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Johnson Announces Federal Grant to Help Curb Violent Crime in Caddo Parish

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WASHINGTON, December 3, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, today announced that the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office (CPDA) will receive $56,065 from the Department of Justice to improve the prosecution of violent crimes with forensic technology. “In 2021, nearly every major American city saw a…

Town Hall meeting with Congressman Mike Johnson discusses hot button issues

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Congressman Mike Johnson, now in his third term of representing the 4th Congressional District of Louisiana, held a Town Hall meeting in Natchitoches on Nov. 29. “What a joy it was to have so many constituents join us for the gathering and discussion,” Johnson posted on Facebook after the event. “Thank you to everyone who attended…I look forward to seeing you all again soon!” He…

Congressman Johnson Statement on the Partisan Democrat Multi-Trillion Dollar Tax and Spending Bill

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WASHINGTON, November 18, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement after House Democrats passed trillions of dollars in new taxes and spending with no Republican support: “During what should be a period of sustained economic recovery, job growth has stalled, consumer prices are skyrocketing, and many shelves are empty thanks to supply chain…

Vice Chairman Johnson Leads Series of 23 Republican Floor Speeches on the House Democrats’ Disastrous Tax and Spending Spree, and the Biden Administration’s Self-Inflicted Crises

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WASHINGTON, November 18, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) led a series of Republican speeches Wednesday evening on the House floor regarding the House Democrats’ disastrous tax and spending spree and the myriad self-inflicted crises of the Biden Administration. “Whether it’s the most expensive Thanksgiving in history, inflation, skyrocketing gas prices, or our…

Congressman Johnson Commends House Committee Passage of the Save the Liberty Theatre Act

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WASHINGTON, November 17, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today commended the House Natural Resources Committee’s passage of the Save the Liberty Theatre Act—his legislation to give the City of Eunice, Louisiana, full ownership of the Liberty Theatre and its annex, so the community can move forward with its restoration efforts. “The Liberty Theatre…

Rep. Johnson: “Did Attorney General Garland Mislead Congress or Does He Not Know What His Own Justice Department is Up To?”

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WASHINGTON, November 17, 2021 — United States Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today demanded that Attorney General Merrick Garland immediately be called to testify again before Congress after whistleblower documents obtained by the House Judiciary Committee revealed that the FBI’s Criminal and Counterterrorism divisions are using a “threat tag” to track American parents who question…

Johnson: Spiritual battle for future of the nation

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U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, who represents the 4th Congressional District, was at the Evangeline Parish Courthouse on Nov. 11 for the Veterans Day. Following the ceremony, Johnson held a town hall meeting in Mamou where he discussed issues such as energy costs, the southern border, abortion and the vaccine mandate. “I love Mamou,” said Johnson. “The last time I was here in…

Liberty legislation passes committee

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U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, announced that the House Natural Resources Committee’s passed the Save the Liberty Theatre Act — his legislation to give the City of Eunice full ownership of the Liberty Theatre and its annex, so the community can move forward with its restoration efforts. “The Liberty Theatre has been a staple of Louisiana’s Cajun community for nearly a century. It…

GOP Blasts AG Garland After FBI Whistleblower Exposes ‘Counterterrorism Tools’ Used Against Parents: ‘Disgrace’

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Following a whistleblower’s revelation that the FBI is utilizing counterterrorism tactics to investigate parents considered to be potential “domestic terrorists” for voicing concerns about education in their local school districts, Republicans blasted the “disgrace[ful]” move as well as Attorney General Merrick Garland, with many calling for his immediate resignation. The alarming…

Afghan Interpreter Escapes to US With Louisiana Buddy’s Help

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He waited 15 hours at Kabul International Airport, among thousands of people, hoping to escape Afghanistan with his life. Jostling for his place among a crowd of strangers, the Afghan, at least, had someone on his side: An ex-U.S. military contractor in Louisiana who stayed on the phone through the night with his tired, desperate friend and former interpreter. Finally,…