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United States Senator Johnny Isakson
About Johnny
 Johnny Isakson is a family man,
businessman, and public servant. He served as President of Northside
Realty for 20 years. Johnny served 17 years in the Georgia General
Assembly and 3 years as Chairman of the Georgia Board of Education. In
1999 Johnny was elected to the United States House of Representatives
for his first of three terms before being elected to the United States
Senate in November of 2004. Johnny received a B.B.A. from the
University of Georgia in 1966 and served in the Georgia Air National
Guard from 1966 to 1972. Johnny and his wife, Dianne, have three
children and six grandchildren. Johnny and Dianne have been married 37
years, and they attend Mount Zion United Methodist Church where Johnny
has taught sixth grade Sunday School since 1978.
Isakson Praises Passage
of Perkins Career and Technical Education Act
7-27-06 U.S.
Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) today praised the Senate’s unanimous
passage of legislation to reauthorize a successful federal program that
helps train America’s workforce more effectively for U.S. jobs that
demand skilled workers.
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Isakson Praises Signing of Law to Protect Children from Sexual Predators
7-27-06 U.S.
Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) today praised the signing by President Bush of
landmark legislation to help protect children from sexual predators.
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7-21-06 U.S.
Senators Saxby Chambliss- R-Ga., and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today
announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved funding
for the fiscal year 2007 Defense Appropriations Bill saying that the
bill strengthens national security, addresses important quality-of-life
issues for troops and includes funds for weapons systems made in
Georgia. More
Chambliss-Isakson Announce
Military Construction Funds for Georgia
7-20-06 U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga,
and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today announced that the Senate
Appropriations Committee has approved funding for military
construction projects in Georgia. The funding is included in the
fiscal year 2007 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs
Appropriations Bill.
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Isakson
Praises Navy’s Decision to Move USS Georgia to Kings Bay
7-25-06 U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) today received
word from the U.S. Navy that the USS Georgia, currently located in
Norfolk, Va., will be relocated to Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base as
of October 1, 2007. It will be the first time the USS Georgia will
actually be assigned to a base in the state for which it is named.
“It will be wonderful for a Georgia base to house the
submarine that bears the name of our great state. The USS Georgia
will be a welcome addition to a base whose future and missions are
strong,” Isakson said.
“I believe Kings Bay will be a part of our
community for many years to come.”
The
USS Georgia was launched and christened on November 5th, 1982. It
was most recently based in Bangor, Washington
Isakson Pushes Senate to
Consider Another Alternative on Stem Cells: Embryonic Stem Cell Research
That Doesn’t Destroy Human Life
7-17-06 Citing the stem cell research being conducted
at the University of Georgia, U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) today
said there is a way to conduct embryonic stem cell research without
destroying human life.
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Congress Passes Isakson Bill Giving Greater Flexibility to CDC and CDC
Foundation
7-14-06 The U.S. Senate unanimously passed
legislation yesterday by Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) that gives the
Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the
not-for-profit CDC Foundation greater flexibility in sharing resources and
working directly together for the benefit of the CDC. More
Isakson, Chambliss Call
for Border-Security-First Approach to Immigration Reform
6-28-06 U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) and
Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) today urged their House and Senate colleagues to
recognize the critical importance of a “border-security-first” approach to
immigration reform. More
Isakson Praises Passage of
Pension Reform Bill
8-4-06 U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) today
(8-3-06) praised the Senate’s passage of a broad pension reform bill that
includes measures to help protect tens of thousands of airline employees –
including some 91,000 Delta Air Lines pensioners and family members in
Georgia – from losing their pensions and to help protect American
taxpayers from having to pay for those airline pensions.
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Isakson Continues to Push for Georgia Representation on Tennessee
Valley Authority Board
8-3-06 In the wake of today’s announcement that
the newest nominee to the governing board of the Tennessee Valley
Authority is from Tennessee, U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) today
reiterated his concern over Georgia’s continued lack of representation
on the board. A Georgian has never been nominated to serve on the TVA
board.
Chambliss-Isakson
Screening Panel Now Accepting Applicants for Southern District Court
Vacancy
7-28-06 U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., and
Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today announced that their judicial screening
panel is now accepting applications for an expected vacancy on the
federal bench in the Southern District of Georgia when the Honorable
B. Avant Edenfield takes senior status on August 2, 2006.
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5/1/08 (3:31 p.m.) U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga.,
a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga.,
today praised the Committee’s approval of the 2009 National Defense
Authorization Act, an annual bill that...
