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Congressman Mike Johnson speaks to South Bossier Lunch Group

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The South Bossier Lunch Group met at the Bellaire South Complex on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. This month’s guest speaker was U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04). After being introduced, Johnson provided an update on key national, state and local issues including: the House Republican Commitment to America and the major wins that have been secured for our military installations…

AG Garland Warned to Preserve Docs on School Board Memo

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Two prominent Republican House members wrote to Attorney General Merrick Garland to demand that the Department of Justice preserve all documents related to its controversial school board memo. Garland issued an Oct. 4, 2021, memo ordering the FBI to aid local officials with threats against school officials. That followed a National School Boards Association letter to President Joe…

Congressman Johnson Receives Special Presentation During Recent Stop in Leesville

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LEESVILLE, October 12, 2022 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) received a special presentation during a recent stop in Leesville—an autographed copy of Fire Chief Emeritus Michael Kuk’s book about his time with the United States Army in Vietnam titled, An Army Firefighter in Vietnam. “What a honor it is to receive this special volume from Chief Kuk—an old friend and…

Reps. Jim Jordan, Mike Johnson Send Letter Calling Out Hypocrisy on FBI Raid of Pro-Life Activist

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Last month, as Sarah covered, the FBI raided the home of Mark Houck, a pro-life activist to arrest him in front of his wife and seven children. He's been charged with and has pled not guilty to allegedly violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act when defending his son against a clinic escort that was harassing them. In response, Republican members of Congress…

Johnson Joins HASC Republicans in Seeking Answers from DoD on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) joined U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), and fellow HASC Republicans in seeking answers from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on the Department of Defense’s (DoD) COVID-19 vaccination mandate for servicemembers. The letter comes after President Biden’s…

FBI allegedly engaging in 'purge' of conservative employees, retaliating against whistleblowers: Jim Jordan

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Fox News September 29, 2022 EXCLUSIVE: The FBI is allegedly engaging in a "purge" of employees with conservative viewpoints and retaliating against whistleblowers who have made protected disclosures to Congress by revoking security clearances, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Jim Jordan told Fox News Digital. Jordan, R-Ohio, said that more than a dozen FBI…

Johnson Announces Grants to Help Encourage Safe Neighborhoods and Improve School Safety in Shreveport

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WASHINGTON, September 28, 2022 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, today announced that the City of Shreveport and Volunteers for Youth Justice of Shreveport will receive grants from the U.S. Department of Justice to help encourage safe neighborhoods and improve school safety. “We’re thankful for this federal investment…

Northwest Louisiana cities, including Shreveport, get grants to improve public safety

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Shreveport Times September 27, 2022 On Monday, United States Representative Mike Johnson announced that cities of Shreveport, Bossier City and Natchitoches will receive federal grants to improve public safety. “These grants are a welcome development for the cities of Shreveport, Bossier City, and Natchitoches,” said Johnson. “We’re grateful for these investments to help improve…

Johnson Announces Grants to Help Improve Public Safety in Shreveport, Bossier City, and Natchitoches

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WASHINGTON, September 26, 2022 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, today announced that the cities of Shreveport, Bossier City, and Natchitoches will receive grants from the United States Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to help improve public safety in those…

Republicans Send Preservation Notice to Ex-FBI Official Accused of Shutting Down Hunter Biden Investigation

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Breitbart September 24, 2022 Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee sent a preservation notice Friday to former FBI official Timothy Thibault, warning Thibault to save records related to the multiple whistleblower allegations he is facing in the event Republicans take the majority and are able to conduct a formal investigation. The Republicans referenced in their letter…