Government Reform
I agree with most Ohioans that our Federal Government spends far too much and is overly large, cumbersome and bureaucratic. Many of the roles currently filled by government agencies would be better left to individuals, private businesses and non-profit organizations. I take my government oversight responsibilities very seriously, and am well-positioned to work on this issue from my seat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. During the 114th Congress I will continue to consider and propose ways to reduce government spending and eliminate redundancy in government agencies.
I agree with most Ohioans that our Federal Government spends far too much and is overly large, cumbersome and bureaucratic. Many of the roles currently filled by government agencies would be better left to individuals, private businesses and non-profit organizations. I take my government oversight responsibilities very seriously, and am well-positioned to work on this issue from my seat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
"The Export-Import Bank is a scandal-plagued institution in dire need of reform. Scott Garrett is a wise choice and will bring common-sense changes to the way the Ex-Im Bank is run. I'm glad the Senate has now started the confirmation process."
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"An investigation is exactly what needs to happen. Americans despise double standards. They hate when there is one set of rules for regular Americans but a different set for the politically connected like James Comey, Loretta Lynch and Secretary Clinton.
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FupL84ViPf8&feature=youtu.be
HIGHLIGHTS from Rep. Jordan's comments:
By Rep. Jim Jordan
"The history of intellectual growth and discovery clearly demonstrates the need for unfettered freedom, the right to think the unthinkable, discuss the unmentionable, and challenge the unchallengeable."
This quote, taken from the 1974 Woodward Report at Yale, summarizes the policy that was, for years, the gold standard of what free speech on campus should look like.
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) chaired a joint subcommittee hearing today examining free speech on college campuses.