Gillibrand, Schumer fall short of $1M Sep 30, 2009
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Surprise — among the advocates of improved, expanded heath care was former President Richard Nixon Sep 30, 2009
On an almost straight party-line vote, Democrats in the Senate Finance Committee squashed an amendment by Senator Jim Bunning that would have required Baucus' ObamaCare bill to be posted on the Internet for all Americans to read for 72 hours prior to the Committee voting on it. Not only that. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Seniors' fears at center of debate Sep 25, 2009
5:12 a.m. Friday, September 25, 2009. Senators to square off on public insurance plan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
IRS Throws ACORN Under the Bus Sep 25, 2009
SEN. JIM BUNNING (R-Ky. AMENDMENT #C4: This amendment requires that before the Finance Committee can vote on final passage Of America s Healthy Future Act Of 2009, the legislative language must be publically available on the Finance Committee s website for at least 72 hours. (Human Events Online)
Just Skim It Sep 24, 2009
The case for not reading the legislation you're voting on. - By John Dickerson - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
Rand Paul, Peter Schiff Gaining Momentum Sep 24, 2009
Rand Paul, running for the Kentucky U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Jim Bunning, has raised over $100,000 so far today in a being held tonight by his Republican primary opponent, Secretary of State Trey Grayson. Meanwhile Peter Schiff, eying Chris Dodd s Connecticut Senate seat, picked up an endorsement today an interesting development, since Shedlock. (The American Conservative)
Kyl: Health bill a stunning assault on liberty Sep 23, 2009
Kyl: Health bill a 'stunning assault on liberty' - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room. Wednesday, September 23, 2009. (TheHill.com)
Senate Democrats Grapple with a Suddenly Less Promising 2010 Sep 22, 2009
In the last few months three more senators have announced their impending retirements: Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, Kentucky's Jim Bunning and Kay Bailey Hutchinson of Texas, bringing up the total number of retirements to seven - the most departing GOP incumbents in one cycle in 80 years. Plus, they have vulnerable incumbents of their own to defend: Richard Burr of North Carolina and David Vitter of Louisiana, who two years ago admitted to sleeping with a prostitute. (Time.com)
top Senate knuckleheads Sep 11, 2009
Site Presented By Friday, Sep 11, 2009. Meet the knuckleheads of the U.S. Senate. (Harper's Magazine)
Meet the knuckleheads of the U.S. Senate Sep 8, 2009
Site Presented By Tuesday, Sep 8, 2009. The Senate has come a long way since Ted Kennedy arrived in Washington in 1962. (Salon)
Why not Schilling? Sep 7, 2009
Politics are strewn with former athletes and celebrities, from Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson - a former Suns great - to former major-league pitcher Jim Bunning (R-Kentucky), who has said he will not seek another term in the Senate. If a former pro wrestler such as Jesse Ventura can be governor of Minnesota, as he once was, why not Schilling in the Senate. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Pundits make a pitch to get Schilling into race Sep 3, 2009
And there would be room in the Senate for another former Major League pitcher: Jim Bunning, a Hall-of-Famer who pitched mostly for Detroit and Philadelphia, is retiring from the Senate next year after two terms. Schilling is only the latest to float his name as a Kennedy successor. (Boston Globe)
A politically incorrect subject? Sep 3, 2009
- Wonder if Jim Bunning got a similar reaction when he first put out feelers about considering a run for the Kentucky state senate in 1979. The guess here is no.. (Boston Globe)
Criminal Stimulus Aug 31, 2009
Senator Jim Bunning (R-Ky. is disappointed by the nomination, and Bunning may ask Bernanke tough questions his Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing. (Human Events Online)
23 GOP Senators to Host September Event for Grayson Aug 26, 2009
By Roll Call Staff Aug. 25, 2009, 12:46 p.m.. Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson s (R) official Senate campaign announcement tour will kick off Wednesday morning in Edgewood, Ky. (Roll Call)
Bernanke's Task: Withdraw Emergency Aid Aug 21, 2009
By Friday, Aug. 21, 2009. (WASHINGTON) When the financial system was teetering, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke flooded it with trillions of dollars to save the banks and free up credit for consumers and businesses. (Time.com)
Fed Faces Hard Task In Reeling In Aid Aug 21, 2009
