Barnesville Enterprise By Cathryn Stanley Published March 8, 2016 “Who would have ever guessed 10 years ago that you would have this many people sitting in an auditorium talking about oil and gas royalty ownership and how to take advantage of the opportunities that we have right here in this region,” U.S. Congressman Bill Johnson told those attending an informational event held Saturday, Feb. 27 at Barnesville High School hosted by The National Association of Royalty Owners. “Folks it’s a game-c...
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WHIZ Published March 8, 2016 Video: https://youtu.be/F5y5jMMoAak Congressman Bill Johnson made two stops in Zanesville Tuesday. The lawmaker first stopped by the chamber of commerce. He then spoke to the Zanesville Noon Rotary Club. Johnson shared his thoughts on the 2016 presidential race and which candidate has his support. "I'm strong supporter of our governor right now. I think he is the one on the platform that has demonstrated by a proven track record, he has the credentials to do the job....
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WFMJ Published March 7, 2016 Video: https://youtu.be/IyJYgngA168 CANFIELD, Ohio - People stopping by Stone Fruit Coffee in Canfield got a surprise with their cup of Joe Friday. Congressman Bill Johnson was brewing it for them. It's part of his "Undercover Congressman" campaign that has taken him everywhere from local gas stations to grocery stores. Johnson says it's a hands on approach that helps keep him connected. “We go out and talk with business owners and their customers as they go up to th...
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Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed his Blocking Regulator Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act by a vote of 238 to 163. The BRICK Act would delay the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Brick MACT” rule until all judicial review has been completed, protecting businesses from undue costs:
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E&E News By Sean Reilly Published March 3, 2016 A bill that would give brick and ceramic manufacturers an indefinite reprieve on compliance with new air pollution standards easily passed the House this morning on a mostly party-line vote as Republicans argued it would save jobs and Democrats countered that it would undercut environmental protections. The measure, H.R. 4557 -- the "Blocking Regulatory Interference From Closing Kilns" or "BRICK Act" -- would effectively freeze compliance with the ...
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Steubenville Herald-Star Published February 28, 2016 America lost a stalwart advocate for our rule of law system with the recent death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, and we now face a tremendous challenge to maintain balance on the court. He was one of America's most revered and admired justices - a strong, articulate defender of the Constitution in the face of ever-increasing judicial activism. The judicial branch was set up to interpret and apply the law; Yet, today we see judges leg...
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WTRF Published February 27, 2016 Video: https://youtu.be/5lNQdO5OG9U Hundreds were at Barnesville High School on Saturday for the National Association of Royalty Owners, or NARO, conference. The day-long event provided support and information for people who work or own land in the oil and gas industry. "You can't go anywhere in the world today and talk about energy and talk about oil and gas that you don't see a map of Eastern and Southeastern Ohio on the wall," Ohio Congressman Bill Johnson sai...
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Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) today released the following statement in regards to any pending Supreme Court nominee by President Obama:
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