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Photos from June 14 State Association of Letter Carriers Convention

Posted on June 19, 2008
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Photos from June 7 Pleasant Hill Fellowship Breakfast

Posted on June 19, 2008
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Photos from April 12 Homeowners Summit

Posted on June 03, 2008
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Photos from Education Forum: Making Education a Priority Among Black Males

Posted on June 02, 2008
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Photos from 2008 Congressional Art Competition

Posted on June 02, 2008
Photos from the 2008 Congressional Art Competition The winner 0 Comments

Photos from Academy Day 2008

Posted on June 02, 2008
Hank's nominees have been accepted into the service academies as follows: Robert Roundtree and Tori Preston, US Naval Academy, Annapolis; and Colin Robert Davis, US Military Academy, West Point. Students interested in attending one of our nation's service academies for the Class of 2013 may learn about the nomination process and download the application by visiting my website...

Photos from 2008 voters' education workshop

Posted on June 02, 2008
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Photos from Memorial Day 2008

Posted on June 02, 2008
Honor guard Johnson staffer Katie Dailey points to the memorial brick of a family member 0 Comments

Photo from one-day delegation to Haiti

Posted on June 02, 2008
Hank visited Haiti on Friday, May 16, for a single-day Congressional delegation to examine that country's dire poverty crisis and ensure that U.S. aid is effectively assisting the many destitute Haitians who are struggling to survive every day. Haiti is one of the world's poorest countries...

Education forum transcript summary

Posted on May 14, 2008
Congressman Johnson’s March 29 education forum featured two panels.  The first approached the issues at hand – black males, education, and the achievement gap – from the micro perspective.  The second approached from a macro perspective...

The American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act

Posted on May 13, 2008
FRIENDS: Last week, my colleagues in the House of Representatives and I passed the most comprehensive response yet to the ongoing mortgage crisis. The American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act (H.R. 3221) responds directly to the crisis currently faced by middle-class Americans and provides financial authorities and the federal government the tools to prevent such a meltdown in the future...

Photos from Congressional Delegation to Colombia

Posted on April 23, 2008
Hank and several colleagues visited Colombia two weeks ago as part of an official Congressional delegation to prepare for the legislative debate surrounding the proposed U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Hank opposes the deal due to President Bush's refusal to sign into law trade adjustment assistance for Americans threatened by international trade, the FTA's insufficient labor standards for Colombian workers, and the deal's potential effects on poor Afro-Colombians who may be driven off of their land as multinational companies seek to exploit Colombian natural resources...

Mark your calendars: Home Owner Summit (April 12)

Posted on April 03, 2008
These are difficult times for home owners.  To help the people of Georgia's Fourth Congressional District weather this financial storm, Hank will host a Home Owner Summit on Saturday, April 12. Home Owner Summit: Purchase and Protect Saturday, April 12, 2008 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Salem Bible Church 5460 Hillandale Dr...

Mark your calendars: Making Education a Priority Again Among Black Males

Posted on March 13, 2008
Save the date of this 2008 Educational Initiative hosted by Congressman Hank Johnson, MAKING EDUCATION APRIORITY AMONG BLACK MALES:A Macro & Micro Approach Saturday, March 29, 200810AM-2PM-at-J.C. LRC Auditorium at Georgia Perimeter College555 North Indian Creek DriveClarkston, GA 30021CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS(map at bottom of this page)-with-Mayor Shirley FranklinArmstrong Wiliams, Syndicated Radio HostDr...

Mark your calendars: ACADEMY DAY 2008

Posted on March 13, 2008
Rep. Johnson, Rep. John Lewis, and other members of the Georgia Congressional Delegation invite all students grades 8-12 to: ACADEMY DAY 2008 Saturday, May 10, 20081PM-3PM-at- Dobbins Air Reserve BaseBuilding 7311408 Dobbins Place (Cobb Parkway entrance)Dobbins ARB, GA 30069CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS(map at bottom of this page) Representatives from all five Military Academies will be available to answer your questions...

Some new photos from the District!

Posted on March 12, 2008
Here are a few new photos from recent district events: Ms. Maryland Nesmith (Principal of Conyers Middle School) speaks at the 2007 Education Town Hall Forum. Hank's Congressional Military Service Academy Committee Hank with Daniel Petrez, Rockdale County Teacher of the Year Hank with the Conyers Middle School Robotic Team Hank with his wife, Mereda, and and DaJanae Richardson 0 Comments

Photos from around the District

Posted on November 27, 2007
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Water Crisis Update

Posted on October 19, 2007
FRIENDS: Georgia is in the midst of a historic drought that some call the worst in recorded history. Lakes Lanier and Allatoona, the primary reservoirs for the Atlanta area, are at historically low levels yet the Army Corps of Engineers continue to release a minimum of 5,000 cubic feet per second of water from the lakes...

