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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.
July 6, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) applauded today's announcement from the Northern Ohio District of the United States Postal Service (USPS) to reverse the proposed relocation of mail processing operations from Mansfield to Akron.
July 6, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee's Budget and Spending Task Force, took to the House floor to offer the first of nine budget-cut amendments designed to reduce federal spending by more than $80 billion.
June 16, 2009
Thanks for visiting my new website, and welcome to my blog!
Over the past few months, I've written posts for other blogs but will now be taking to my own, to update you on the issues you want to hear about.
I'm continually learning how I can use new media to keep you updated from Washington. I hope that this website, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter will connect you to the latest happenings in Congress.
June 16, 2009
From what we've seen recently, there is a huge difference between what the administration promised when they pushed the stimulus, what they predicted the stimulus would do, what they claim it has done, and what they have actually delivered. Here are just three of the promises, predictions and claims from the White House:
PROMISED: The administration PROMISED that the stimulus would SAVE OR CREATE 1.5 million jobs in 2009 alone.
PROMISED: The administration PROMISED that the stimulus would SAVE OR CREATE 1.5 million jobs in 2009 alone.
June 15, 2009
Today, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) sent a second letter to the White House repeating his request that President Barack Obama, a member of his cabinet, or a high-level member of the President's Auto Task Force visit the General Motors facility in Ontario.
With the letter, he included the 1,700 names who had signed the accompanying petition, which is available online at http://www.petitiononline.com/4Ontario/petition.html.
With the letter, he included the 1,700 names who had signed the accompanying petition, which is available online at http://www.petitiononline.com/4Ontario/petition.html.
June 15, 2009
Congressman Jordan released the following statement, commending the Ontario City Council's motion to support the General Motors Ontario Stamping Plant petition, which passed verbally at last evening's meeting.
"As our community looks for answers and solutions in the days following Monday's decision, I am pleased to see that residents have come together in support of this petition. I am hopeful that our combined efforts will lead to a fair assessment of our GM plant by the Administration"
"As our community looks for answers and solutions in the days following Monday's decision, I am pleased to see that residents have come together in support of this petition. I am hopeful that our combined efforts will lead to a fair assessment of our GM plant by the Administration"
June 15, 2009
In the wake of Monday's announcement, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today sent a letter to the White House repeating his request that President Barack Obama, a member of his cabinet, or a high-level member of the President's Auto Task Force visit the General Motors facility in Ontario, slated for closure in June 2010.
"The decision to close the Ontario facility, one of the most productive and efficient automotive operations in the nation, lies squarely at the feet of the President's Auto Task Force," said Jordan.
"The decision to close the Ontario facility, one of the most productive and efficient automotive operations in the nation, lies squarely at the feet of the President's Auto Task Force," said Jordan.
June 15, 2009
A Botkins High School student was named the Fourth Congressional District winner of this year's Congressional Art Competition, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has announced.
Karrie Platfoot won the district-wide competition with her trompe l'oiel bulletin board with memorabilia. This piece, entitled "Memories" will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year.
Justin Miller of Richland County's Plymouth High School was named runner-up, while John Embry of Logan County's Indian Lake High School took third place.
Karrie Platfoot won the district-wide competition with her trompe l'oiel bulletin board with memorabilia. This piece, entitled "Memories" will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year.
Justin Miller of Richland County's Plymouth High School was named runner-up, while John Embry of Logan County's Indian Lake High School took third place.