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November 19, 2009
Johnson insists stimulus “not worth it”
Citing “it’s just not worth it,” U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) took aim at the so-called stimulus created to keep unemployment below ... More -
November 19, 2009
U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson congratulates
Dr. Tracey McKenzie, professor of sociology at Collin College, has been named the 2009 Professor of the Year at a ceremony in Washington, DC this week... More -
November 17, 2009
The Administration should not put the rights of terrorists over the rights of Americans
The Justice Department last week announced it would hold civilian trials in New York for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammad and other terror suspec... More -
November 16, 2009
Giving thanks for the blessing of freedom
By U.S. Rep Sam Johnson Nearly four centuries have passed since the first Thanksgiving, but the reasons we celebrate this day each year remain the ... More -
November 12, 2009
Sam Johnson encourages Texans to send “Holiday Mail for Heroes” by Dec. 7th
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) encouraged Texans to send “Holiday Mail for Heroes” by the December 7th deadline. Created by the... More -
November 10, 2009
Expanded McKinney family celebrates National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Awareness Month, a month set aside to draw attention to the adoption of children and youth. U.S. Congressman Sam Johnso... More -
November 9, 2009
SAVE THE DATE
On Saturday, January 9th at 10 a.m. in Plano, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) and The Sallie Mae Fund will hold a free workshop on savi... More -
November 7, 2009
Sam Johnson speaks out against H.R. 3962
Watch live CSPAN here Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) delivered the following statement on the $1.2 trillion, 20 pound Afford... More -
November 6, 2009
Sam Johnson statement on tragedy at Fort Hood
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement on the tragedy that rocked Fort Hood. “My thoughts and prayers ... More -
November 6, 2009
Sam Johnson strives to stop taxpayer-funded govt. run health insurance for illegal immigrants
At a news conference today on Capitol Hill, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) detailed his efforts to rule out taxpayer subsidized health... More -
November 5, 2009
Sam Johnson makes an emergency “House Call”
Today on Capitol Hill U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) attended the emergency “House Call” to express his opposition to the House Democr... More -
November 5, 2009
Illegal Immigrants Receive Healthcare Under Democrat Bill
“There are also those who claim that our reform effort will insure illegal immigrants. This, too, is false—the reforms I’m proposing would not appl... More -
November 4, 2009
Sam Johnson stands up to protect access to award-winning care
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) took aim at a provision tucked into the Democrats’ 2,000 page healthcare bill that will reduce ac... More -
November 4, 2009
GOP plan includes Sam Johnson’s small business health insurance solution
The newly unveiled Republican healthcare proposal includes a small business health insurance solution long advocated by U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (... More -
November 3, 2009
AT YOUR SERVICE: Read the healthcare bill here
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on H.R. 3962, the "Affordable Healthcare for America Act," in the coming days. ... More -
November 3, 2009
U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson makes healthcare bill text available at local libraries in Allen, Garland, McKinney, Plano, Rowlett
Encouraging North Texas residents to know how the House Democrat healthcare bill, H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, would impact ... More -
November 2, 2009
Sam Johnson congratulates McKinney resident for championing military spouse bill slated to become law
Sam Johnson congratulates McKinney resident for championing military spouse bill slated to become law Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-... More -
October 30, 2009
SAVE THE DATE
On Wednesday, December 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Garland, the staff of U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) will host a free infor... More -
October 30, 2009
Pelosi's new Health Care plan costs $2.2 MILLION per WORD
Politico 1,990 pages at $2.2 million a word By: Jonathan Allen It runs more pages than War and Peace, has nearly five times as many words as the... More -
October 29, 2009
Sam Johnson: Government-forced insurance is not the answer
After Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) unveiled sweeping health reform legislation written behind closed doors, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.... More -
October 28, 2009
Opting Out of Obamacare
Recently, Senate Majority Leader Reid said the Senate health care bill will include a provision allowing states to “opt out” of the government-run pla... More -
October 26, 2009
The right to read the bill
October 2009 U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Over the past year, the stakes in Congress have never been higher. We’ve debated economic, healthcare an... More -
October 20, 2009
Sam Johnson announces 2009-2010 Congressional Youth Advisory Council
This past weekend U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) held the inaugural meeting with the 2009-2010 Congressional Youth Advisory Council (C... More -
October 19, 2009
Cong. Sam Johnson kicks off National Save for Retirement Week
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson’s (3rd Dist.-Texas) kicked off National Save for Retirement Week while discussing the importance of paying yours... More -
October 18, 2009
Give seniors a choice
Seniors who want to collect their Social Security benefits and opt out of Medicare won a court victory recently that hopefully will pave the way for t... More -
October 15, 2009
House Democrats shut down debate on free health insurance for illegal immigrants
Today at the Ways and Means Committee markup to discuss the future costs of H.R. 3200, America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, the House Demo... More -
October 15, 2009
Statement by Ranking Member on Social Security Subcommittee on COLA for seniors
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas), Ranking Member of the Social Security Subcommittee on the Ways and Means Committee, released the... More -
October 14, 2009
Taxpayer Watchdog Group Names Rep. Sam Johnson a “Taxpayer Hero”
Washington, D.C. – The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) today honored Rep. Sam Johnson (R-Texas) as a Taxpayer Hero for scoring 9... More -
October 14, 2009
What they’re saying about Sam Johnson’s common-sense cell phone fix bill, H.R. 690.