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5/1/08 (Blogpost) U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga.,
and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., today announced that they are co-sponsoring
legislation that would enhance the existing Montgomery G.I. Bill by
improving...
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4/24/08 (Blogpost) U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga.,
today praised the Senate’s passage of legislation to increase a variety
of veterans’ benefits. Isakson is a member of the Senate Committee on
Veterans’ Affairs...
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4/24/08 (Blogpost) Warning that federal security at
Atlanta’s airport is ill-prepared for the upcoming summer travel season,
U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., and
members of Georgia’s congressional delegation sent a letter to the
administrator of the Transportation Security Administration urging the TSA
to work with Atlanta airport officials to improve efficiency at
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International...
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4/24/08 (Blogpost) U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga.,
today spoke on the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to work
together to address the issues of health care cost, quality,
coverage and accessibility and to develop solutions that don’t...
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4/23/08 (Blogpost) U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss,
R-Ga., and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today praised Senate approval of
legislation to rename several U.S. Post Offices in Georgia in
honor of fallen soldiers. The U.S. Post Office located at 3035
Stone Mountain Street in...
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3/13/08 (Blogpost) U.S. Senators Johnny
Isakson, R-Ga., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., today voted for an amendment to
the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution that would stop the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission from suing organizations for requiring English in the
workplace...
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3/13/08 (Blogpost) U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga.,
today voted for an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution
that would increase the exemption for the estate tax, also known as
the "death tax," from $2 million to...
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3/7/08 (Blogpost) PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Council
for Quality Respiratory Care (CQRC) -- a coalition of the 12 leading
home oxygen therapy providers and manufacturers who provide care and
services to approximately 650,000 chronically ill home oxygen patients
-- today praised Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) for signing a letter to
the Senate Budget Committee voicing opposition to reductions in
Medicare's home oxygen benefit...
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3/5/08 (Blogpost) U.S. Senators Saxby
Chambliss, R-Ga., and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today unveiled legislation
to address the current illegal population in the United States and
provide state and local law enforcement officials on the ground with the
necessary tools...
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12/14/07 (4:17 p.m.)...
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Isakson,
Chambliss Praise Approval of Funds to Secure U.S. Border
7/26/07 U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) and Saxby
Chambliss (R-Ga.) today voted in favor of an amendment to the Homeland
Security appropriations bill that would provide funds to immediately pay
for some of the manpower and technology necessary to secure the U.S.
border. The amendment passed by a vote of 89 to 1...
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Isakson Votes
Against Legislation to Eliminate Workers’ Rights to Secret Ballot in
Choosing Whether to Unionize
6/26/07 U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) today praised
the Senate’s refusal to cut off debate on legislation that would strip
workers of their right to a secret ballot when deciding whether to
unionize. The procedural vote failed 51 to 48. Senate rules required 60
votes to proceed...
Isakson
Named to Senate Ethics Committee
6/14/07 U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) yesterday was named
to the Senate Select Committee on Ethics, which investigates allegations of
misconduct by members and recommends disciplinary action to the full Senate...
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Isakson Named to Senate Foreign Relations Committee
12-14-06 U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.)
today was named to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, which has
historically been instrumental in developing and influencing U.S. foreign
policy. More
Isakson Praises Confirmation of Robert Gates as Secretary of Defense
12-6-06 U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.)
today praised the Senate’s confirmation of Robert Gates to be
Secretary of Defense. The Senate confirmed Gates by a vote of 95
to 2.
“Robert Gates’ background in
intelligence, his long history of service to this country and his
experience in leadership positions make him an outstanding choice
to lead the Pentagon and bring fresh ideas to the Department of
Defense. I am extremely glad the Senate approved his nomination in
such a quick and efficient manner.”
