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Johnson to Host Town Halls in Sabine, Desoto Parishes Next Week

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 U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today announced he will host two constituent town hall meetings on Monday, Dec. 2. The first town hall will be held in Sabine Parish, and the second will be in DeSoto Parish. These will be Johnson's 46th and 47th town halls, respectively, since taking office in 2017. Sabine Parish Town Hall WHERE: Many City Hall 965 San…

Rep. Mike Johnson on Vindmans reputation, witness credibility and Trumps frustration

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The House Judiciary Committee is ultimately responsible for deciding if impeachment charges will be brought against President Trump. Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana is a member of that committee, and he joins Amna Nawaz to discuss why he is frustrated with the impeachment inquiry proceedings so far and whether he thinks the president should answer questions about his Ukraine…

Grand Prairie native killed in line of duty -- and family -- honored on U.S. House floor

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 – A fallen soldier from Grand Prairie was honored on the floor of the U.S. House Friday. Dist. 4 U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) delivered a speech on the House floor honoring the life and service of Army Sgt. Joseph A. Richard III. He also highlighted the sacrifices of Gold Star families. Richard was killed in action in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 14, 2008. “Sgt.…

Johnson, Mcadams Introduce Proposal to Protect Children from Dangerous App Content

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 U.S. Representatives Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Ben McAdams (D-Utah) introduced a bipartisan resolution designed to empower parents to protect their children from dangerous and exploitative content on digital apps. Specifically, the resolution calls on technology and app development companies to establish an industry-run app rating board to develop age-appropriate app ratings,…

Louisiana native killed in line of duty -- and family -- honored on U.S. House floor

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 – A fallen soldier from Grand Prairie was honored on the floor of the U.S. House Friday. Dist. 4 U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) delivered a speech on the House floor honoring the life and service of Army Sgt. Joseph A. Richard III. He also highlighted the sacrifices of Gold Star families. Richard was killed in action in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 14, 2008. “Sgt.…

Lake Area residents and Louisiana congressmen react to impeachment hearing

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LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Both Congressmen Clay Higgins and Mike Johnson said the hearing is too rehearsed. “If there’s a need for an investigation, you investigate, but you do so impartially without a predetermined result. Without screening and schooling your witnesses.," Higgins said. “The Democrats have been rehearsing this for weeks in the…

Reactions from Acadiana's delegation on first day of impeachment hearings

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The first day of hearings in the impeachment of President Trump is now complete. Today, the American people heard from two key witnesses who testified about their concerns about a delay in U.S. Military aid to Ukraine. Though President Trump said he isn't watching the hearings, the nation is. We spoke with Acadiana's delegation and got their reactions on the first day of…

Republicans have a plan for patient-centered health care

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OPINION — “The Republican Party will soon be known as the party of health care. You watch.” — President Donald J. Trump, March 26, 2019 There’s one thing everyone in D.C. can agree on: Our current health care system is not working, and it’s high time we modernize it. But with health care such a deeply personal issue, it’s no simple task.…

Honorary captains recognized at NSU football game

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NATCHITOCHES, La. (NSU) - Northwestern State University recognized three service members as Honorary Captains for the Nov. 9 football game, continuing the university’s tradition of honoring those who serve in the U.S. military. Saturday was Military Appreciation Night at NSU, with tributes to each branch of service. The Honorary Captains, Capt. Kimberly Crosby, Capt. Jeff…