Jim Bunning asked Bernanke last month whether he had the will, as Volcker had, to tighten interest rates even if the economy is weak. The Fed chief said he was prepared to make unpopular moves if they are in the best interest of the economy. (Click2Houston, TX)
A 'Dr. Paul00004000' In the Senate, Too? Aug 15, 2009
Jim Bunning would not seek re-election next year, the biggest political story in Kentucky has been the race for the Republican nomination for Bunning s seat: Secretary of State Trey Grayson, who had already signaled he would run regardless of what the 77-year-old Bunning did, is competing among Bluegrass State GOPers against Bowling Green physician Rand Paul, son of Rep. Ron Paul (Tex. (Human Events Online)
Ron Paul Times Two Aug 12, 2009
American Conservative contributing editor Jim Antle looks at the Senate prospects of two leading candidates inspired by Ron Paul -- the Texas congressman's son Rand, running in Kentucky, and finance prophet Peter Schiff, running in Connecticut. Ron Paul's movement is picking up momentum elsewhere as well, with the campaign to audit the Fed attracting a majority of House members as co-sponsors and over 20 U.S. Senators so far. (The American Conservative)
Fla. senator to resign, clear path for Crist Aug 9, 2009
Jim Bunning announced Monday he's ending his bid for a third term, bringing to a close a months-long saga that pitted the 77-year-old Hall of Fame pitcher against a Republican leadership that sent strong signals that he should step aside for the good of the party. "Unfortunately, running for office is not just about the issues," Bunning said in a statement Monday. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Kalas takes his place among Phils legends Aug 8, 2009
Schmidt received the loudest cheers of the Wall of Famers in attendance, joining Robin Roberts, Jim Bunning, Steve Carlton, Dick Allen, Greg Luzinski, Garry Maddox, Tony Taylor, Bob Boone, Dallas Green and Juan Samuel on a podium in front of the pitcher's mound. Kalas' voice introduced all 11 men individually. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Kalas to be inducted into Wall of Fame Aug 7, 2009
Attending Wall of Famers will include Robin Roberts, Jim Bunning, Steve Carlton, Mike Schmidt, Dick Allen, Greg Luzinski, Garry Maddox, Tony Taylor, Bob Boone, Dallas Green and Juan Samuel. All fans in attendance will receive a Kalas commemorative print. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Ron Paul Son Rand Joins Ky. GOP Race for Senate Aug 6, 2009
-- Rand Paul, the son of 2008 presidential candidate Ron Paul, ended months of speculation Wednesday by saying he will run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated next year by fellow Republican Jim Bunning. The Bowling Green ophthalmologist told The Associated Press he is entering the race and plans to run as a candidate with "outsider" credentials. (Newsmax)
Politics, BBQ ‘hot' at picnic Aug 4, 2009
Jim Bunning s office in the U.S. Senate, Democratic Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo, top, Attorney General Jack Conway, lower right, also a Democrat, and Republican Secretary of State Trey Grayson, lower left, were joined by four other non-office holding candidates for hot political debate Saturday during the 129th Annual Fancy Farm Picnic ... Political attacks among several candidates for Jim Bunning's U.S. Senate seat in 2010 kicked off fast and furious during the 129th Annual Fancy Farm Picnic... (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
SABINO:Breaking down Buehrle's perfect game and much more Jul 29, 2009
The others are all enshrined in Cooperstown (or will be there soon): Cy Young, Addie Joss, Jim Bunning, Sandy Koufax and. Umpire Eric Cooper was behind the plate for Buehrle's first no-hitter against the Rangers in 2004 and the time of the game was 2:03. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Bunning Is Out, Is Rand Paul In? Jul 29, 2009
The Huffington Post his bid for the Kentucky Senate seat currently held by retiring Republican Jim Bunning. The Washington Post s Chris Cillizza had in 2010, owing to the incumbent s bizarre behavior. (The American Conservative)
How Mitch McConnell Ended Jim Bunning's Senate Career Jul 29, 2009
Republican Senator Jim Bunning of Kentucky Alex Wong / Getty ... Jim Bunning of Kentucky is leaving the Senate in much the same way his predecessor did ... But there remains a wild card: McConnell is certainly not in control of Jim Bunning. (Time.com)
Liberal Dems best take this health-care deal Jul 29, 2009
