Jul 23, 2014
Madam Speaker, as cochair of the State Medicaid Expansion Caucus, I rise this morning to talk about how important expanding Medicaid is for my State and for the country. First, I want to thank my good friend from North Carolina…
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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Jul 17, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to implore this country and the world to direct our attention to the kidnappings of more than 300 young Nigerian women in May and of another eight girls just yesterday. The leader of the Nigerian Islamist group…
Jul 16, 2014
This hearing appears to be in keeping with a couple of hearings that I have been associated with this week having to do with allegations of Presidential overreach, abuse of authority, even murmurs of impeachment.
Jul 16, 2014
So far, I mean, a hearing, 'Guilty Until Proven Innocent? A Study of the Propriety and Legal Authority for the Justice Department's Operation Choke Point.' Well, I have not heard any questions about the improper use of authority, legal…
Jul 10, 2014
Mr. Speaker, yesterday I spoke about the flood of unaccompanied minors crossing our borders to escape drug and gang violence caused by America's war on drugs. Today I want to speak about the effect of that drug war on young people trapped…
Jul 9, 2014
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of passage of immigration reform, but I also want to talk about the humanitarian disaster that continues to unfold on the Nation's southern borders. Tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors are…
Jun 19, 2014
Well, they are going to be at an all-time low, as we proceed forward under this U.S. Supreme Court ruling, which actually snuffs out the constitutional right, Seventh Amendment right, to a jury trial where the case in controversy exceeds…
Jun 19, 2014
I would ask for regular order, if we are not going to allow Professor Wu to answer the question.
Jun 18, 2014
Mr. Chairman, I rise to discuss H.R. 4870, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. I want to thank the committee for fully funding the Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Student Initiative. The $34.4 million…
May 29, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. I want to honor Helen Ho Kim and the entire staff of the Asian American Legal Advocacy Center of Georgia. Based in the city of Norcross, part of which I…
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