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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.

Jul 11, 2016

Mr. Chairman, America is facing so many important issues that need to be addressed that this Congress refuses to address, and so it tenders do-nothing bills like this that are going absolutely nowhere, not going to pass in the Senate, and…

Congressional Record · 2016-07-11
Jul 11, 2016

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, in sum, it is indeed ironic that the so-called Separation of Powers Restoration Act actually raises separation of powers concerns by yielding legislative power over to…

Congressional Record · 2016-07-11
Jul 11, 2016

Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of my amendment, which exempts from the bill rules issued by agencies pursuant to their express statutory authority. H.R. 4768 is a misguided and dangerous bill that simply does not understand courts must…

Congressional Record · 2016-07-11
Jul 7, 2016

Mr. Speaker, my topic today was going to be on the issue of gun violence, mass shootings, the need for Congress to take some action to keep America safe, the fact that 90 percent of the people of this country want Congress to take some…

Congressional Record · 2016-07-07
Jul 6, 2016

Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the Ellison amendment, which strikes section 506 from the bill, a deeply flawed provision that would restrict the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's ability to fulfill its statutory mandate to…

Congressional Record · 2016-07-06
Jul 5, 2016

Mr. Speaker, in my district, the Fourth District of Georgia, the people are tired of gratuitous gun violence. Gun violence and gun deaths have risen by 8 percent over the last decade. Just this Friday night, a 35-year-old female was…

Congressional Record · 2016-07-05
Jun 21, 2016

We should not give the public the false impression that this is about impeachment. This is about the dog chasing its tail.

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Jun 21, 2016

And it is only correct that we would do that.

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Jun 21, 2016

We would have to afford that individual the right to counsel, is that not correct?

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