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.
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Pull the plug on the Ex-Im Bank: Opposing view
"I'm not a Democrat who believes that we can or should defend every government program, just because it's there. Like the Export-Import Bank that's become little more than a fund for corporate welfare." These are the words of Barack Obama during his 2008 presidential campaign.
"This is a great day for taxpayers around the country who are fed up with cronyism in Washington. The charter of the Export-Import Bank, the ‘bridge to nowhere' of corporate welfare, expired at midnight. The Bank has long been emblematic of Washington working for special interests and not for everyday Americans.
Heritage Action for America regional coordinator Stephanie Kreuz said of Rep. Jordan:
The hearing will be held at 2 p.m. Eastern tomorrow in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Sarah Saldaña, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director León Rodríguez and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Inspector General John Roth will serve as witnesses.
VIDEO of Rep. Jordan's opening statement: https://youtu.be/ticoaO4DKRE
TEXT of Rep. Jordan's opening statement: http://goo.gl/hQqgAm
Today's hearing continues the Committee's important work examining the Export-Import Bank. In just 19 days the Bank's charter is set to expire. When this happens, the sky will not fall. The seas will not rise. In fact, in my view, and in the view of many economists, quite the opposite will happen.
The expiration of the Bank's charter will mean that companies doing business overseas will reorient themselves away from Washington and towards market signals. The Bank's absence will make our economy stronger.
The hearing will be held at 1 p.m. Eastern tomorrow in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.
During the debate on the Affordable Care Act, the Obama administration made a series of statements that had a tremendous influence on the outcome of the legislation. President Obama told Americans that if they liked their healthcare plans, they could keep them. He said that if Americans liked their doctors, they could keep them. Americans were told that the Obamacare website would work. Americans were told it was secure. Americans were told that premiums would go down by $2,500 for a family. And Americans were told that the number of emergency room visits would drop.
"The coalition against the Export-Import Bank continues to grow.