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House passes Johnson’s pension-reform bill
Dec 15, 2005
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After more than two years of working to strengthen the
employer-provided pension system, Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd
Dist.-Texas) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives passed
his bill to revamp the pension system to protect employees and
taxpayers. The House passed the Pension ...
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Sam Johnson on Iraq: Withdrawal is not an option
Nov 18, 2005
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Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) delivered the following closing statement on the floor of the House of Representatives in opposition to a resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal of American troops in Iraq. The day before U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha of Pennsylvania, a House...
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Johnson backs troops to the hilt, Blasts Democrat plan for Iraq withdrawal now
Nov 17, 2005
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Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement in response to U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha of Pennsylvania, a House Democrat, who called for the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq today.
A 29-year Air Force veteran, Johnson spent nearly seven years a...
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Sam Johnson hails “phased retirement” in pension bill
Nov 10, 2005
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At a pension bill markup on Capitol Hill today, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) urged swift passage of an initiative to create “phased retirement” so employees may collect retirement from their traditional defined benefit pension plan and work part time simultaneously after age 62.
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Veterans' Day Statement 2005
Nov 9, 2005
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It is a great honor to pay tribute to the veterans of this country – and Texas. November 11, 2005 is Veterans’ Day. On this day, there will be ceremonies across our great nation honoring the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have served in our armed forces.
Texas boasts our nation’...
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Sam Johnson salutes “behind-the-scenes war heroes”
Nov 8, 2005
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Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to salute the “behind-the-scenes war heroes” in the Global War on Terrorism, those who employ people serving in the National Guard and Reserve.
From the “mom-and-pop” shop small-business ...
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Johnson says NO to double tax on profits
Nov 3, 2005
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Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement on a Senate proposal that would tax oil firms when oil's market price exceeds $40 a barrel. Called the windfall-profit tax, this tax is levied in addition to the tax that already goes to the U.S. treasury. Implem...
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Johnson alerts seniors to new VOLUNTARY prescription drug benefit
Nov 2, 2005
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U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) has launched a new public service announcement radio campaign to alert seniors to sign up for the new prescription drug benefit available to them through Medicare beginning on November 15, 2005.
“It is time for seniors to learn about this new volunta...
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Congressional Youth Advisory Council Announced
Oct 21, 2005
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Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced the members of the Third District Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC). Of the 42 students, most attend public school, while six attend private schools, and four participate in home school. Five sophomores, 20 juniors, and 17 se...
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Plano scores $2.1 million for housing evacuees
Oct 21, 2005
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Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced that the Department of Homeland Security has awarded the City of Plano $2,156, 328 for sheltering evacuees from Hurricane Katrina. The money will go to pay for rent and utilities for housing roughly 1,500 people in 700 units.
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