Mike Johnson
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Mike Johnson is an American attorney and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Johnson has focused on various issues during his tenure, including fiscal responsibility and national security. He has been involved in legislative discussions surrounding war funding and government operations, emphasizing the need for appropriate timing and details in such matters.
Jun 22, 2011
Yes, and small businesses--our studies indicate that is where most of the jobs are created.
Jun 22, 2011
I don't think any of us up here--on this side, anyway--want to raise taxes. But we will have to see what falls out.
Jun 22, 2011
I don't think there are very many of us that want to impose a tax on any state.
Jun 22, 2011
At a time when all Americans are suffering through difficult economic times, I don't believe we want to see our seniors go back to the 1930s.
Jun 22, 2011
It does disturb me that some of the proposals we see from my Republican colleagues call for nothing but cuts to the benefits in Social Security.
Jun 22, 2011
I do believe, Mr. Chairman, like you, that there is a chance for some bipartisan cooperation in dealing with the future challenges that Social Security will face.
Jun 22, 2011
Social Security is not overly generous. Social Security hasn't gotten too big when it comes to what it provides to Americans.
Jun 22, 2011
And the reality is that today we have a system that has never failed the American public.
Jun 22, 2011
Workers' hard-earned payroll taxes fund the majority of the benefits Social Security pays out each year.
Jun 22, 2011
Social Security will be unable to pay benefits promised in the future, and how the program needs to be strengthened for generations to come.
Jun 22, 2011
Congress needs to act, and the sooner we do so, the sooner we can protect those who are most vulnerable.
Jun 22, 2011
When Social Security first began, the payroll tax was only 2 percent--evenly split between employers and employees--on the first $3,000 in wages. Today the payroll tax is 12.4% on the first $106,800 in wages. Yet despite the tax increases…
Jun 22, 2011
U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security announced today that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing on Social Security's current revenue streams, proposed changes…
Jun 21, 2011
Last Congress, the Democratically controlled Congress, passed a health care overhaul and a stimulus bill that were supposed to control health care costs and extend the life of the trust fund.
Jun 13, 2011
Cooperative disability investigation units are the key to reducing fraud in the Social Security program; would you agree?
Jun 13, 2011
We are facing a debt crisis because Washington spends too much and wastes too much. Payments that are wrong due to fraud or poor management at Social Security are unacceptable.
Jun 2, 2011
I share the concern of my colleagues when I see young people paying out, paying into the system.
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