Senator Ron Johnson (WI) released the following statement regarding the Senate vote today on the Coburn ethanol amendment:"It is a very bad idea to base a business model on receiving government...
Johnson Votes in Favor of Tester Amendment
Senator Ron Johnson (WI) issued the following statement regarding the Senate vote on the Tester amendment today: "The problem with both the Durbin and Tester Amendments is that neither one of...
Johnson Statement on National Unemployment Numbers
Senator Ron Johnson (WI) made the following statement today after news reports indicated that the national unemployment rate rose to 9.1%, and added only 54,000 jobs last month compared to the...
Johnson Statement on Memorial Day
Senator Ron Johnson (WI) made the following statement on Memorial Day:"It is with deep respect that we pay tribute today to our country's men and women who have fallen in the line of duty - citizens...
Johnson Joins Bipartisan Bill to Move St. Croix Bridge Forward
Johnson (WI), Kohl (WI), Franken (MN), Cosponsor Klobuchar (MN) Bill Washington, DC — Senator Ron Johnson (WI) joined Senators Herb Kohl (WI), Amy Klobuchar (MN), and Al Franken (MN), in legislation...
Joint Letter Calls on White House to Prepare Debt Ceiling Budget
WASHINGTON- Yesterday, 22 Senators joined Senator Ron Johnson (WI) in sending a letter to President Obama. The letter calls on the Administration to develop a contingency plan, in case Congress...
Johnson: It is Time for Democrats to Get Serious
Senator Ron Johnson (WI) today called on Senate Democrats to introduce a budget resolution:"As a manufacturer, I realize that in order to produce anything, you have to have a process that is in...
Johnson Statement on Kohl Retirement
JOHNSON STATEMENT ON KOHL RETIREMENTSenator Ron Johnson released the following statement regarding the announcement by Senator Herb Kohl that he will not seek re-election in 2012:"I personally want...
Johnson Supports Suit Against Obamacare
TodaySenator Ron Johnson announced that he had joined an amicus brief arguingagainst the constitutionality of the individual mandate of Obamacare:"I'mencouraged that a district court has recognized...
Johnson Statement on Federal Budget
Supports Toomey Legislation Washington, D.C.- Senator Ron Johnson (WI) today announced that he is an original cosponsor of Senator Pat Toomey's (PA) Balanced Budget Proposal: "The reason I...
Senator Ron Johnson Announces Extended State Office Hours
Senator Ron Johnson today announced extended office hours for Saturday, April 30, and Saturday, May 7. "I'm pleased that my office has been able to help many Wisconsin residents address...
Statement by Senator Johnson on the Death of Osama Bin Laden
Senator Ron Johnson (WI) released the following statement on the death of Osama Bin Laden:"Justice has finally been delivered to Osama bin Laden. Let us hope and pray that the evil this man spread...
Johnson Cosponsors CAP Act
WASHINGTON - Ron Johnson (R-WI) released the following statement today after cosponsoring the CAP Act, which was introduced by Senators Bob Corker (R-TN) and Claire McCaskill (D-MO):"We are...
Johnson Comments on President’s Budget Address
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...
Johnson to Vote No On Upcoming Continuing Resolution
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...
Johnson: Americans Want This Nation Preserved, and They Are Counting On Us To Do Just That
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ron Johnson (WI) delivered his Maiden Speech today on the U.S. Senate floor.To view the video click here. As Prepared for Delivery "Thank you Mr....
Johnson Comments on Ongoing Budget Talks
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) today issued the following statement regarding the debate over federal funding for fiscal year 2011:"The only reason a government shutdown is even possible, is because...
Johnson Statement on House Republican Budget Plan
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ron Johnson made the following statement today after House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan released the House Republican 2012 Budget Plan: "I...
Senator Johnson Comments on the Continuing Resolution
Senator Ron Johnson today made the following statement regarding HR 1, the House-passed Continuing Resolution:"I support the House version of the Continuing Resolution, which cuts 61 billion dollars...
Senator Johnson Comments on Intention to ‘Hold’ Unconstitutional and Fiscally Irresponsible Bills
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) commented today on his commitment to withhold ‘unanimous consent' for Senate consideration of bills that fail to meet certain criteria. Johnson said:"This year, we...