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May 12, 2009
Just weeks before Congress begins considering the 2009 federal budget, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) has been selected by his Republican colleagues to serve on the House Budget Committee.
May 12, 2009
The State of the Union address, delivered annually to a joint session of Congress, often outlines a President's vision for changing the country and details legislative proposals needed to make those changes.
Two such proposals stood out from President Bush's recent State of the Union speech--both of which deserve further, more detailed consideration.
May 12, 2009
The Department of Homeland Security has approved $102,860 in operations and safety grant funding for the Wapakoneta Fire Department, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today.
"This is outstanding news for Wapakoneta," Jordan said. "This funding will help the city's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives."
"This is outstanding news for Wapakoneta," Jordan said. "This funding will help the city's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives."
May 7, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) issued the following statement in response to President Bush's State of the Union address:
I liked a lot of what President Bush said tonight--especially his call for full funding and support of our troops in battle. They have achieved great results on our behalf and deserve everything they need to get the job done.
I liked a lot of what President Bush said tonight--especially his call for full funding and support of our troops in battle. They have achieved great results on our behalf and deserve everything they need to get the job done.
May 7, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today called on congressional leaders to renew critical intelligence-gathering legislation before it expires on February 1.
"The threat posed by foreign terrorists doesn't end next week, and neither should our ability to track terrorist communications," Jordan said.
"The threat posed by foreign terrorists doesn't end next week, and neither should our ability to track terrorist communications," Jordan said.
May 7, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today addressed pro-life activists from Ohio before the 35th annual March for Life in Washington. Jordan later spoke at the national rally, where the crowd was estimated at more than 200,000.
May 7, 2009
For the past number of years, America and Congress have been engaged in a debate over the issue of stem cell research and its potential for scientific breakthroughs. This debate sometimes ignores the fact that there are a number of sources of so-called "stem cells." Stem cells can be derived from such non-controversial sources as human skin, umbilical cord blood, and bone marrow.
May 7, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) will address fellow pro-life supporters at the 2008 North Central Ohio March for Life this Sunday, January 20, in Mansfield.
May 7, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) today joined six House colleagues in introducing a tax cut measure designed to help stimulate private sector economic growth and protect jobs for middle-class families.
The bill would reduce the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 25 percent, which Jordan said would be of particular benefit to Ohio and the Midwest.
The bill would reduce the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 25 percent, which Jordan said would be of particular benefit to Ohio and the Midwest.
May 7, 2009
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security has approved $111,340 in operations and safety grant funding for the Cairo-Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Department.
"This is outstanding news for the department," Jordan said. "This grant funding will help Monroe Township's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives."
"This is outstanding news for the department," Jordan said. "This grant funding will help Monroe Township's first responders be better prepared to fight fires and save lives."