Jordan receives Club for Growth’s Defender of Economic Freedom Award

The Club for Growth, America's leading advocate for economic freedom and limited government, announced today that Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has received the Defender of Economic Freedom Award for his voting record in Congress during calendar year 2014. Congressman Jordan received a score of 100 percent in 2014 and has a lifetime score of 98 percent. 

This year, only 34 Members of Congress will receive the Award. Starting in 2011, The Club for Growth required Representatives and Senators to not only score 90 or better on votes cast in a year, but to also have a lifetime score or "LifeScore" of at least 90.

"Congratulations to Congressman Jim Jordan for his consistent defense of economic freedom and pro-growth policies in Washington," said Club for Growth President David McIntosh. "We need more people like Congressman Jordan standing up for pro-growth economic principles in Washington. People deserve to know if their Congressman's voting record in Washington matches their rhetoric back home in their district. It's clear from his record that when Congressman Jordan went to Washington promising to fight for Ohio's Fourth District taxpayers, he meant it."

Of the award Rep. Jordan said:

"Cutting taxes and letting families keep more of what they earn helps build strong communities and a vibrant economy. Middle class families and taxpayers across the country understand something that Washington does not: we simply cannot keep spending money we don't have. We need to empower the middle class through fiscally responsible legislation that rewards work and encourages economic growth."

To learn more about the Club for Growth, please visit www.ClubforGrowth.org.

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