Apr 26, 2012 | Op-Eds and Blogs
By Emily MillerAs President Obama crisscrosses the country to win back his base’s support for reelection, congressional Republicans fear what he might do in a lame-duck session. The president blew off House Speaker John A. Boehner and Senate Minority Leader...
Apr 26, 2012 | Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Senator Ron Johnson (WI) made the following statement regarding the Senate vote today to extend the Violence Against Women Act:”I believe it’s critical to ensure that laws are in place to prevent and deter crime –...
Apr 26, 2012 | Press Releases, Regulations and Oversight
Washington, D.C. – Senator Ron Johnson (WI) today commented on Committee passage of H.R. 4067, the Midnight Rule Relief Act, in the House of Representatives:”I’m glad that the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has approved the...
Apr 26, 2012 | Op-Eds and Blogs
By Ramsey CoxSenate Budget Committee Ranking Member Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Thursday marked the third anniversary of the last time the Senate approved a budget resolution, which will fall on Sunday. “This Sunday, April 29, will mark...
Apr 25, 2012 | Op-Eds and Blogs
By Pete KasperowiczSeven House Republicans on Tuesday introduced legislation that would prohibit a lame-duck president from issuing significant regulations, and a Senate version of the bill is expected to be introduced Wednesday.The Midnight Rule Relief Act, H.R....