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May 13, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security has approved a $159,838 vehicle acquisition grant for the McGuffey Volunteer Fire Company.
The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year.
The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year.
May 13, 2009
Today, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) issued the following statement on the treasury bailout.
"I understand that there are serious concerns in our financial markets and that it was appropriate for government to attempt to help.
Unfortunately, Washington, as it all too often does, chose a big government "solution," rather than an "American" solution. Instead of looking to address the concern in a free-market fashion, this tax-and-spend Congress chose to spend $700 billion dollars, the equivalent of one quarter of the federal budget, on a Wall Street bailout.
"I understand that there are serious concerns in our financial markets and that it was appropriate for government to attempt to help.
Unfortunately, Washington, as it all too often does, chose a big government "solution," rather than an "American" solution. Instead of looking to address the concern in a free-market fashion, this tax-and-spend Congress chose to spend $700 billion dollars, the equivalent of one quarter of the federal budget, on a Wall Street bailout.
May 13, 2009
This afternoon, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) issued the following statement about his vote against the taxpayer bailout of Wall Street, which failed on a vote of 228-205.
"The situation in the nation's financial markets is at the forefront of everyone's mind, yet I do not believe that a three-quarter trillion dollar taxpayer-funded bailout was the answer.
Today, Congress missed the opportunity to unleash the nation's entrepreneurial spirit, along with a wave of private capital and investment, to deal with the needs of the market in a truly American way.
"The situation in the nation's financial markets is at the forefront of everyone's mind, yet I do not believe that a three-quarter trillion dollar taxpayer-funded bailout was the answer.
Today, Congress missed the opportunity to unleash the nation's entrepreneurial spirit, along with a wave of private capital and investment, to deal with the needs of the market in a truly American way.
May 13, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today voted against a massive trillion dollar federal spending package, calling it "another example of the fiscal irresponsibility by the Nancy Pelosi Congress."
"At a time when instability in the financial markets is making regular Americans uneasy about the economy, this tax-and-spend Congress believes higher taxes and more federal spending is the answer," said Jordan.
"Families across America are tightening their belts and bracing for the road ahead, but not this Congress," he added.
"At a time when instability in the financial markets is making regular Americans uneasy about the economy, this tax-and-spend Congress believes higher taxes and more federal spending is the answer," said Jordan.
"Families across America are tightening their belts and bracing for the road ahead, but not this Congress," he added.
May 13, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) said that despite his opposition to the most recent Democrat energy proposal, he was encouraged by progress towards a comprehensive energy bill that appears to have resulted from Republican pressure on Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).
"It was refreshing to see that the overwhelming sentiment of the American people, echoed by House Republicans over the August recess, has moved Speaker Pelosi and the Democrats from a staunch ‘no new energy' position to one that is willing to consider a move towards energy independence," said Jordan.
"It was refreshing to see that the overwhelming sentiment of the American people, echoed by House Republicans over the August recess, has moved Speaker Pelosi and the Democrats from a staunch ‘no new energy' position to one that is willing to consider a move towards energy independence," said Jordan.
May 13, 2009
This afternoon, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) delivered the following remarks on the House floor in remembrance of 9/11/01, Patriot Day:
May 13, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security has approved a $38,033 operations and safety grant for the Alger Community Fire Association.
"This is outstanding news for Alger," Jordan said. "This grant will help Alger's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives."
The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year.
"This is outstanding news for Alger," Jordan said. "This grant will help Alger's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives."
The funding is made available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, through which DHS will award roughly $500 million to fire departments and other emergency responders across the nation this year.
May 13, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) issued the following comments on the sudden passing of Ohio Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-Cleveland):
My family and I join all of Ohio in expressing our shock and profound sadness at the death of Stephanie Tubbs Jones.
Stephanie brought genuine passion to her work as a representative of the people of Cleveland--her lifelong home. Her tireless advocacy on behalf of her constituents was an example to all members.
My family and I join all of Ohio in expressing our shock and profound sadness at the death of Stephanie Tubbs Jones.
Stephanie brought genuine passion to her work as a representative of the people of Cleveland--her lifelong home. Her tireless advocacy on behalf of her constituents was an example to all members.
May 12, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has returned to Washington today, the first day of the congressional recess, to join fellow Republicans in calling for an up-or-down vote on legislation to expand domestic energy production and exploration.
He will be available for comment throughout the morning at 202-225-2676.
He will be available for comment throughout the morning at 202-225-2676.
May 12, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) applauded today's announcement by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that the City of Shelby's full request of more than $1.1 million has been awarded in response to last year's August flooding.
The money, issued through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grants account, will be used to acquire and demolish 19 heavily damaged residential homes along the Black Fork of the Mohican River. The properties will ultimately be returned to open space.
The money, issued through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grants account, will be used to acquire and demolish 19 heavily damaged residential homes along the Black Fork of the Mohican River. The properties will ultimately be returned to open space.