Apr 13, 2011 | Budget, Debt and Deficit, Press Releases
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) issued the following statement regarding the President’s speech today:”Economic growth is the number one component to solving our fiscal situation – not increasing taxes as the President proposes. Increasing taxes is...
Apr 13, 2011 | Budget, Debt and Deficit, Press Releases
Washington, D.C.- Senator Ron Johnson (WI) released the following statement today regarding the upcoming Continuing Resolution vote in the U.S. Senate:”I made a commitment to support the House in its pledge to cut $100 billion from the budget – a budget...
Apr 13, 2011 | Op-Eds and Blogs
By Craig GilbertFreshman Republican Ron Johnson gave his maiden speech on the Senate floor Tuesday afternoon, remarks that lasted roughly seven minutes and reflected the central theme of his 2010 campaign – alarm over the long-term growth of government.”We...
Apr 13, 2011 | Op-Eds and Blogs
By Tina KorbeWhile some members of Congress still attempt to unscramble all the details of the six-month spending deal struck by leadership last week, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said he’s already steeling himself for the next big debate.”This whole CR...
Apr 12, 2011 | Op-Eds and Blogs
Thank you Mr. President. It is my honor to represent the good people of Wisconsin in the United States Senate. It is an awesome responsibility – a responsibility I take very seriously.Today, it is my distinct privilege to address this historic body for the first...