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May 12, 2009
The American Conservative Union (ACU), the nation's oldest and largest grassroots conservative organization, has named Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) one of the House's "Best and Brightest" members for his 100-percent conservative voting record in 2007.
"Congressman Jordan's 100-percent rating reflects his consistent support for conservative ideals across a broad range of issues," said Larry Hart, the ACU's Director of Government Relations. "Grassroots conservatives in Ohio and across the country will continue to look to Congressman Jordan for leadership in the House."
"Congressman Jordan's 100-percent rating reflects his consistent support for conservative ideals across a broad range of issues," said Larry Hart, the ACU's Director of Government Relations. "Grassroots conservatives in Ohio and across the country will continue to look to Congressman Jordan for leadership in the House."
May 12, 2009
A defense bill passed by the House of Representatives would provide more than $1 billion for Stryker light armored vehicles manufactured at Lima's Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC) and related sites, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has announced.
The provision is included in the Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense authorization bill, which was approved with Jordan's support by a 384 to 23 vote tonight.
The provision is included in the Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense authorization bill, which was approved with Jordan's support by a 384 to 23 vote tonight.
May 12, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today blasted a Democrat-sponsored budget conference report that calls for the largest tax increase in American history.
"Once again, Congress has its priorities all wrong," said Jordan, a member of the House Budget Committee. "In uncertain economic times, with rising energy and food prices, Congress should be putting the federal budget on a diet instead of feeding it."
"Once again, Congress has its priorities all wrong," said Jordan, a member of the House Budget Committee. "In uncertain economic times, with rising energy and food prices, Congress should be putting the federal budget on a diet instead of feeding it."
May 12, 2009
Legislation debated today by the House of Representatives authorizes significant funding for a new veterans clinic in Mansfield, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has announced.
H.R. 5856, the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization and Lease Act, approves various VA construction projects and medical facility leases for Fiscal Year 2009. Included in the bill is language authorizing the VA to construct a new 27,500-square-foot outpatient clinic in Mansfield at a cost of $2,212,000.
H.R. 5856, the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization and Lease Act, approves various VA construction projects and medical facility leases for Fiscal Year 2009. Included in the bill is language authorizing the VA to construct a new 27,500-square-foot outpatient clinic in Mansfield at a cost of $2,212,000.
May 12, 2009
A Riverside High School student was named the Fourth Congressional District winner of this year's Congressional Art Competition, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has announced.
Andrea McCully, who will attend Urbana University in the fall, won the district-wide competition with her charcoal drawing entitled "2nd Lieutenant Mary Margaret Miksh." This piece, her first charcoal work, will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year.
Andrea McCully, who will attend Urbana University in the fall, won the district-wide competition with her charcoal drawing entitled "2nd Lieutenant Mary Margaret Miksh." This piece, her first charcoal work, will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year.
May 12, 2009
The rising cost of energy affects every family and business in America, whether through increased fuel prices, higher home heating expenses, or more of our family dollar spent on groceries and other necessities.
There are a number of reasons behind today's spike in energy prices, perhaps the most significant of which is the failure of Congress and the President to enact a commonsense energy policy over the past 30 years.May 12, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) will address new United States citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Findlay on Monday, April 21.
"Our nation has a proud and longstanding tradition of legal immigration," Jordan said. "I'm honored to be among the first to congratulate these new citizens who have worked hard to complete the citizenship process. They can take great pride in this accomplishment."
Area media are welcome to cover Jordan at the ceremony, which will be held at the University of Findlay's Koehler Center from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.
"Our nation has a proud and longstanding tradition of legal immigration," Jordan said. "I'm honored to be among the first to congratulate these new citizens who have worked hard to complete the citizenship process. They can take great pride in this accomplishment."
Area media are welcome to cover Jordan at the ceremony, which will be held at the University of Findlay's Koehler Center from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.
May 12, 2009
Every year, Congressman John Boehner of Ohio hosts a statewide farm forum. He invites farmers and others involved in agriculture and agribusiness to discuss farm policy with a top-level speaker who provides a vision for agriculture in Ohio and America.
There are panel discussions at the event on current agriculture policy, timely issues that farmers need to be aware of, and ideas for changing farm legislation in the future.
May 12, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has been named a recipient of the 2007 Taxpayers' Friend Award by the nation's largest pro-taxpayer group, the 362,000-member nonpartisan National Taxpayers Union (NTU).
The award is presented to members of Congress who achieve an "A" rating in the NTU's annual report analyzing congressional votes on fiscal policy. In 2007, 427 House votes were rated.
The award is presented to members of Congress who achieve an "A" rating in the NTU's annual report analyzing congressional votes on fiscal policy. In 2007, 427 House votes were rated.
May 12, 2009
In his first full-day hearing as a member of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) offered amendments to reduce the proposed amount of spending in the $3.1 trillion Democrat budget bill.
"This budget proposes to spend an astonishing $100,000 a second, $6 million a minute, $350 million an hour--every day for a year," Jordan said. "Our economy simply cannot sustain this obscene amount of spending."
"This budget proposes to spend an astonishing $100,000 a second, $6 million a minute, $350 million an hour--every day for a year," Jordan said. "Our economy simply cannot sustain this obscene amount of spending."