Simmons Stepping Up For GOP Run at Dodd Jun 17, 2009
Nancy Johnson (R-New Britain) helped write changes in Medicare in 2003 that represented the largest reform of the program since it was established by former Democratic President Lyndon Johnson in 1965. "There was blood on the floor," Mr. Simmons said regarding the obstacles in getting the reform approved and signed by then-President George W. Bush. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Action Already In Fifth District May 15, 2009
Nancy Johnson (R-New Britain) helped write the Medicare reform package, which represented the biggest expansion of the program since it was established in 1965 under Democratic President Lyndon Johnson. Some columnists and former Democratic President Jimmy Carter have indicated that entitlements need to be reformed, including a means test for Social Security that would deny benefits to retired people who don't need them. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Murphy Views Pakistan Policy As Key Issue Feb 27, 2009
"It's a life raft. It is a pathway to economic revitalization. The congressman said the plan provides money that can allow state and municipal governments not to lay off employees and slash programs. He said it also makes intelligent investments in energy-efficient green technologies, which will benefit companies such as Fuel Cell Energy, which has operations in Danbury and Torrington. Connecticut is a recognized leader in the fuel-cell industry, largely because of the research and development... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Murphy Advises Bailout Caution Feb 20, 2009
Nancy Johnson (R-New Britain), his immediate predecessor in the Fifth District. "We're going to have federal standards that if you get the money you will have to be able to communicate through technology in Connecticut to someone in California," the congressman said. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
