Press Releases
September 24, 2009
Today, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) offered the following comments on the defeat of his fiscally-responsible alternative to the Democrat spending package likely to pass on Friday:
"My proposal was a modest first step towards a balanced federal budget. There is no more important issue to the economic future of our country, so I will continue making the case that the federal government should tighten its belt instead of always asking the American people to do so."
"My proposal was a modest first step towards a balanced federal budget. There is no more important issue to the economic future of our country, so I will continue making the case that the federal government should tighten its belt instead of always asking the American people to do so."
September 23, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) is accepting applications from area students interested in attending any of the nation's service academies.
The academies are: the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York; the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland; the United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado; and the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. (The United States Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional appointment. Applicants are considered solely on the basis of an annual nationwide competition.)
The academies are: the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York; the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland; the United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado; and the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. (The United States Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional appointment. Applicants are considered solely on the basis of an annual nationwide competition.)
August 24, 2009
Today, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced that he will be holding a telephone townhall for all interested residents of the 4th district on Thursday, September 3, 2009 from 7:30-9:00pm.
Said Jordan, "During the August recess, my staff and I have had over fifty meetings with healthcare professionals to discuss the future of health care from their perspective, with more meetings to come. In order to engage all of our constituents, this town hall will allow opinions to be heard and questions to be answered in every home within our area."
Said Jordan, "During the August recess, my staff and I have had over fifty meetings with healthcare professionals to discuss the future of health care from their perspective, with more meetings to come. In order to engage all of our constituents, this town hall will allow opinions to be heard and questions to be answered in every home within our area."
July 30, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) hailed today's passage of legislation that includes $319.1 million to benefit the 179th Airlift Wing's new flying mission.
This funding for the Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) program is included in the Fiscal Year 2010 Department of Defense spending bill, which passed the House with Jordan's strong support by a vote of 400 to 30.
"This is outstanding news for the 179th and the Ohio National Guard," Jordan said. "These funds will help keep the JCA program on track and keep the unit on course for its new mission."
This funding for the Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) program is included in the Fiscal Year 2010 Department of Defense spending bill, which passed the House with Jordan's strong support by a vote of 400 to 30.
"This is outstanding news for the 179th and the Ohio National Guard," Jordan said. "These funds will help keep the JCA program on track and keep the unit on course for its new mission."
July 30, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) hailed today's passage of the Fiscal Year 2010 Department of Defense spending bill, which includes significant funding for work performed at Lima's Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC).
"This bill is a victory for our men and women in uniform—as well as the workers at JSMC who provide the military with the equipment it needs to defend our nation," Jordan said. The bill passed the House with Jordan's strong support by a vote of 400 to 30.
"This bill is a victory for our men and women in uniform—as well as the workers at JSMC who provide the military with the equipment it needs to defend our nation," Jordan said. The bill passed the House with Jordan's strong support by a vote of 400 to 30.
July 15, 2009
Today, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced the launch of his new website.
"I'm pleased to see that our redesigned website will better serve our constituents and provide updates while I am in Washington. I encourage everyone to visit our new and improved home on the web," said Jordan.
Features of the new website include:
- Tour request forms to plan your trip to Washington, DC
- Media center with photos and video from around the district and Congress
- Updated information on office hours around the district and telephone town halls
"I'm pleased to see that our redesigned website will better serve our constituents and provide updates while I am in Washington. I encourage everyone to visit our new and improved home on the web," said Jordan.
Features of the new website include:
- Tour request forms to plan your trip to Washington, DC
- Media center with photos and video from around the district and Congress
- Updated information on office hours around the district and telephone town halls
July 10, 2009
Funding requested by Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) to house a new Air National Guard engineer squadron at Mansfield Lahm Airport was approved by the House of Representatives today.
The $11.4 million provision is included in the 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, which was approved by a 415 to 3 vote today.
The $11.4 million provision is included in the 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, which was approved by a 415 to 3 vote today.
July 8, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) blasted today’s so-called “cap-and-trade” bill as one of the most destructive pieces of legislation he has seen in his two-and-a-half years in Congress.
July 6, 2009
A defense bill passed by the House of Representatives would provide millions of dollars for work performed at Lima's Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC)—including a recommended $334.6 million for Stryker light armored vehicles, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has announced.
The provisions are included in the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, which was approved with Jordan's support by a 389 to 22 vote today, with one voting present.
The provisions are included in the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, which was approved with Jordan's support by a 389 to 22 vote today, with one voting present.
July 6, 2009
A defense bill passed by the House of Representatives authorizes $11.4 million for Air National Guard facility construction at Mansfield Lahm Airport, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has announced.
The provision, requested by Jordan for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2010 budget, is contained in the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, which was approved with Jordan's support by a 389 to 22 vote today, with one voting present.
The provision, requested by Jordan for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2010 budget, is contained in the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, which was approved with Jordan's support by a 389 to 22 vote today, with one voting present.