By Ron JohnsonMonday is Tax Day, when we collectively "celebrate" the passage of the 16th Amendment. If we want to identify a single catalyst for the growth of the federal government, this...
Johnson Cosponsors CAP Act
WASHINGTON - Ron Johnson (R-WI) released the following statement today after cosponsoring the CAP Act, which was introduced by Senators Bob Corker (R-TN) and Claire McCaskill (D-MO):"We are...
CQ: With Debt Debate Looming, Senators Float Spending Caps Option
By Joseph J. SchatzBinding caps on federal spending, last used during deficit reduction efforts in the 1990s, could prove pivotal as lawmakers search for possible fiscal compromises in advance of a...
The Heritage Foundation: Sen. Ron Johnson: Debt Ceiling Debate Should Net Spending Cap
By Tina KorbeWhile some members of Congress still attempt to unscramble all the details of the six-month spending deal struck by leadership last week, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said he's already...
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Johnson makes Senate floor debut
By Craig GilbertFreshman Republican Ron Johnson gave his maiden speech on the Senate floor Tuesday afternoon, remarks that lasted roughly seven minutes and reflected the central theme of his 2010...
Johnson to Vote No On Upcoming Continuing Resolution
Washington, D.C.- Senator Ron Johnson (WI) released the following statement today regarding the upcoming Continuing Resolution vote in the U.S. Senate:"I made a commitment to support the House in...
Johnson Comments on President’s Budget Address
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) issued the following statement regarding the President's speech today:"Economic growth is the number one component to solving our fiscal situation - not increasing taxes...
CBS News: Could Congress reject the budget deal?
By Lucy MadisonAs discourse over the deficit and the debt ceiling heats up in Washington, pundits and lawmakers alike have turned their attention to what will likely turn into a series of...
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Johnson says he’ll vote no on current-year budget deal
By Craig GilbertFreshman Republican Ron Johnson said Wednesday he will be voting against the budget deal that was struck last week between the White House and congressional Republicans to...
Johnson: Americans Want This Nation Preserved, and They Are Counting On Us To Do Just That
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ron Johnson (WI) delivered his Maiden Speech today on the U.S. Senate floor.To view the video click here. As Prepared for Delivery "Thank you Mr....