Programs like food stamps, unemployment insurance, Medicaid, and job retraining help Americans get back on their feet when they are down and out and laid off through no fault of their own. Hank Johnson Read Quote
The American people have a right to know the source of the money that is being spent. They should be told who is behind the millions of dollars in campaign ads, and they should receive this information before they vote. Hank Johnson Read Quote
I agree with President Roosevelt, and generations since, that American seniors deserve better than poverty. Hank Johnson Read Quote
Because Social Security has not contributed to our debt, Americans should be skeptical of any politician who says that benefits Americans have earned must be reduced in order to address our national debt. Hank Johnson Read Quote
Most Americans have parents or grandparents who immigrated to this country, and we know the hardships they faced, from learning the language to dealing with prejudice. Hank Johnson Read Quote
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 by exploiting cheap labor. Hank Johnson Read Quote
America deserves common sense immigration reform that reflects our interests and our values as Americans. Hank Johnson Read Quote
College dropouts with significant debt struggle with repayment over the course of their lives and do not receive the benefits afforded to their peers who have debt but obtain higher-paying jobs as a result of college completion. Hank Johnson Read Quote
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 Read Quote
Students graduating with high debt encounter difficulties in qualifying for home and automobile loans. Hank Johnson Read Quote