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Jim Bunning is the junior Republican Senator from Kentucky. He began his Senate term in 1999 after serving for 12 years in the House of Representatives. He is also a former Major League Baseball pitcher.
While giving a speech in February of 2009 at the Hardin County Republican Party's Lincoln Day dinner, Bunning predicted that Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who recently underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer, had only nine-months to live. Bunning has no medical expertise and made the comments within the context of his supporting a conservative judge for her seat.The Assoicated Press: Bunning says Justice Ginsburg may die this year (February 23, 2009) He later apologized for any offense Ginsburg may have taken, and said that his thoughts and prayers are with Ginsburg and her family.Fox News: Bunning Apologizes for Predictions of Ginsburg's Early Demise (February 23, 2009)
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Fast Facts
- Born: October 23, 1931 in Southgate, Kentucky
- Party: Republican
- Junior Senator from Kentucky
- Assumed office: January 6, 1999
- Wife: Mary Catherine Theis
- Former office: House Representative from Kentucky's 4th District
- Former Major League Baseball player
- Featured in Time Magazine's "Five Worst Senators" list
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Political Views
Bunning is one of the most conservative members of the U.S. Senate. He was ranked by National Journal magazine as the second most conservative Senator. He was second only to South Carolina's Jim DeMint. -
Baseball Career
Bunning played Major League Baseball from 1955 to 1971. He played on such teams as the Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in honor of his pitching record. -
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The Associated Press: Bunning says Justice Ginsburg may die this year
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The Times Tribune: "Bunning will vote against pork laden bill"
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New York Times: "Holding Up History"
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The Associated Press: Bunning says Justice Ginsburg may die this year
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To Sen. Jim Bunning: We need quality health insurance for every family in our nation now http://bit.ly/r2eoE #hc09 #KY #40906 #p2
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Kentucky 2010 Senate seat - Republican primary Rand Paul vs Trey Grayson: With Jim Bunning's decision not.. http://bit.ly/h9wYK #tcot
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@uublog There is no way that Jim Bunning is more intimidating than Jon Runyan for your reasoning. Runyan's gihugic!
@Estebomb | November 11, 2009 10:31 PM -
@estebomb You think Runyan would be more intimidating than Jim Bunning?
@uublog | November 11, 2009 09:38 PM -
@thedavidcook 14..Retired number of former baseball players Jim Rice, Pete Rose, Jim Bunning, and Ernie Banks..I`ll quit it soon I promise!
@babylove2005 | November 09, 2009 08:22 PM
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Committee Assignments
- U.S. Senate Committee on Finance: Republicans: Jim Bunning
- Subcommittee on Health Care: Republicans: Jim Bunning
- Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure: Ranking member
- U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing & Public Affairs: Jim Bunning
- Subcommittee on Securities and Investment: Republicans: Jim Bunning
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions: Republicans: Jim Bunning
- Subcommittee on Economic Policy: Republican: Jim Bunning
- U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources: Republicans: Jim Bunning
- Subcommittee on Water and Power: Republicans: Jim Bunning
- Subcommittee on Energy: Republicans: Jim Bunning
- Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests: Republicans: Jim Bunning
- U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget: Minority Members: Jim Bunning
- U.S. Senate Committee on Finance: Republicans: Jim Bunning
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Speeches
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- "Bunning Floor Statement Against The Webb Amendment" (September 19, 2007)
- "Bunning Floor Speech On General Petraeus" (September 11, 2007)
- "Bunning Fights For Taxpayer Money" (September 6, 2007)
- "Bunning Floor Speech on SCHIP" (July31, 2007)
- "Bunning Offers Amendment To SCHIP" (July 31, 2007)
- "Floor Speech On Iraq And The War On Terror" (July 11, 2007)
- "Immigration Senate Floor Speech" (June 27, 2007)
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