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Thanksgiving Column: Remember to give thanks for freedom
Nov 16, 2007  - This Thanksgiving as you gather around the table to enjoy a warm, fresh feast and count your blessings of bounty, would you please say a prayer of gratitude for America’s freedom – and those who fight for it? When you think back to Thanksgiving 2001, did your heart go out to 3,000 plus people who d... More

Johnson applauds Garland’s International Truck and Engine for winning another big defense contract
Jul 23, 2007  - Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist-Texas) congratulated Garland’s International Truck and Engine for winning a second government contract in as many months.   Late Friday afternoon, International Truck and Engine was awarded $414 million to build 755 armored trucks. ... More

Sam Johnson introduces bill to rightfully honor Korean War veterans with national charter
Jun 25, 2007  - On the 57th anniversary of the start of the Korean War, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) introduced legislation to rightfully honor Korean War veterans with a national charter.  After facing years of opposition within his own party, Johnson introduced the bill with Majorit... More

Weekend warriors can be doctors too
Jun 15, 2007  - Cardiologist Dr. Brad Clair devotes his limited free time to serving his country as a doctor in the reserves.   Reservists and their families are the unsung heroes in the Global War Against Terrorism; they shoulder many burdens without the strong backbone of the consistent military... More

Johnson publicizes Third District requests
Jun 14, 2007  - Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced the 13 Third District priorities for which he requested federal funding in the congressional money allocating process, known as appropriations.  Under the Appropriations Committee, there are 12 Appropriations Subcommittees... More

A perspective on Fort Dix -- It will take a united and vigilant citizenry
May 18, 2007  -  *While I ran the 31st Fighter Wing at Homestead, a brand new Airman Basic, Josie Fernandez, worked for me. Now a Colonel in the Air Force Reserves, she penned a thought-provoking editorial. It is my honor to share it with you as my first-ever guest columnist. God bless. U.S. Congressman Sam Jo... More

Sam Johnson: “Our troops want, need and deserve paychecks!”
May 10, 2007  - Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement in response to Democrat initiatives that would immediately withdraw troops from Iraq (H.R. 2237) as well as ration funding for American troops and globally announce a two-month surrender date to Ameri... More

Sam Johnson condemns Iraq-timetable bill
May 1, 2007  - Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement after the Democrats sent legislation creating timetables for U.S. troop withdrawals from Iraq to President George W. Bush for his signature.  Without a veto by the President, this bill will become la... More

Sam Johnson slams omission of “terror”
Apr 4, 2007  - Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement.    According to the publication, Military Times, “the House Armed Services Committee is banishing the global war on terror from the 2008 defense budget.  This is not because the war h... More

Former P.O.W condemns Iran’s “commando seizure”
Mar 29, 2007  - Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement in the wake of the news that Iran will renege on its word and not free a female British sailor.  Iran has been holding 15 sailors and marines hostage after seizing the British troops in disputed wate... More

 
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