I support common sense options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that will achieve immediate and long-term results.
Jim Bunning
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Jim Bunning is a former United States Senator from Kentucky, serving from 1999 to 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Bunning was known for his strong conservative positions and advocacy for fiscal responsibility. Before his political career, he was a professional baseball player, notably a pitcher in Major League Baseball, where he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987. Bunning's tenure in the Senate included a focus on issues such as energy policy and workers' compensation reform, often criticizing the Department of Energy's handling of compensation programs for workers.
The Federal Government continuously rewards irresponsibility at the expense of responsibility.
While I understand the significant impact unreasonable fees can have on consumers, I also recognize that it is the responsibility of individuals to have a better knowledge of their own financial situation.
I think this illustrates why Congress should play a large role in this process.
It is unfortunate but true that there is a general perception among the American people that we do not spend their money well.
The administration's plan will rely on voluntary participation. Is that correct?
the SEC has got to be able to have the power to regulate those kind of people that are dealing in securities or nonsecurities and just plain fraud.