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...
Johnson Opposes Utility MACT Rule
Oshkosh, WI - Senator Ron Johnson (WI) made the following statement in opposition to the Utility MACT rule announced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today:"I strongly oppose the latest...
Senator Johnson Releases Hanukkah Message
Oshkosh, WI - Senator Ron Johnson (WI) made the following statement in commemoration of Hanukkah:"I want to wish the members of Wisconsin's Jewish community a happy Hanukkah. This is a time to...
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....
Johnson Statement on Payroll Tax Vote
Washington D.C. - Senator Ron Johnson (WI) released the following statement regarding today's Senate vote on a temporary extension of the current payroll tax rate:"I do not want to see anyone's...
Senator Johnson Opposes Omnibus Appropriations Measure
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ron Johnson (WI) released the following statement regarding his vote against the conference report to accompany H.R. 2055, legislation to fund the federal government...
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...