Dear Chairman Rangel and Ranking Member Camp: The undersigned colleges and universities urge the House and Senate to remedy an outdated IRS record-ke... More -
October 13, 2009
Sam Johnson announces “mobile office hours” on October 29th
On Thursday, October 29th, the staff of U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist-Texas) will host “mobile office hours” to visit with constituents. The... More -
October 9, 2009
Medal of Honor Society presents former Vietnam POW Sam Johnson highest civilian honor
Tonight in Dallas the Congressional Medal of Honor Society presented U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) the National Patriot Award, the So... More -
October 5, 2009
Medal of Honor Society to award former Vietnam POW Sam Johnson highest civilian honor
On Saturday, October 10th in Dallas the Medal of Honor Society will present its highest civilian award, the National Patriot Award, to 29-year Air For... More -
October 1, 2009
Former Vietnam POW declares, “For America - ignoring the top general’s request for more troops is not the way to run – and win - a war.”
Today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, 29-year Air Force veteran and former Prisoner of War in Vietnam for nearly seven years, U.S. ... More -
September 30, 2009
Seniors win!
Sam's thoughts on Medicare beneficiary debate: "As Congress debates the true meaning of choice in health care, seniors gained a court victory that I’m... More -
September 29, 2009
Forbes:Obama's Medicare Disadvantage
Obama's Medicare Disadvantage Richard A. Epstein Medicare Advantage is a recently instituted federal program that allows individuals eligible for ... More -
September 28, 2009
Worthy read from today’s WSJ editorial page – Max’s Mad Mandate
The Baucus health bill will break 50 state budgets via Medicaid. The more we inspect Max Baucus's health-care bill, the worse it looks. Today's howle... More -
September 25, 2009
Sam Johnson statement on foiled Dallas terror plot
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement on the thwarted car bombing in a downtown Dallas skyscraper. Au... More -
September 25, 2009
Czar you joking?
By U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson In its day, czarist Russia had just 18 czars in 300 years. Since being sworn in, the President has appointed 34 cz... More -
September 23, 2009
Give our troops the tools they need for victory so they can return home with honor
Sam Johnson on Afghanistan: Give our troops the tools they need for victory so they can return home with honor Today on the floor of the U.S. House,... More -
September 22, 2009
CMS muzzles Medicare Advantage company that provides services to TX-3 seniors
Recently the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched an investigation into at least one provider of a Medicare Advantage (MA) health... More -
September 21, 2009
U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson salutes newly formed U.S. Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Last Friday in Plano U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) attended the first formal ribbon cutting ceremony for the recently formed United S... More -
September 18, 2009
McKinney airport receives $5 million federal cash infusion
At a news conference at the Collin County Regional Airport (CCRA) in McKinney, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) presented a jumbo check ... More -
September 17, 2009
On Health Care, Americans Don’t Believe Obama’s Promises of No Tax Increases, Maintain Quality
“As you may know, President Obama is proposing a health care plan that is designed to expand coverage to nearly all Americans without raising taxes on... More -
September 17, 2009
Sam Johnson calls for transparency, accountability and Senate confirmation for many unchecked White House czars
Today on the floor of the House U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas), citing an urgent need for transparency and accountability with the pre... More -
September 16, 2009
U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson to announce $5 million in federal funds for McKinney airport for upgrades
On Friday, September 18th at 10:30 a.m. CDT, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) will announce a $5 million federal cash infusion for upgra... More -
July 31, 2009
A Gripping Read
Health Reform and Cancer The Wall Street Journal By MYRNA ULFIK I have been battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, an incurable blood cancer, for t... More -
July 30, 2009
Congressman Sam Johnson receives taxpayer award
By Heather M. Smith, Staff writer Rep. Sam Johnson was recently recognized by the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) for his pro-taxpayer voting record... More -
July 28, 2009
Call the Blue Dogs and tell them to stay strong on health care
Call (202) 225-3121 and ask for the following Members of Congress: Blue Dog Members Altmire, Jason (PA-04) Arcuri, Mike (NY-24) Baca, Joe (... More -
July 28, 2009
Sam Johnson: Give seniors freedom to make their own healthcare decisions
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) re-introduced common-sense legislation to give seniors the freedom to make their own healthcare d... More -
July 25, 2009
Explain this! Spending $1.5 trillion to save $2 billion on healthcare reform?
