By Brian BolducIn a conference call with the press this morning, Sen. Ron Johnson (R., Wis.) and GOP chairman Reince Priebus praised their fellow Wisconsinite, Rep. Paul Ryan, for his response to...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Put economy on right path
Originally printed in Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, January 25th, 2011Dear Mr. President,Welcome to Wisconsin.November's election sent a clear message to Washington. Simply stated, millions of...
Human Events: GOP Senators Find Little to Like in Obama’s Speech
By John GizziIf President Obama felt he could get any support among Republican senators for key items in his State of the Union address last night, he was mistaken.Almost to a person, lawmakers...
State of the Union Response from Senator Ron Johnson
Good Evening,I appreciatedthe opportunity to hear the President's State of the Union message for thefirst time in person. It is an honor and responsibility to be part ofthis process. It...
Senators Johnson, Toomey Wager on Super Bowl Victory
Washington, D.C. - Packers vs. Steelers. Wisconsin cheese vs. Primanti Bros. sandwiches.In honor of the Feb. 6 Super Bowl featuring the Green Bay Packers versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, U.S....
The Hill: Freshman GOP senator: ‘Big government is blocking job creation, not helping it’
By Molly K. HooperA freshman GOP Senator said on Saturday that President Obama needs to focus on the root cause of the nation's economic woes, not the symptoms.Self-proclaimed citizen legislator...
Johnson Statement On Repeal of Obamacare
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ron Johnson made the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to repeal Obamacare: "I am pleased that the House of...
The Weekly Standard: Ron Johnson ‘Far More Hopeful’ About Afghanistan War Effort
By John McCormackSenator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, like Marco Rubio, comes away from his trip to Afghanistan with a stronger commitment to victory in that war. "We've sacrificed so many lives and so...
Johnson Statment On Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Washington, D.C.- Senator Ron Johnson made the following statement today on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: "Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Under the peaceful...
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Ron Johnson assigned to Appropriations, three other Senate committees
By Craig GilbertSenate Republican Ron Johnson's new committee assignments are: appropriations; budget; homeland security and governmental affairs; and aging, it was announced Thursday.In an...