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Fifteenth District Articles

  • November 4, 2006- Herald & Review Endorsement: Johnson, Shimkus, LaHood deserve new terms. Click here for details.
  • November 2, 2006- Johnson wants C-U to host hearings on NCAA bill. Click here for details.
  • November 2, 2006- 15th District race a rematch of 2004. Click here for details.
  • October 31, 2006- News-Gazette Endorsement For Congress: Rep. Tim Johnson. Click here for details.
  • October 23, 2006- Rep. Johnson’s office helped with VA issue (Letter in the News-Gazette). Click here for details.
  • October 22, 2006- Johnson gets high marks for low special interest money. Click here for details.
  • October 22, 2006- It’s fall sequel season; Gill again challenging Johnson for seat in Washington. Click here for details.
  • October 19, 2006- Tribune Endorsements: Campaign ‘06. Click here for details.
  • October 18, 2006- State officials focus on winning FutureGen. Click here for details.
  • October 6, 2006- Johnson defends work on ag issues (Letter in the News-Gazette). Click here for details.
  • August 11, 2006- Durbin, Johnson push for FutureGen plant. Click here for details.
  • July 27, 2006- Willard nets $1.15 million for projects. Click here for details.
  • June 21, 2006- Nanotechnology grant part of bill. Click here for details.
  • June 20, 2006- Center aims to improve data mining. Click here for details.
  • June 13, 2006- Refiners like new law on plant expansion. Click here for details.
  • June 9, 2006- Johnson praises passage of refinery act. Click here for details.
  • May 21, 2006- Congressional Power Rankings. Click here for details.
  • May 5, 2006- Bill challenges NCAA rule; Schools would be able to sue over lost revenue. Click here for details.
  • May 1, 2006- $250,000 grant boosts LifeSpan Center. Click here for details.
  • March 30, 2006- House Approved Naming Post Office for Gene Vance. Click here for details.
  • March 30, 2006- U.S. Chamber Honors Rep. Johnson with “Spirit of Enterprise” Award. Click here for details.
  • March 4, 2006- AP Interview: Capitol Hill aide and Iraq vet times two. Click here for details.
  • March 1, 2006- Decatur Airport receiving $1.6 million federal grant. Click here for details.
  • January 16, 2006- USDA awards University of Illinois $10 million for sequencing pig genome. Click here for details.
  • January 5, 2006- Johnson accepts $54 million on behalf of 15th District. Click here for details.
  • December 29, 2005- 15th District rural programs receive funding. Click here for details.
  • December 24, 2005- Johnson rips ‘garbage can’ defense bill. Click here for details.
  • December 7, 2005- Rep. Johnson announces reelection bid. Click here for details.
  • October 18, 2005- Meeting the Congressman. Click here for details.
  • September 2, 2005- Johnson: Should we pay to rebuild? Click here for details.
  • August 22, 2005- State Amtrak ridership increases. Click here for details.
  • August 2, 2005- City gets $4M for Winter Avenue. Click here for details.
  • July 26, 2005- Johnson couldn’t support version of bill. Click here for details.
  • July 22, 2005- Lawmakers allot funds for center; Transportation hub would get $4 million. Click here for details.
  • June 30, 2005- YouthBuild receives needed funding; U.S. House gives $50 million toward national program. Click here for details.
  • June 26, 2005- Lawmakers target meth problems. Click here for details.
  • June 17, 2005- Tristate congressmen hail passage of bill containing Ten Commandments Amendment. Click here for details.
  • May 9, 2005- Rep. Johnson’s service to region lands award. Click here for details.
  • May 7, 2005- The Capitol Files: Johnson Award. Click here for details.
  • April 30, 2005- Oil drilling, ag cuts spur ‘no’ vote; Rep. Johnson parts with GOP on budget. Click here for details.
  • April 1, 2005- Johnson talks about Iraq plan, budget. Click here for details.
  • March 30, 2005- DACC receives funds for support services. Click here for details.
  • March 28, 2005- Area projects. Click here for details.
  • March 15, 2005- Lawmaker opposes Bush ag cuts. Click here for details.
  • March 3, 2005- River Bridge included in federal highway bill. Click here for details.
  • February 25, 2005- ISU gets more money for obesity program. Click here for details.
  • February 24, 2005- 1544th gets red-carpet welcome. Click here for details.
  • February 22, 2005- Johnson opposes parts of budget. Click here for details.
  • February 17, 2005- Rep. Johnson helps launch civility effort. Click here for details.
  • February 1, 2005- Hoopeston gets funds to purchase new equipment; Federal grant will go toward firefighter gear. Click here for details.
  • January 13, 2005- Rep. Johnson begins his third term in U.S. House. Click here for details.

Columns in Local Papers

  • August 21, 2005- Energy bill just the start of needed change. Click here for details.
  • May 8, 2005- Energy issues require attention. Click here for details.
  • January 23, 2005- Set an example for civility. Click here for details.
  • January 16, 2005- A bipartisan call for civility in Congress. Click here for details.

Editorials about Tim

  • December 17, 2005- Canon City Daily Record- Here’s hoping for more civility. Click here for details.
  • December 11, 2005- The Washington Post- ‘Center Aisle’ civility. Click here for details.
  • February 28, 2005- Pantagraph Editorial- Congress should be able to ‘agree to disagree’. Click here for details.
  • February 18, 2005- The News-Gazette Editorial- There’s hope for civility in Congress. Click here for details.

Letters to the Editor from Across the District

  • June 19, 2006- Johnson voted right way on Internet bill (Letter in the News-Gazette). Click here for details.
  • February 15, 2006- Johnson a genuine environmentalist (Letter in the News-Gazette). Click here for details.
  • December 12, 2005- Johnson does great job in U.S. Congress. Click here for details.
  • November 26, 2005- Rep. Johnson votes right way on budget cuts. Click here for details.
  • November 23, 2005- Johnson’s Arctic vote is much appreciated. Click here for details.
  • September 9, 2005- Rebuilding Big Easy a waste of resources. Click here for details.
  • July 16, 2005- Johnson’s stem cell position courageous. Click here for details.
  • July 13, 2005- Gill mistaken about those who oppose stem-cell research. Click here for details.
  • May 29, 2005- Johnson’s stance on environment commendable. Click here for details.
  • May 19, 2005- Vote against drilling was right thing to do. Click here for details.
  • May 15, 2005- Johnson praised for environmental vote. Click here for details.
  • May 9, 2005- Johnson cast good vote on Arctic oil. Click here for details.
  • March 26, 2005- ANWR oil exploration is shortsighted view. Click here for details.
  • February 24, 2005- Arctic Refuge threatened again. Click here for details.
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