Home Foreclosures Action Center

Posted on October 12, 2007
Home ownership is at the heart of the American dream. Homes are the building block of neighborhoods. And they’re an important part of a family’s financial security. That's why foreclosure is such a painful experience for the one and a half million Americans who will lose their homes to foreclosure this year...

Photos from September 15 Health Fair

Posted on October 05, 2007
Many of you joined Hank on September 15 for a well-attended and very productive Health Fair for youth and young adults at South DeKalb Mall.Here are some photos from that very successful event. Thanks to all who attended! 0 Comments

On the Anniversary of 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2007
FRIENDS: This day of remembrance is one on which we pay tribute to the victims of this terrorist act and the many public servants who were injured and lost their lives saving citizens in New York and Washington, D.C.. We remember their families, as well...

Photos from Hank's Trip to Iraq & Afghanistan

Posted on August 28, 2007
Last April, Hank was a member of a congressional delegation that visited Iraq and Afghanistan. Upon his return, Hank said, "Following the trip I have an even deeper appreciation for our citizenship and the awesome responsibility facing our troops and the families they leave behind...

August 18: Congress on the Corner

Posted on August 14, 2007
FRIENDS: I will be holding the first "Congress on the Corner" event of the year this Saturday, August 18, at Jim 'n Nick's BBQ in Conyers, from 2PM until 3PM.  Please join me for good food and a friendly discussion of the issues. 2PM until 3PMJim 'n Nick's BBQ2275 Hwy 20 SEConyers, 30013770-785-4453[CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS] --Hank 3 Comments

Photos from July 28 Military Townhall

Posted on August 09, 2007
Many of you joined Hank on Saturday, July 28, for a very important town hall meeting, "Serving Those Who Serve" -- a Q&A session with expert representatives from a variety of agencies and organizations for active service members, veterans, and their families...

Friday Recap: August 3, 2007

Posted on August 03, 2007
Friends:Here’s a Friday recap of this week’s Congressional accomplishments.Iraq: Throughout the week, as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I have listened to testimony from expert witnesses regarding the state of our armed forces and of our continuing efforts in Iraq...

Town Hall Meeting: "Serving Those Who Serve"

Posted on July 03, 2007
FRIENDS: Please join me on Saturday, July 28, for a very important town hall meeting, "Serving Those Who Serve" -- a Q&A session with expert representatives from VA Medical, VA Benefits, the Georgia Department of Veterans Service, Military Family Support, the Small Business Administration, the Georgia Department of Labor, and more...

Congratulate the District's Service Academy Appointees!

Posted on June 14, 2007
FRIENDS: Please join me in congratulating the following Fourth District students nominated to attend U.S. service academies who have accepted offers of appointment to the Class of 2011: U.S. Air Force Academy: Ms. Brittany Nichole Dutton, Tucker High School U...

Save Your Home and Protect Our Neighborhoods

Posted on June 05, 2007
FRIENDS: Please join my staff on June 16 for a very important town hall meeting, "Stopping Foreclosures" -- a Q&A session with expert representatives from HUD, Metro Fair Housing, Atlanta Legal Aid, and Washington Mutual. WHAT: Financial experts will answer your questions regarding home foreclosures WHEN: June 16, 2007 -- 9AM until 1PM WHERE: Lou Walker Center - 2538 Panola Road - Lithonia 30058 [click here for directions] Many of us are facing hardship as we struggle to service our mortgages...

Interview Podcast

Posted on June 04, 2007
Atlanta-area blogger Will Hinton is podcasting an interview with Congressman Johnson. Click here to listen. 0 Comments

Passport Fairs Across District on Sat, Apr 28

Posted on April 26, 2007
FRIENDS: The U.S. Postal Service has provided my office with the following important information regarding Saturday's passport fairs.  If you are an American citizen and intend to travel abroad soon or need a government-issued identification, please visit one of the listed locations on Saturday, April 28!  Best,Hank Traveling soon and need a passport?Submit your application at a U...

April 21 Town Halls

Posted on April 13, 2007
FRIENDS: I will be holding three town hall meetings on Saturday, April 21, in Conyers, Lithonia, and Norcross, and an open house at my Tucker office on April 28 (scroll to the bottom of this entry for more information on the open house). Please join me to discuss the pressing issues we face as in our district, our country, and our world...

Exit Strategy: Why I Supported the Iraq Accountability Act

Posted on March 23, 2007
I am passionately opposed to the war in Iraq. I am committed to bringing our brave troops home and sickened by the prospect of prolonging this tragic and unnecessary conflict. And today I have made a very difficult decision – by far the most difficult I have ever made in public service...

