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...
WisPolitics: Johnson asks the White House to prepare debt ceiling budget ‘just in case’
In the wake of comments criticizing the White House for not preparing to potentially hit the nation's debt ceiling, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson has signed onto a letter calling on the Obama administration...
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...
The Hill: Senate GOP to Geithner: Default would be your fault
By Peter SchroederA group of 17 Senate Republicans has sent a direct message to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner — if the U.S. defaults, it will be your fault.In a letter sent to Geithner...