January 29, 2009: The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m. and resume consideration of H.R. 2, the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act. There will be roll call votes throughout the day as the Senate continues to work through amendments to the Children’s Health bill.
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Senator Johnson
Johnson Thanks Watertown Student for Service Thompson Takes Part in Highly Competitive Page Program
Contact: Julianne Fisher, 202-224-1638
Washington, DC— U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) today met with Matt Thompson of Watertown, South Dakota to thank him for his service in the Congressional Page Program. Last year, Johnson wrote to Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) and sponsored Thompson for a position in the highly competitive program. “The Congressional Page Program places high standards on participating high school students,” said Johnson. “As a member of the program last year, Matt Thompson exceeded those expectations, and I am proud to have met with him today to thank him for his service.” “When Senator Johnson chose me to be a Senate page, I didn’t know what to expect,” said Thompson. “However, I came out changed and knowing what I want to do. This program gave me the foundation for my future.” The United States Congressional Page Program consists of thirty page positions in the Senate that allow high school juniors to work with the chamber’s members in a variety of ways, including delivering correspondence and preparing the Senate chamber for session. Students from around the country are nominated and appointed by Senators to take part in one of four sessions throughout the year. The positions are highly competitive and students continue taking classes in Washington, DC throughout the program. High school juniors from South Dakota are encouraged to apply for a position in the Congressional Page Program. To apply, interested students should a cover letter, high school transcript, resume, three letters of recommendation and a letter stating why you want to be a page to: Senator Tim Johnson ATTN: Intern Coordinator By Fax to: 202-228-5765 Or by Email to: intern_coordinator@johnson.senate.gov ### For more information on Senator Tim Johnson visit his website at http://johnson.senate.gov. To contact Senator Johnson’s communications office via e-mail, write his Communications Director at Julianne_Fisher@Johnson.Senate.gov
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