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  • The Reason for the Season
    Dec 18, 2007 - Did you hear that Congress recently voted to keep “Christ” in Christmas? I’m not joking! Just in time for the holidays, the House passed a measure to “recognize the importance of Christmas.” When did America become so politically correct that Congress has to pass a resolution to approve of Christmas... More
  • Sam Johnson announces “Mobile Office Hours” for January 8th
    Dec 17, 2007 - On Tuesday, January 8th, the staff of U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist-Texas) will host “mobile office hours” to visit with constituents. The current cities hosting “mobile office hours” include: Allen, Frisco, Garland, McKinney, Plano, and Richardson. Staff from the Congressman’s office host ... More
  • Sam Johnson urges Congress to up the retirement age for pilots to 65
    Dec 11, 2007 - Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) called on Congress to increase the retirement age for commercial airline pilots from 60 to 65. Tonight the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a stand-alone measure to raise the mandatory retirement age for commercial pilots from 60 to 65 b... More
  • Sam Johnson announces “Mobile Office Hours” on Wed., Dec. 5
    Nov 19, 2007 - On Wednesday, December 5th, the staff of U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist-Texas) will host “mobile office hours” to visit with constituents. The current cities hosting “mobile office hours” include: Frisco, Garland, McKinney, Plano and Richardson. Staff from the Congressman’s office host regul... More
  • 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 di... More
  • Sam Johnson wants Agents Ramos and Compean freed
    Nov 15, 2007 - rd Dist.-Texas) called for the release of two border agents, Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean. Johnson wants the border agents released from the unfair lengthy prison sentences since news broke that the illegal immigrant who testified against them has been indicted on federal drug-smuggling charges.“F... More
  • Sam Johnson announces 2007-2008 Congressional Youth Advisory Council
    Nov 14, 2007 - U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced the students selected to participate in the 2007-2008 Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC). This year 42 students make up the elite group, with 6 returning members. Because of immense community interest, students now only may serve two... More
  • Sam Johnson champions fairness for Texas veterans & those battling AMT
    Nov 1, 2007 - Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist-Texas) fought for Texas veterans and those battling a particularly bad aspect of the alternative minimum tax (AMT) at a Ways and Means Committee mark-up. A provision Johnson co-authored to help those paying the AMT as a result of “phantom gains” earned on... More
  • Sam Johnson statement on the Rangel tax bill
    Oct 25, 2007 - Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement in response to a new tax bill authored by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel (15th Dist.-N.Y.) costing taxpayers $1 trillion, dubbed “the largest individual tax hike in American history.” Initia... More
  • Sam Johnson announces “Mobile Office Hours” on Oct 26th
    Oct 17, 2007 - On Friday, October 26th, the staff of U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist-Texas) will host “mobile office hours” to visit with constituents. The current cities hosting “mobile office hours” include: Frisco, Garland, Plano, McKinney, Sachse, and Rowlett.Staff from the Congressman’s office host reg... More