The Federal Emergency Management Agency and lawmakers considered less error-prone courses for the organization's future during a Senate hearing Thursday. "We want to make sure FEMA has a...
Johnson Introduces Cybersecurity Resolution
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ron Johnson (WI) today announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution in support of the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Johnson spoke...
Los Angeles Times: ‘Super committee’ on deficit reduction is getting an earful
Oil lobbyists say now is not the time to end tax loopholes for big oil. Seniors want Social Security protected. Budget watchdogs want nothing less than a total revamp of federal tax and spending...
Johnson Cosponsors Amendment to Protect Wisconsin Potato Farmers
Washington, D.C. - Senator Johnson (WI) today announced that he is a cosponsor of an amendment sponsored by Senator Susan Collins (ME) to protect Wisconsin farmers and maintain the authority of...
Journal-Gazette: Senate GOP offers own jobs plan
Senate Republicans announced their version of a jobs-creation plan Thursday they acknowledged is nine months old.They said they expect bipartisan support while conceding their proposals are far...
PBS Newshour: GOP Lawmakers Counter Obama’s Jobs Bill With Tax, Spending Reform Plan
Responding and reacting to the public call for jobs, Senate Republicans on Thursday unveiled their own jobs plan, "The Jobs Through Growth Act" -- one they say will create 5 million jobs to put...
The Hill: Senate Republicans Present Obama with Counteroffer on Jobs
Senate Republicans on Thursday unveiled their own jobs package and called on President Obama to enter negotiations reconciling it with parts of his own jobs bill.They said the package was developed...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Congress unifies for trade deals
Congress resoundingly approved long-stalled trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama late Wednesday, authorizing the most significant expansion of trade relations in nearly two...
Politico: Jobs Plan from Senate Republicans Unveiled
President Barack Obama had his American Jobs Act. Now, Senate Republicans may have their Real American Jobs Act.After more than two years in which the GOP political strategy to Obama's policies has...
Johnson Statement Regarding Protests in Milwaukee, Oshkosh
Washington, D.C. - Senator Johnson released the following statement:"The Constitution guarantees the right of citizens to petition their elected officials for redress of grievances, and I respect...