Dec 7, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 45, line 22, insert after the first period the following: ``Sec. 808. Exemption for certain…
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.
Congressional Record · 2011-12-07
Dec 7, 2011
This bill will make it impossible to implement critical new regulations that will place some restraints on the excesses of the business community, and I ask that it be defeated.
Dec 6, 2011
Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Martina Correia, who passed away recently from breast cancer. Martina was a courageous and inspiring woman who proved what President Obama has often said, ``In the face of impossible odds, people who…
Dec 6, 2011
Thank you, mister ranking member. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to passage of H.R. 2471. This bill will make it easy for video producers to be able to sell to others information that consumers may feel is private. Now, I, myself…
Dec 6, 2011
I thank the ranking member. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1021, the Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011, sponsored by my good friend Representative Smith of Texas, who is also the chair of the Judiciary…
Dec 2, 2011
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I rise in opposition to this bill, the Regulatory Accountability Act. Instead of creating jobs, the Tea Party Republicans are assaulting the very regulations that keep us safe and promote fairness to consumers. I'm…
Dec 2, 2011
The Census Bureau recently reported that 100 million Americans are on the brink of poverty. Maybe now Tea Partyers here in Congress will realize what millions of people already know, which is that Americans are barely getting by and that…
Dec 1, 2011
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia will be postponed. {time} 1640 Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR…
Dec 1, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of my amendment to this hazardous and radioactive bill called the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act. Now, I want this body to consider my amendment to the bill for the following reason: The FDA…
Dec 1, 2011
I just want everyone to know that even though I stand up and talk about the Grover Norquist-Tea Party Republicans, I admire the Tea Partiers because they got up off of their duffs because they were upset about how things were going. They…
Dec 1, 2011
That's the way it is. So right now, Congressman Ellison, I feel like I have to say this because you're such a great example of a true American patriot, one who lives life in accordance with your inner ideals. We have the freedom in this…
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