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What happened on the first day of the 116th Congress, and why it matters

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Last night, the first night of the new Congress, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi fired her initial salvo against pro-life policy. The House voted on H.R. 21, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, to provide funding for the numerous government departments that are currently closed because of the partial government shutdown. But imbedded in that bill was a stark statement…

Rep. Mike Johnson, Sen. Mike Lee, Sarah Perry, Travis Weber

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On Thursday's edition of "Washington Watch with Tony Perkins" Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) joins Tony with his thoughts on what the future looks like for Republicans in the new 116th Congress under House Leader Nancy Pelosi and a Democrat majority. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) joins Tony to weigh in on the renomination of a radical leftist Chai Feldblum to the Equal Employment Opportunity…

Congressman visits Rotary Club, Student of the Month recognized

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Congressman Mike Johnson spoke to Rotary Club of Natchitoches at its meeting Dec. 18 about civility which he and others have made a commitment to uphold. Pictured from left are Rotary President Richard White, Johnson, Rotarian with the Program Mike Newton, and Rotarian Rick Nowlin. Rotary Student of the Month Sean Grappe is a Senior at St. Mary’s and in the fall will attend…

Steve Gleason to receive Congressional Gold Medal

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- New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason will receive the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor Congress can bestow. He will become the first former NFL player to receive the award. The House of Representatives on Thursday, Dec. 20 gave unanimous passage of legislation S. 2652 to award Gleason, a Washington native who played for the Saints from 2000-2006, the Gold Medal.…

New chairman looks to improve RSCs messaging in minority

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The new chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) says he thinks his conservative group can help the House GOP conference regain its edge after losing the midterms and the messaging war to Democrats in 2018. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) is taking over the gavel of the largest conservative caucus in Congress from Rep. Mark Walker (R-N.C.). He was encouraged to run…

Letters: Garret Graves leads saltwater anglers to victory

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As saltwater anglers in Sportsman’s Paradise, we are blessed with abundant fisheries resources off our coast. Today, we are grateful to our members of Congress who understand the value of America’s fisheries and the public’s access to those resources. On Dec. 19, Congress passed legislation known as the Modern Fish Act (S. 1520) to improve the way recreational fisheries…

Congress passes bipartisan legislation to award Steve Gleason with Congressional Gold Medal

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Former Saints star becomes first NFL player in history to receive highest civilian honor Congress can bestow U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Patty Murray (D-WA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and U.S. Representatives Cedric Richmond (D-LA), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Steve Scalise (R-LA), Ralph Abraham (R-LA) and Mike Johnson (R-LA), along with representatives…

Congressman Mike Johnson says partisanship a sad trend ahead of new Congress

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The new 116th Congress begins Wednesday, and they do so in the shadow of a partial federal government shutdown. Congressman Mike Johnson has expressed he is uncertain if any end is in sight due to the divide over border security funding. “All of this is to the detriment of the American people, so let’s hope that a compromise is reached soon and that we can get back to…

House's biggest GOP caucus now 'counterweight' to Democrats, new leader says

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The new leader of House Republicans’ largest caucus says he plans to “streamline” its operations to effectively counter the Democrats as they take control of the lower chamber of Congress. For starters, the Republican Study Committee no longer will have a dozen or so task forces, Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., said in a recent phone interview with The Daily Signal as the…

Congressman Mike Johnson met with bankers, LBA staff

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Congressman Mike Johnson met with bankers from his district and LBA staff at BOM Bank in Natchitoches about federal issues of interest. Pictured at the meeting are Mark Lipa of BOM, Katrice Baker of BOM, Henry Burns of BOM, Tyler Murchison, BOM, Mary Wilmore of Sabine State Bank, Jayce Simpson of Community Bank of Louisiana, Kyle Kennington of Community Bank of Louisiana, Congressman…