As more government functions are privatized, we find political leaders defunding the public school system, shifting government funds to the private, for-profit school industry. — Hank Johnson Copy Share Image
Any cut to Pell Grants means low-income must take out additional loans or work longer hours - risk factors that increase their odds of dropping out of school. — Hank Johnson Copy Share Image
Billionaires like the Koch brothers, casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, and political puppet master Karl Rove should not be able to buy our elections. Secret… — Hank Johnson Copy Share Image
The benefits and $174,000 per year salary that we get, we earn. It's not elaborate, it's just a bunch of poppycock that a lot… — Hank Johnson Copy Share Image
The rising costs of higher education coupled with the stress of paying student loans are putting increasing pressure on students. — Hank Johnson Copy Share Image
As Americans, we have the right to decide who lives within our borders, and we can't let unscrupulous employers to undercut honest business owners… — Hank Johnson Copy Share Image
My fear is that the whole island will become so overly populated that it will tip over and capsize — Hank Johnson Copy Share Image
Programs like food stamps, unemployment insurance, Medicaid, and job retraining help Americans get back on their feet when they are down and out and… — Hank Johnson Copy Share Image
Because Social Security has not contributed to our debt, Americans should be skeptical of any politician who says that benefits Americans have earned must… — Hank Johnson Copy Share Image
America deserves common sense immigration reform that reflects our interests and our values as Americans. — Hank Johnson Copy Share Image
Social Security is not just another government spending program. It is a promise from generation to generation. — Hank Johnson Copy Share Image
Most Americans have parents or grandparents who immigrated to this country, and we know the hardships they faced, from learning the language to dealing… — Hank Johnson Copy Share Image