CBO deals new blow to health plan By: Chris Frates For the second time this month, congressional budget analysts have dealt a blow to the Democr... More -
July 24, 2009
Make healthcare affordable, accessible and available
Would you support a healthcare reform plan if it required you personally to pay more for your health insurance or raised your taxes? Even if you lik... More -
July 24, 2009
Sam Johnson fights identity theft
Bill Seeks to Protect Privacy of Your Social Security Number Seeking to protect the privacy of Americans’ Social Security numbers (SSNs) and combat i... More -
July 23, 2009
Move forward with real health care reform
Sam Johnson announces online health care survey at www.SamJohnson.house.gov Today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Congressman... More -
July 16, 2009
Johnson questions wisdom of government take over of health care
Today on Capitol Hill, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) took issue with the $1.5 trillion Democrat health care proposal that forces peop... More -
July 14, 2009
Representatives Seek Answers on Social Security Administration’s Workers’ Retreat Spending
Washington, DC – Three U.S. Representatives who serve as the top Democrat and Republicans on subcommittees overseeing the Social Securit... More -
July 14, 2009
Sam Johnson announces “mobile office hours” on July 30th
Sam Johnson announces “mobile office hours” on July 30th Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Richardson and Rowlett On Thursday, July 30th, the staff of... More -
July 9, 2009
T. Boone Pickens names Sam Johnson an “Energy Independence Crusader”
T. Boone Pickens names Sam Johnson an “Energy Independence Crusader” Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced his support for ... More -
July 7, 2009
Johnson commends local Texas hero, WWII female pilot
Yesterday in Plano, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) presented World War II female pilot, Frankie Bretherick, 94, with a Congressional R... More -
July 6, 2009
Johnson backs bill championed by the special needs community
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced his co-sponsorship of legislation championed by the special needs community in North ... More -
July 4, 2009
Statement for the Dallas Tea Party
Statement for the Dallas Tea Party July 4, 2009 Southfork Ranch It is no secret why thousands of hard working Americans have chosen to unite and ma... More -
June 30, 2009
Sam Johnson congratulates Plano West Senior grad for winning Young Entrepreneur Award and scholarship
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) congratulated Jennifer Goebel of Plano for winning one of six National Federation of Independent ... More -
June 26, 2009
Sam Johnson advocates clean energy and job creation, not a national energy tax
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) will advance clean energy and job creation and vote against a national energy tax that would cost... More -
June 24, 2009
Sam Johnson to Democrats: How will you pay for health care?
Today at a Ways and Means Committee hearing on the future of health reform, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) demanded answers as to how ... More -
June 22, 2009
The thousand page energy bill coming down the pike
Word on the Hill is that Speaker Nancy Pelosi will schedule a vote on the thousand page cap-and-trade bill that would regulate and tax the American en... More -
June 17, 2009
House GOP outlines health plan for affordable, accessible, available coverage
Today the House Republican Health Care Reform Solutions Group outlined their commonsense approach that will reduce costs, expand access and increase t... More -
June 16, 2009
Sam Johnson reaction to the IRS cell-phone statement
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement after the IRS called on Congress to “make clear that there will ... More -
June 15, 2009
Sam Johnson to honor service-academy bound students
On Saturday, June 20th at 1:30 p.m., U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) will honor the future of the armed forces when he meets with servi... More -
June 11, 2009
Sam Johnson blasts partisan threats of retaliation on health care
n the wake of a Roll Call front-page story, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) blasted partisan threats of retaliation on health care as “... More -
June 9, 2009
Sam Johnson condemns middle of the night move of terrorist to American soil
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement on reports that Guantanamo Bay terrorist prisoner Ahmed Khalfan ... More -
June 8, 2009
Sam Johnson congratulates Third District students heading to Lone Star Leadership Academy
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) congratulated 10 Third District Outstanding Texas 7th and 8th grade students who have been select... More
