U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says one way the U.S. can attack oil prices is by drilling more in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico.The Republican freshman told reporters Friday that oil prices were high in part...
The Chippewa Herald: Johnson focused on cutting spending
By Rod StetzerRon Johnson's job as a U.S. senator from Wisconsin surrounds him with numbers. And the numbers he cites are sobering.Johnson said Wednesday in Chippewa Falls that 100 years ago,...
The American Spectator: Mr. Johnson Goes to Change Washington
By John H. FundWisconsin is in the news for its epic confrontation between Republican governor Scott Walker and public employee unions. But the main reason it is front and center is that Republicans...
Politico: Senators span the globe, drop in on Afghanistan
By Scott WongA handful of senators are globetrotting this spring break -- with the latest stop an unannounced visit to Afghanistan.After leading a congressional delegation to Seoul to discuss trade...
Latvijas Reitingi: U.S. senators will visit Latvia
Tomorrow, U.S. senators Jon Kyl, Ron Johnson, Jeff Sessions and Mike Crapo will be on an official visit to Latvia, LETA was informed by the Saeima Press Service.Within the framework of the visit,...
Trend: U.S. senators’ delegation to discuss security issues in Georgia
By N. KirtshaliaA delegation of U.S. senators from the Republican Party will arrive in Georgia today. The delegation, which includes Senators John Kyl, Jeff Sessions, Michael Crapo, Ron Johnson,...
The Daily Caller: Term limits for Congress?
By Caroline MayThursday South Carolina Republican Jim DeMint introduced an amendment to the Constitution that would apply term limits to members of Congress.Ten Republican Senators joined DeMint in...
Investor’s Business Daily: Tax Day’s Forgotten Lesson
Originally printed in Investors' Business Daily, April 15th, 2011Monday is Tax Day, when we collectively "celebrate" the passage of the 16th Amendment. If we want to identify a single catalyst...
The Jewish News Weekly: GOP Senate freshmen pledge support for Israel
The vast majority of Republican freshmen in the Senate have signed on to a letter committing to current levels of defense assistance to Israel.Among the 13 freshmen, 11 have signed the letter...
Slate: Is This the Face-Saving Debt Ceiling Compromise Bill?
By David WeigelIn my piece today, I conveyed the wisdom of some Hill aides who thought the most likely way out of the debt ceiling fight was a vote on a spending cap -- something like Sen. Claire...