Jim Nussle

From Wikiality

Jim Nussle is the Bush Administration's nominee for Director of the Office of Management and Budget, replacing Rob Portman, who left the position in June of 2007 to spend more time with his family.

Nussle is a former Representative from the state of Iowa who led the effort to cut $12.7 billion from higher education, including the largest cut to the federal student loan program in its history while supporting $958 billion in tax cuts for America's most important citizens.

Get To Know Jim

• A strong a proponent of mixing religion with education
• Supports motions giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer
• Favors allowing school prayer during the War on Terror.
• Consistently opposed more more federal funding for health coverage
• Promotes the privatization of Social Security.
• Does not believe in climate change
• Is against starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol, raising CAFE standards and giving incentives for developing alternative fuels.

As a member of Congress, Jim was a strong advocate for fiscal discipline, and a champion of tax cuts that allowed the American people to keep more of what they earn. And as OMB Director, he will use his expertise about the budget process to ensure that the taxpayers' money is spent with respect and with restraint.

~ George W. Bush

See Also

• Revolving Door