Feb 11, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition of H. Res. 72, which would allow for nearly 10 hours of debate on Congress' authority to conduct oversight of executive agencies and the regulatory process. While there is no express authority in the…
Feb 10, 2011
We all acknowledge that law enforcement needs new tools to keep up with 21st century threats, but surely it's our responsibility in Congress to reexamine legislation that was hurried through Congress in the wake of 9/11 to make sure it…
Feb 10, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give some advice to the Members of the majority party. My grandmama used to tell me, ``Son, keep your promises.'' As we all know, the majority promised to be focused on job creation; but the 11 bills that have…
Feb 10, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the historical account that was just delivered by my colleague on the Judiciary Committee, former Chairman Sensenbrenner, and I have abundant respect and admiration for him and his motives and his desire to…
Feb 8, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 514, which would reauthorize expiring provisions of the Patriot Act without important modifications necessary to safeguard our civil liberties. While the threat of terrorism is real, and law…
Jan 20, 2011
Madam Speaker, yesterday's action of repealing the health care reform, cynically called the Job-Killing Health Care Act by my friends on the other side of the aisle, is definitely an ironic misnomer--job killing--when the health reform is…
Jan 18, 2011
I thank my colleague for yielding to me. I must admit that I feel somewhat, gosh, it seems like only yesterday that the Republicans were accusing us of not taking care of what was the business at hand, which was job creation and what they…
Jan 18, 2011
Thank you, Mr. Ranking Member. I rise in opposition to the repeal of health reform. Repeal of health care reform would strip 32 million Americans of health insurance, including 139,000 residents of my district. Repeal will allow insurers…
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