Feb 7, 2012 | Press Releases, Taxes
Comment comes in response to question by Senator Johnson Washington, D.C. – Senator Ron Johnson (WI) made the following statement today regarding Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s comments on the potential drag on economic growth caused by policy...
Feb 6, 2012 | Op-Eds and Blogs
Lawmakers who came to Washington demanding budget cuts face a tough test now that President Barack Obama and military leaders want to shrink the force, shut down bases and cancel weapons to achieve them.A new national security strategy reflecting an end to decade-long...
Feb 3, 2012 | Op-Eds and Blogs
The staff of Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson will make a pit stop Wednesday in New London during a “mobile office” tour of the state.The staff will hear residents’ concerns regarding federal issues and any requests for federal assistance.Staff...
Feb 3, 2012 | Op-Eds and Blogs
Sagging approval ratings brought Democrats and Republicans together Thursday, as the Senate passed a bill to explicitly prevent members of Congress, their top aides and administration officials from using nonpublic information for insider trading.New disclosure...
Feb 3, 2012 | Op-Eds and Blogs
Congressional Budget Office bean counters are taking a fresh look at President Obama’s national health care law, and will have updated figures on key provisions in March, director Doug Elmendorf testified this week in Congress.Though he stopped short of saying...