Amy Klobuchar
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Amy Jean Klobuchar is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Minnesota since 2007. A member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, infrastructure, and technology during her tenure. Klobuchar has been recognized for her bipartisan efforts and has played a significant role in various legislative initiatives, including those aimed at improving access to healthcare and addressing climate change.
Jul 21, 2009
We also have to be careful about what is on TV. It makes a big difference in our kids' lives.
Jul 21, 2009
I believe that we have enjoyed the--'enjoyed' probably is not the best word, but we have benefited from the tougher restrictions on scrap metal dealers in the State of Minnesota.
Jul 21, 2009
The Klobuchar-Hatch bill puts recordkeeping requirements on scrap yards and metal dealers, and I believe it is an effective step in deterring this crime.
Jul 21, 2009
I think that forcing or mandatorily forcing some restrictions on the scrap metal dealers is a good thing.
Jul 21, 2009
Both Senator Hatch and I have made statements that we do not see it that way.
Jul 21, 2009
However, to effectively stem metal theft across the country, Congress must act to ensure that these crimes do not find their way into other States.
Jul 21, 2009
The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association supported tougher laws and restrictions on scrap metal dealers and were instrumental in helping pass laws that provided for the same.
Jul 21, 2009
I would look at it two ways. One is the penalties, but the other is to try to stop them from basically selling their wares in the first place.
Jul 21, 2009
Thank you very much, Senator Hatch, and it is always good to do things on a bipartisan basis around here, and I am glad we are doing that.
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