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Mike Johnson: 'Dangerous rhetoric flying around the capitol'

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Congressman Mike Johnson talks with 101.7 / 710 KEEL's Robert J Wright and Erin McCarty about the just passed House resolution condemning President Donald Trumps's "racist" remarks. Republican Johnson, who voted against the measure in a House of Representatives dominated by Democrats, nonetheless says, "there's a lot of dangerous rhetoric flying around the capitol." Watch the full…

Rep. Mike Johnson: National Day of Civility Our country thrives when we show each other respect

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Two and a half years ago, snowed in at a hotel in Williamsburg, Virginia, more than 50 newly elected members of Congress – Republicans and Democrats – gathered in a conference room to discuss their individual goals for their time in Congress. All of us came from different backgrounds with different experiences, and we definitely had different views on how…

La. delegation files request for disaster aid to seafood industry

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La. (WVUE) - Both Louisiana senators and all six of the state’s representatives filed a request for federal aid Monday (July 8), claiming the prolonged opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway has negatively impacted Louisiana’s seafood industry enough to be considered a disaster. Senators Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy, along with U.S. Representatives Steve Scalise,…

Congressional delegation gets briefing on projects at Barksdale Air Force Base

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Members of the Louisiana Congressional Delegation received a briefing Tuesday on Barksdale Air Force Base’s role in defending the country. U.S. Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) and U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), a Bossier native, received a briefing from 2nd Bomb Wing Commander Col. Michael Miller and Global Strike Commander Gen. Timothy Ray regarding projects at…

Congressional delegates tour Barksdale, report the Air Force base in thriving

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SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - With Barksdale delivering an economic impact far above three quarters of a billion dollars, Louisiana’s congressional delegation keeps a close eye on the Air Force base. And that doesn't even begin to explain the lead role Barksdale plays in the nuclear defense of our country. U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana,…

Lawmakers express importance of planned projects at BAFB

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BARKDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Staying prepared and on-guard, that isn't only the goal for the airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, but also the message from lawmakers who received a briefing on the current projects in the works. Tuesday morning,  U.S. Sen. John Kennedy and Rep Mike Johnson, who represent northwest Louisiana in Washington, got a briefing about all that's…

NRMC Primary Care Clinic Recognized by Congressman Johnson as Exemplary

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Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) received recognition today, July 1, for its newly created rural health clinic from Congressman Mike Johnson, who serves Louisiana’s Fourth District during the Natchitoches Parish Town Hall on Monday, July 1st at the Natchitoches Municipal Building. Congressman Johnson then visited NRMC. The NRMC Rural Health Clinic expands primary care…

Rep. Mike Johnson hosting town hall meetings

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NORTHWEST LOUISIANA (KSLA) - Rep. Mike Johnson is in Northwest Louisiana — and he wants to hear your concerns. He will be hosting two town hall meeting on Monday, July 1 in Natchitoches and Tuesday, July 2 Red River Parish. The first will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Natchitoches Municipal Building. In Red River Parish, the meeting will be held at 2…

Johnson to host three town halls next week

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U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) will host three town halls next week in Natchitoches, Evangeline and Red River Parishes. These events are open to the press. Please contact Ainsley Holyfield if you plan to attend. Natchitoches Parish Town Hall WHERE: Natchitoches Municipal Building 560 2nd Street Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457 WHEN: Monday, July 1, 2019 10:30 – 11:30…