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.
Of the legislation, Rep. Jordan said:
Americans are, on average, wealthier, healthier, and better-educated than we ever have been. We've made huge strides in civil rights and racial equality. We have access to technology that would have awed past generations.
But fundamentally, our culture and way of life has undergone some changes that are not necessarily positive.
"Finally we have a president who presents a pathway to a balanced budget. This budget provides much-needed increases in spending for our military while also reforming our welfare system by incentivizing work for able-bodied adults. The ball is now in the House's court to write a budget that is fiscally responsible and reflects the priorities of American families and taxpayers, which President Trump has recognized."
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"It's no secret that I have been opposed to the Export-Import Bank, but I can say without reservation that the president could not have picked two finer people to help bring some common sense reform to that troubled institution than my friend Scott Garrett and my former colleague Spencer Bachus."
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WHAT: POLITICO Playbook live interview with Freedom Caucus members
WHEN: Thursday, April 6 – doors open at 8 a.m., interview at 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: W Hotel (515 15th St., NW)
During the interview, Rep. Jordan said:
During the interview with CNN's Alisyn Camerota, Rep. Jordan said:
"We want to put together a plan that actually repeals Obamacare, that actually lowers premiums, and frankly one that hopefully more than 17 percent of the country approves of. So we're working hard at that and we've never stopped at achieving that goal because that's what the American people sent us here to do.
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During the interview, Rep. Jordan made the following comments about the AHCA:
"There were political problems with this bill, there were policy problems and there were process problems. And typically good process will lead to better policy which I think leads to better politics.
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