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...
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Kohl and Johnson go different ways in fight over debit-card swipe fees
By Craig GilbertWisconsin's two US senators split their votes Wednesday in the battle over debit-card swipe fees -- a collision of business interests pitting retail merchants against banks. At...
Roll Call: Senate Tees Up Jobs Debate Amid Bad Economic News
By David M. DruckerThe Senate is expected to renew its focus on jobs Monday following a week at home that saw the country unsettled by troubling economic indicators which raised the specter of a...
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...
Appleton Post Crescent: Q&A: Johnson focuses on fiscal responsibility
By J.E. EspinoFive months into the job, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson continues to emphasize the theme of fiscal responsibility in the federalgovernment.In a meeting Wednesday with The Post-Crescent...
Ripon Press: Legislators talk debt, concealed carry over eggs
By Aaron BeckerSen. Ron Johnson admitted he didn't like talking heavy politics this early in the morning.But he believes the nation's debt is a reality that Americans must face."Our financial...
Red State: Washington is Broken, and Needs Leadership. Where is President Obama?
By Ron JohnsonLast week Treasury Secretary Geithner said: "Our plan is for Congress to pass the debt limit. Our fallback plan is for Congress to pass the debt limit, and our fallback 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...
MinnPost: Klobuchar bill would clear path for new St. Croix River bridge
By Derek WallbankSen. Amy Klobuchar has introduced legislation that would clear the way for a four-lane, highway-style bridge over the St. Croix River to replace the aging Stillwater Lift Bridge...
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...