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Johnson Introduces No Communist Countries Participating in Lobbying Act

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United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today introduced the No Communist Countries Participating in Lobbying Act — legislation to make it illegal for former Members of Congress to lobby in the United States on behalf of communist governments or entities controlled by communist governments. “From targeting American companies with unfair trade practices to contributing to the…

Johnson announces winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition, The Best of Louisiana

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United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) announced the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition, The Best of Louisiana: 1st Place: Rachel Morvant, DeRidder 2nd Place: Madalyn Hobbs, Shreveport 3rd Place: Ashley Smith, Bernice The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide, visual art contest for high school students, where one piece of artwork from each…

Republicans rip Democrats plan to expand Supreme Court

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Republican lawmakers are blasting plans by congressional Democrats to introduce legislation expanding the Supreme Court by four justices. The Democrats' proposal is aimed at breaking the conservative grip on the court, Reuters reported. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., and Reps. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., Hank Johnson, D-Ga., and Mondaire Jones, D-N.Y., are expected to…

Johnson sees harder edge in partisan politics

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In 2017, first-term Congressman Mike Johnson arrived in Congress asking other members to sign a civility pledge. On Friday, Johnson was in Eunice to accept artwork by Zach Soileau depicting the Liberty Theatre and commented on the state of civility in the Capitol. “Tough right now,” he said. “I was explaining this to a group last night. There has been a real change in the atmosphere…

Senate Republicans demand a say in infrastructure legislation

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Senate Republicans are wary of posturing from President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats trying to get bipartisan support for the nearly $2.3 trillion American Jobs Plan infrastructure proposal. The initial plan released by the White House was a nonstarter for Republicans. The vast majority of the spending was not initiatives traditionally…

Congressman visits, accepts artwork

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Zach Soileau, second from left, presented a drawing he did of the Liberty Theatre to U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, third from left, on Friday morning. Also shown, from left, are Paul Feavel and Pat Dossman, both of the Liberty Theatre of Eunice Board. Johnson is authoring legislation to transfer ownership of the theater annex to the city of Eunice. Soileau, who works at LSUE, also presented…

Political theater: The future of the GOP

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The former president is ensconced at Mar-a-Lago, and everyone — on both sides of the aisle — is curious to know what his influence will be on the GOP. We turn to Rep. Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican who has risen fast in the party ranks since his 2016 election. He is a former lawyer, defends religious liberty and opposes same-sex marriage. He is vice chair of the House…

Johnson Welcomes Acting Air Force Secretary John Roth to Barksdale Air Force Base

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BOSSIER, La., April 6, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today joined Acting Air Force Secretary John Roth on his visit to Barksdale Air Force Base. Congressman Johnson and Acting Secretary Roth toured the installation and met with Airmen stationed there. Congressman Johnson and Acting Secretary Roth released the following statements: “It was an honor to welcome…

U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson welcomes Acting Air Force Secretary to BAFB

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U. S. Representative Mike Johnson and Acting Air Force Secretary John Roth pay a visit to Barksdale Air Force Base. On Tuesday Congressman Johnson and Acting Secretary Roth took a tour of the facility and met with some of the Airmen. Congressman Johnson and Acting Secretary Roth released the following statements: Johnson said, “It was an honor to welcome Acting Air Force Secretary…

CQ Future: The GOP

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President Donald Trump is ensconced at Mar-a-Lago and everyone — on both sides of the aisle — is curious to know what his influence will be on the GOP. We turn to Rep. Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican who has risen fast in the party ranks since his 2016 election. He is a former lawyer, defends religious liberty and opposes same-sex marriage. He is vice chair of the House…