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Johnny Isakson BIOGRAPHICAL FACTS:

John Hardy "Johnny" Isakson (Born Gregorian calendar month twenty eight, 1944, in Atlanta, GA) could be a Republican member of the U.S. Senate from the state of Georgia. Isakson was initial electoral to the Senate in 2004.

He antecedently was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2004, a member of the Georgia State Senate from 1992 to 1996 and a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1976 to 1990.

Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Isakson is a mean Republican member of Congress, which means he can vote with the GOP on the bulk of bills.

Biography

Isakson was born in Atlanta, GA, as a second-generation Swedish-American. He served within the Georgia Air territorial from 1966 to 1972, deed service as a sergeant.Shortly once graduating from the University of Georgia, he opened the primary Cobb County workplace of Northside real property, a distinguished Atlanta-area property firm.

Career

Below is an abbreviated outline of Isakson's academic, professional and political career:
2004-Present: U.S. Senator from Georgia
1999-2004: U.S. Representative from Georgia
1992-1996: Georgia State Senate
1990-1992: Chairman, Georgia Board of Education
1976-1990: Georgia House of Representatives
Isakson also owns his own real estate firm, for which he served as the president from 1979-2001.

Johnny Isakson SENATE CAREER:

U.S. Senate

2015-2016
Isakson serves on the following committees:
Select Committee on Ethics, Chairman
Finance Committee
Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight
Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness
Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy
Foreign Relations Committee
Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy
Subcommittee on East Asia, The Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety, Chairman
Veterans' Affairs Committee, Chairman

2013-2014
Isakson served on the following Senate committees:
Finance Committee
The Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy
The Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure
United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety, Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Children and Families
United States Senate Select Committee on Ethics, Vice Chair
Veterans' Affairs Committee

2011-2012
United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security
Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance
Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard
Subcommittee on Science and Space
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security
United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety, Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging
Foreign Relations Committee
Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs
Subcommittee on African Affairs, Ranking Member
Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Veterans' Affairs Committee
United States Senate Select Committee on Ethics, Vice Chairman

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http://johnnyisakson.com/

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