Washington, D.C.  - Senator Ron Johnson (WI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting Oversight, released these highlights from coverage of the Victims of Government Project. Over 52,000 people have viewed ‘Steve’s Story,’ and many have already shared their stories. You can watch it here, and then share your story of overregulation. 

SENATOR JOHNSON ‘WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU’

Associated Press: “Wisconsin Sen. Johnson plans videos on government abuse”

“[Senator Johnson] says showing people real faces behind the harm government can cause resonates with the public. Johnson asks people to contact him with other stories for his Victims of Government series. He says neither he nor the video is anti-government. He says what he opposes is large government.” LINK

NFIB’s Small Business for Sensible Regulations: “Senator Johnson Highlights Regulatory Burden on Americans”

“This is just one example of the many individuals and small business owners in America, who are burdened by confusing, complicated, and costly federal regulations. As more of these stories come to light, it is necessary for this Administration and Congress to take action on reforming our regulatory system – as it impacts Americans and our economy.” LINK

The Capital Times: “Victim of Government?  Ron Johnson Wants to Hear From You.“

“The kick-off features a video depicting the struggles of Steven Lathrop of Granite City, Ill., who in 1990 bought a dump and converted it into a lake, thereby mitigating flooding in his neighborhood. Because of Army Corps of Engineers wetlands regulations, the effort plunged Lathrop into a Kafkaesque tangle of red tape that pushed him to the verge of bankruptcy.” LINK

Human Events:  “Victims of Government”

“We need to hear more stories like this.  Are you paying attention, Republican message consultants?  This is the kind of thing that gets to even the lowest-information voter.” LINK

Larry Kudlow, The Kudlow Report, CNBC: “Government Gone Wild”

“Big Government hurts average Americans - that’s the simple but direct message from the new Victims of Government project that’s launched this week … The goal: put a human face on the cost and impact of unnecessary, ineffective, and excessive federal regs.” LINK

Greta Van Susteren, On the Record, Fox News: Senator Reveals “Victims of Government.”

“Are you a victim of our government? And have you finally had it?  Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson might be looking for you. He is trying to crack down on government regulations that are essentially strangling Americans, and in some instances really ruining their lives.” LINK

JOHNSON SEEKS TO ‘PUT A HUMAN FACE’ ON THE COSTS GOVERNMENT OVERREACH

John Hayward: ‘Throwing a spotlight on the red-tape spiderwebs waiting to ensnare well-meaning citizens.’

Barney Keller: Victims of Government: Steve's Story:  http://youtu.be/vLGXPYKVuyY  absolutely fantastic video by @SenRonJohnson

CNS News: “EPA Forces Man to Spend $200,000 To Expand Lake, Then Doesn't Grant Permit To Do It”

“Mr. Lathrop's story is a stunning example of the cost of over-burdensome government on real people's lives. It's a commentary on the sad state of affairs government over-expansion and over-reach has left us with in this country.” LINK

Mark Perry, AEI Ideas: “Sen. Johnson (R-WI) launches ‘Victims of Government’ Project to Expose Excessive Regulations" 

“Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) has launched a new website to bring public awareness to the many innocent Americans who are ‘Victims of Government’ overreach, regulation, and intrusion. Victims of government will be featured in a series of videos that will help personalize and ‘put a human face’ on the costs and impacts of unnecessary, ineffective, and excessive government regulations.”  LINK

The Daily Caller: “Senator Johnson Unveils Victims of Government Project”

“Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson on Tuesday unveiled the first installment of a new project aimed at demonstrating how big government hurts average Americans.”LINK

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel’s Purple Wisconsin blog:  “Victims of Government May Just Help Pave the Way for Less Regulation” 

“With the amount of regulations affecting our daily lives, everyone one of us is bound to be a "victim" at one time or another. The question is, what can we do about it.”  LINK

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