Chambliss, Isakson and Perdue Urge Georgians to “Drive Safer Sunday”
11-21-06 U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga.,
and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., on Thursday secured a Senate resolution to
designate Sunday, November 26, 2006, as “Drive Safer Sunday.” The Senators
introduced a similar resolution last year in honor of Cullum Owings, a
Georgia college student who died in a traffic accident on his way back to
school after Thanksgiving 2002. Governor Sonny Purdue also issued a
statewide proclamation designating the same day as “Drive Safer Sunday” in
Georgia. More
Chambliss, Isakson Urge Recognition of POW/MIA’s as President Bush
Travels to Vietnam
11-17-06 U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga.,
and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., are urging President Bush, who will be
traveling to Vietnam Friday, to highlight POW/MIA’s during his
visit to that country.
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Isakson Statement on U.S.
Airways Bid For Delta Air Lines:
‘I Will Work Even Harder to Keep Delta as an Outstanding Corporate
Partner Headquartered in Atlanta for Many, Many Years to Come’
11-15-06 U.S. Senator Johnny
Isakson (R-Ga.) today issued the following statement in response to
a proposed bid by U.S. Airways to merge with Atlanta-based Delta
Air Lines:
“As the largest employer in Georgia, Delta Air
Lines is vital to Georgia’s economy and to the thousands of
Georgians it employs. Delta has put in place an aggressive plan to
emerge in 2007 as a strong, stand-alone carrier and I am very
confident it will succeed. As U.S. senator, I have worked very hard
to help Delta and its employees through hard times and I will work
even harder to keep Delta as an outstanding corporate partner
headquartered in Atlanta for many, many years to come.”
Isakson
Denounces Remarks by Venezuelan President at the United Nations
9-22-06 U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) today condemned
remarks by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at the United Nations
General Assembly and co-sponsored a Senate resolution denouncing
Chavez’s remarks and his harmful, destructive and anti-Democratic
actions.
“President Chavez demonstrated on
Wednesday that there will always be leaders who will attempt to
destroy free and democratic countries,”
Isakson said. “I’m so proud of our president, our
country and especially our men and women in the armed forces. It
is important now more than ever that we continue our efforts
against terrorism and fight for freedom around the world.”On
Wednesday Chavez spoke before the United Nations General Assembly
where he referred to President Bush as “the devil” and made
unsubstantiated claims that the United States has set in motion a
coup in Venezuela. The Senate Resolution, which was introduced
Thursday by Senator Jim Bunning (R-Ky.), denounced Chavez’s
remarks and condemned his anti-democratic actions as leader of
Venezuela.
Isakson Urges Action on Border Security, Renews
Call for Emergency Supplemental to
Secure U.S. Border
9-21-06 U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) today urged the
Senate to pass legislation that would authorize up to 700 miles of
double-layered fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border, and he renewed his call to
secure the border by using a supplemental spending bill to fully fund the
manpower and technology necessary to do so.
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Isakson:
U.S. Must Remain Committed to War on Terror
9-13-06 U.S. Senator
Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) today spoke on the Senate floor in support
of U.S. efforts in the War on Terror and stressed how critical it
is for America to keep its resolve in this global fight.
“September 11,
2001, was the most tragic event in the history of mankind. What
the United States did and what this president declared by changing
our policy from one of reaction to one of preemption was precisely
the right thing to do,” Isakson said. “There is no doubt in the last
five years mistakes have been made, but there is no doubt the
greatest mistake would have been not to respond.”
Isakson said America has a rich
history of remaining committed in times of war and that it is more
important than ever to remain committed in the War on Terror
because we are up against a new kind of enemy.
“One of the great ideals of the American people has been we don't quit. We didn't quit in our revolution.
We didn't quit in our civil war. We didn't quit in World War I or in World War II. And we can't quit now,”
Isakson said. “It is time for us to resolve ourselves to support this country, our men and women in harm's way, our intelligence agencies with the resolve to see it through to its conclusion, understanding that it's going to be a long and difficult battle.”
Isakson, Chambliss: Defense
Funding Bill Benefits Georgia
9-7-06 U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) and Saxby
Chambliss (R-Ga.) today praised
the Senate’s passage of the fiscal year 2007 Defense
Appropriations Bill, saying that the bill strengthens national security,
addresses important quality-of-life issues for troops and includes funds for
weapons systems made in Georgia.
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Georgia Makes Short List for National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
8-9-06 U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., and
Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., Governor Sonny Perdue and Georgia’s
Congressional delegation announced today that according to initial
reports, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has included
Georgia on a short list of sites to locate the proposed National Bio
and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF).
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