Hank Johnson

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Johnson was born in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University) in 1976, and Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston in 1979. Before he was elected to Congress, Jonson served as a DeKalb County Commissioner from 2000 to 2005 and as chair of the DeKalb County Budget Committee from 2002 to 2005. Johnson practiced law in Decatur, Georgia, for more than 25 years.[1] [2]

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The following issues were listed on Johnson's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Seniors and Social Security: As it stands today, Social Security will remain fully solvent at least through 2037. Those who argue that large Social Security cuts are necessary to balance the budget are mistaken. Social Security is a triumph of the American social safety net, providing life-sustaining income to over 53 million retirees, workers with disabilities, spouses and children. Congress must not balance the budget on the backs of our seniors.

The Economy and Jobs: Continue to support investment in job creation for working Americans and the chronically underemployed.

Health Care: Ensure that the health care reform legislation is implemented such that it protects consumers and empowers ordinary Americans seeking affordable health insurance.

Consumer Protection: From my post on the Judiciary Committee, continue to introduce legislation designed to level the bargaining and legal playing field between consumers and service and product providers.

National Security & Foreign Policy: Continue to support a tough, smart foreign policy focused on the maintenance of international stability via multilateralism and diplomacy.[15]

—Hank Johnson's campaign website, http://www.hankforcongress.com/issues/seniors-and-social-security