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Congressmen weigh in on GM
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan responded to the GM bankruptcy filing today, June 1, with concern specifically about a Richland County stamping plant set to close in June 2010.
Jordan, R-Urbana, expressing concern about a stamping plant in Ontario, Ohio, which is just west of Mansfield, called the plant “a top-notch facility with recent capital investment, and its employees are among the best workers in the nation.”
He said the decision reinforced his opposition to President Barack Obama’s handling of the Big Three’s problems, saying Obama was “trying to micromanage the American auto industry from the White House.”
“This industry, like any other, is best run by those who know it best - not the federal government,” he said.
He demanded the administration, which has been touring Midwest auto facilities, visit Ontario’s plant, “to tour the facility and look our workers in the eyes to tell them why they chose to close their plant.” And he also called for a a five-year moratorium on the newly-proposed CAFE standards, more incentive for Americans to buy trucks and SUVs and an end to the push for “cap and trade” programs aimed at curbing global warming.
House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-West Chester, also pooh-poohed GM’S decision to file for bankruptcy.
“This agreement may buy some time, but does nothing to ensure GM’s success,” he said. “The only thing it makes clear is that the government is firmly in the business of running companies using taxpayer dollars. Does anyone really believe that politicians and bureaucrats in Washington can successfully steer a multinational corporation to economic viability?”
Like Jordan, he criticized the administration for vowing to work to keep GM afloat while increasing CAFE standards that toughened requirements on auto emissions.
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By Tommy
June 2, 2009 10:16 AM | Link to this
I think John Boehner is interested in his own job, I would hope that job comes to an end the next time he runs for reelectionBy LOL
June 1, 2009 2:11 PM | Link to this
Since when has Jim Jordan ever cared about blue-collar workers? He was no better as a state rep for Ohio. Now all of a sudden he wants to protect the guys in the factory instead of those in the office. President Obama didnt determine which plants are to be closed and the fact that any plants will remain open is due to his efforts and those of his administration John Boehner deserves no comment. He offers no alternative plans and just criticism. He truly is a leader of the republican party