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  • Breast cancer detection takes a backseat in Democrats’ healthcare bill
    Nov 19, 2009  - Please read a WSJ piece detailing what rationing of care will look like under a government-run healthcare system.  Every version of the Democrats’ healthcare reform bill ties decisions from this same panel to decide benefit coverage.  So, if the House bill becomes law, then the government-forced hea... More
  • AT YOUR SERVICE: Read the healthcare bill here
    Nov 3, 2009  -      The House of Representatives is expected to vote on H.R. 3962, the "Affordable Healthcare for America Act," in the coming days. As this legislation will personally impact every American and the critical doctor-patient relationship, I encourage North Texas residents to review th... More
  • SAVE THE DATE
    Oct 30, 2009  - On Wednesday, December 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Garland, the staff of U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) will host a free information on Medicare for seniors.  The informational program is free and open to the public.  There will be free blood pressure screenings. There also w... More
  • Sam Johnson stands up for physician-owned specialty hospitals
    Jan 11, 2008  - Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statement to showcase his strong support for physician-owned specialty hospitals. Johnson’s statement comes in the wake of a new study that shows some concern regarding physician-owned specialty hospitals’ emergenc... More
  • Senate Approves Legislation to Help National Guard and Reserve Physicians Serving Overseas
    Jul 25, 2007  - The U.S. Senate approved a provision late last night to help National Guard and Reserve physicians maintain their practices during lengthy overseas deployments. The bill that was passed, HR2429 – originally authored by U.S. Representatives Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Sam Johnson (R-TX) – is the House c... More
  • Sam Johnson reaction to State of the Union
    Jan 23, 2007  - Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) released the following statements in response to the State of the Union address President George W. Bush gave on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.  Johnson represents portions of Dallas and Collin Counties. Health Care“President... More
  • Moving forward for America – Helping the working uninsured
    Jan 12, 2007  - After 12 years in the minority, the Democrats have just taken control of Congress.  As a Republican, I know I will often be at odds with the new ruling party, but I know we’ll find solutions.  In my mind, what’s good for America should always come first.When they’re right, I’ll vote with t... More
  • Sam Johnson introduces common-sense health savings accounts bill
    Jun 13, 2006  - Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced the introduction of a new common-sense health savings accounts bill.  The Health Savings Accounts Premium Affordability Act of 2006 builds on the successes of the popular health savings accounts (HSAs) that became law under the Medi... More
  • Sam Johnson Statement on States & Employer-Provided Health Insurance
    May 4, 2006  - Today Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) delivered the following opening statement at a hearing titled, “Examining the impact of state mandates on employer-provided health insurance.”  Johnson chairs the Employer-Employee Relations Subcommittee on the House Committee on Education and the... More
  • Sam Johnson backs new health savings accounts bill
    May 3, 2006  - Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced his sponsorship of new legislation to improve the already successful health savings accounts (HSAs).  “With all things – when your money is on the line, you’re more aware of what goes in and what goes out.  More important, you ... More

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