Senator Johnson on Department of Labor's June Unemployment Report

It’s been well over 3 years since President Obama was sworn in promising to get the economy moving again.  Instead, the economy is not recovering as it should – and his policies are to blame. The ‘stimulus,’ Dodd-Frank, Obamacare, excessive regulations, and $5 trillion in added debt are stifling business expansion and strangling job creation.  His failed experiment has gone on far too long.

The evidence clearly shows that our economy has stagnated, but President Obama continues to ignore the facts - claiming the private sector is doing fine.  America must take a different path. We need new leadership committed to encouraging long-term, self-sustaining job creation in the private sector.

Senator Johnson's Statement on Independence Day

This week the people of Wisconsin and the United States celebrated the anniversary of America's birth. I hope everyone had a safe and happy Independence Day.

We should always remember those brave men and women - and their families - who sacrifice to protect our freedom. More than one million souls have given their lives in defense of our nation. The finest among us continue to risk life and limb to protect us every day. We cannot adequately express the depth of our gratitude.

For 236 years the United States has been a beacon of hope and freedom for the entire world. Let us renew our dedication to preserving that legacy for future generations.

Chart of the Week

In recent years the federal government has been able to borrow funds at historically low interest rates. What if those rates returned to their long-term levels? The cost to finance debt would rise to about $827 billion annually -- consuming about 63 percent of all discretionary

spending.

Mobile Office Hours Announced Around Wisconsin

This week, I announced that my staff would be available for mobile office hours at the dates and locations listed below. These office hours allow constituents to meet with my staff to request assistance with a federal agency, or regarding other federal matters.

Monday, July 9th, 3:00 pm - 4:00pm

Wauwatosa City Hall, Upper Civic Center

7725 W. North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, 53213

Tuesday, July 10th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Durand Community Library

604 7th Ave E, Durand, WI 54736

Tuesday, July 10th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Elmwood Village Hall

323 West Winter Avenue, Elmwood, WI 54740