March 31 Town Halls

Posted on March 23, 2007
Please join me on Saturday, March 31, at two town hall meetings where we will have the opportunity to candidly discuss the issues facing our district and our country. 10AM until Noon Tucker High School Cafeteria 5036 LaVista Road Tucker, 30084[CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS] 2PM until 4PM Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus 555 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, 30021[CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS] OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS Free IRS Workshop Saturday, March 24 9AM until 11AM Lou Walker Center 2538 Panola Road Lithonia, 30058 [CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS] Annual High School Art Competition -- Win College Scholarships! Entry Deadline: Friday, April 13 Awards Presentation: Saturday, May 5 at Georgia Perimeter COllege (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN) For more information, contact Eric Hubbard at 770...

Fired U.S. Attorneys Deserve our Defense

Posted on March 15, 2007
This has been a troubling week. We have all watched with concern the slow drip of revelations regarding the fishy dismissal of U.S. Attorneys in seven states. Like many of you, I suspect that dirty politics clouded the judgment of senior White House and Department of Justice officials in this affair...

A Plan for PeachCare

Posted on March 13, 2007
Today I introduced legislation to save PeachCare, Georgia's State Children's Health Insurance (S-CHIP) program. The current S-CHIP funding formula allows some states to accumulate surpluses of unused funds while other states, like Georgia, face severe shortfalls and are unable to provide for the basic health of children...

Academy Day is March 24

Posted on March 11, 2007
IMPORTANT:  March 16 Deadline for Registration!On March 23, I and the rest of Georgia's Congressional Delegation will host our Spring Academy day at Naval Air Station Atlanta. Representatives, midshipmen, and cadets from Navy, Army, Air Force, Merchant Marines, and Coast Guard academies will be there to answer your questions about the nomination/application process and life at a U...

District Office Open House

Posted on March 08, 2007
This Saturday (3/10), please join me and my staff for an Open House at our new District Office South in Lithonia. WHAT: District Office South Open House WHERE: District Office South (5700 Hillandale Dr. Suite 110 Lithonia, GA 30058) WHEN: Noon until 3PM WHO: You, Me, and my staff GET DIRECTIONS FROM: Address or Intersection: City: State: ZIP Code: Country: Canada United States 1 Comments

We Must Protect PeachCare

Posted on March 06, 2007
Starting today, I will speak every day on the floor of the United States House of Representatives to bring needed attention to the impending PeachCare crisis. On Sunday, March 11th, Georgia's PeachCare program will stop accepting new participants due to a lack of funding...

Speaking Out Against Escalation

Posted on February 20, 2007
FRIENDS: I DELIVERED THIS SPEECH on the floor of the House late last week.  I strongly believe that President Bush's plan to escalate the war in Iraq is misguided, and I am committed to speaking out against it.  I look forward to your feedback and input...

Charlie Norwood, 1941-2007

Posted on February 13, 2007
Today we mourn the loss of a great Georgian, Congressman Charlie Norwood, who has passed away after a long and brave battle with cancer. Charlie was a native son of Georgia, a scholar, a decorated combat veteran, a dentist and a public servant.  We disagreed on many issues, but by all accounts he served the 10th district well...

A Cartoon

Posted on February 13, 2007
Perusing today's Washington Post opinion page, I stumbled upon this cartoon by Tom Toles: Nobody wants a nuclear Iran.  But the similarities between what we're hearing from the Bush Administration about Iran today and what we heard about Iraq in the build up to that war are striking...

PeachCare Needs a Policy, not a Partisan, Solution

Posted on February 12, 2007
AS I SAID ON THE FLOOR OF CONGRESS last week, fourteen states, including Georgia, continue to face  serious funding shortfalls for their S-CHIP Programs.  Hundreds of thousands of children stand to lose their health care coverage if Congress does not come up with an immediate solution...

A More Nuanced Approach to Resolving the Iraq Quagmire

Posted on February 08, 2007
It is now common knowledge that Iraq has become an unfortunate quagmire. We all tend to agree on this point; we just disagree on how to rectify this situation. Poor planning has brought us here so it only makes sense to ensure poor planning does not keep us on this path...

We Must Fund PeachCare!

Posted on February 06, 2007
YESTERDAY I SPOKE on the House floor to urge my colleagues to adequately fund PeachCare, Georgia's fantastic but severely underfunded children's health insurance program. In 1997, Congress created the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP) to help states provide health coverage to a growing number of uninsured children...

Welcome.

Posted on February 02, 2007
This is Congressman Hank Johnson -- welcome to my blog. Here I'll be post updates from Capitol Hill and comment on the day's news.  Thanks for reading  --  please stop by often! --Hank 4 Comments