A U.S. Senator makes a stop in the Chippewa Valley. On Monday, Sen. Ron Johnson visited SGI in Chippewa Falls. The company is currently producing a new type of computer server and Johnson...
Green Bay Press Gazette: Johnson’s mission: Tame federal deficit
Anyone who engages Ron Johnson in a discussion about the federal budget better be prepared for an earful about the dangerous fiscal trajectory the nation is on and an eyeful of colorful charts and...
Racine Journal Times: Spending cuts urged — Wisconsin senator says he’s working to reduce U.S. debt
By Lindsay FioriU.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., wishes he'd had more impact in Washington, D.C., so far but says he's doing all he can to rein in government spending and reduce the country's...
Baraboo News Republic: Senator says U.S. must act now
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson wants people to recapture the spirit of America and limit government in their lives.Johnson, R-Wis., made his comments at a stop in Baraboo on Tuesday where he met with Baraboo...
Green Bay Press Gazette: Great Lakes efforts are encouraging
The Great Lakes and those working to protect and restore them to health fared well in the recently passed 2012 federal budget bill. We commend Congress — and the advocacy efforts of Wisconsin Sens....
Rivertowns.net: U.S. House members back vote on bridge bill
U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) together with House members Michelle Bachmann (MN-06), Sean Duffy (WI-07), Reid Ribble (WI-08), Chip Cravaack (MN-08), Thomas Petri (WI-06), Tim Walz (MN-01) and...
Ashland Current: EPA Sets Power Plant Mercury Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency unveiled new standards for mercury and other toxic air pollutants today.According to state environmental group Clean Wisconsin, the action will reduce pollution...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: PolitiFact Ruling Fails a Logic Test
Originally printed in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, December 19th, 2011I was surprised to read PolitiFact's assessment of the accuracy of a recent statement of mine. I pointed out that "President...
The News Virginian: Warner setting his sights on debt
By Bob StuartVirginia U.S. Sen. Mark Warner won't relax until significant federal debt reduction is accomplished."This is whether Congress is up to governing and knocking $4 trillion off the debt....
Tulsa Beacon: Coburn: ‘taxpayers have a right to know’
Every federal agency would be required to provide taxpayers an annual report card for each of its programs by a bipartisan bill introduced in both chambers of Congress on Dec. 7. Sen. Tom...