Congressmen Van Orden and Jordan will work together to increase costs, jeopardize Social Security, and pass huge tax cuts for the rich and big corporations
October 17, 2023
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director Meghan Roh released the following statement in response to Congressman Derrick Van Orden’s vote for Jim Jordan as Speaker of the House:
“Congressman Van Orden’s vote to elect Jim Jordan as the next Speaker of the House is a vote for a dangerous agenda that will hurt Wisconsin families and roll out the red carpet for the wealthy and big corporations. Congressmen Van Orden and Jordan are teaming up to advance disastrous policies including jeopardizing Social Security, giving massive handouts to those at the top, and raising costs for working families and seniors here in Wisconsin. Congressman Van Orden’s support for Jim Jordan shows he will continue to work against his constituents who have demanded better.”
Background on Congressman Jim Jordan’s record:
Jordan voted to raise the Social Security Retirement age to 70 as part of the FY 2016 Republican Study Committee Budget Resolution.
Jordan co-sponsored legislation which would make Trump-era tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations permanent, adding to our deficit and leaving working families behind.
Earlier this year, Van Orden and Jordan voted to give a massive tax cut to big oil companies, which would’ve added to our deficit.
Jordan voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, which is already providing relief to Wisconsinites by capping insulin costs at $35 and investing in our communities. Van Orden also opposed the Inflation Reduction Act and voted to repeal IRS funding which is helping hold big corporations and wealthy tax cheats accountable.
Last month both Van Orden and Jordan voted for a disastrous continuing resolution that would raise costs of housing, home heating, food, and health care. If passed, this resolution would have slashed food assistance programs for Wisconsin women, children, and seniors.
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