Richard Shelby of Alabama * Lisa Murkowski of Alaska * John McCain of Arizona * Mel Martinez of Florida * Johnny Isakson of Georgia * Mike Crapo of Idaho * Chuck Grassley of Iowa * Sam Brownback of Kansas * Jim Bunning of Kentucky * David Vitter of Louisiana * Kit Bond of Missouri * Judd Gregg of New Hampshire * Richard Burr of North Carolina * George Voinovich of Ohio * Tom Coburn of Oklahoma * Jim DeMint of South Carolina * John Thune of South Dakota * Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas * Bob... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Sen. Jim Bunning won't run for re-election in 2010 Jul 28, 2009
Jim Bunning won't run for re-election - Capitol Hill- msnbc ... Jim Bunning won't run for re-election ... Jim Bunning of Kentucky said Monday he will not run for a third term in 2010, citing a lack of campaign money and interference from Senate Republicans who were pushing for him to exit the race. (MSNBC -- Politics)
GOP Sen. Bunning won't run for re-election Jul 28, 2009
Jim Bunning not running for re-election ... Jim Bunning not running for re-election:/n/a/2009/07/27/national/w131921D84 ... Jim Bunning not running for re-election:/n/a/2009/07/27/national/w131921D84. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Bunning to Retire in 2010 Jul 28, 2009
By Roll Call Staff July 28, 2009, 12 a.m.. announced Monday he will not run for a third term in 2010, eliminating a political headache for Senate Republicans and bringing closure to a months-long GOP family drama accentuated by public lashings from the irascible Senator directed at the media and his colleagues. (Roll Call)
ONE LAST FASTBALL Jul 28, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 Last Update: 05:15 AM EDT. hide topics THIS WEEK'S HOT TOPICS. (New York Post -- Opinions)
MEDIA CIRCUS: Time for public Hall ballots? Talkin' Tebow Jul 28, 2009
Bill Madden, New York Daily News: "If guys choose to reveal their vote as writers, that's their prerogative. But I think it detracts from the process to make the votes public, because it opens up a whole new forum for writers' being criticized. I've always said in the past, What difference does it make if somebody gave a vote to John Lowenstein? By the same token, what difference does it make who that voter was? And in instances where a bunch of blank ballots are cast, what does it accomplish to... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bunning wont seek re-election Jul 28, 2009
Bunning wont seek re-election - Business First of Louisville. for free extra services. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Citing foes in the GOP, Bunning won’t seek reelection Jul 28, 2009
WASHINGTON - Senator Jim Bunning, the Kentucky Republican who is one of the more cantankerous and unconventional lawmakers of his era, announced yesterday that he would not seek reelection in 2010. Bunning s decision to not seek a third term is not a total surprise, since he has been unable to raise much campaign money. (Boston Globe)
Bunning will not run for re-election to Senate Jul 28, 2009
Jim Bunning of Kentucky said Monday he will not run for a third term in 2010, citing a lack of campaign money and interference from Senate Republicans who were pushing for him to exit the race ... "I will soon transition my exploratory committee to an official campaign committee, but today it is appropriate that we honor the exceptional career of Sen. Jim Bunning and take time to thank him for his extraordinary service to our state and nation," he said. (USA Today)
Bunning wont run for third term Jul 28, 2009
Jim Bunning said Monday he won t run for a third term in 2010. The 77-year-old Bunning was elected to the Senate in 1998, after serving as a congressman for 12 years. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Bernanke Takes More Hits From Congress Jul 27, 2009
Jim Bunning, a Republican. "You still resist fully opening your books. You are the one throwing away independence by acting as an arm of the Treasury.". (CBS News -- Politics)
Past donors giving up on Ky. Sen. Bunning Jul 27, 2009
Jim Bunning raised $302,466 from April through June for his re-election campaign next year, about half the haul of a potential GOP rival ... and Jim Bunning, R-Ky ... Jim Bunning's past election campaigns have found a new Republican to support for Senate. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Baseball Commentary: A perfect game and pitcher Jul 26, 2009
Those guys -- Addie Joss, Cy Young, Sandy Koufax, Jim Bunning and Randy Johnson -- are either already in the Hall of Fame or awaiting induction ... Those guys -- Addie Joss, Cy Young, Sandy Koufax, Jim Bunning and Randy Johnson -- are either already in the Hall of Fame or awaiting induction. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pirates' offense comes up empty against Diamondbacks Jul 26, 2009
" The Pirates certainly ran up the pitch count of Doug Davis (5-10) who had beaten them only once in his past five starts against them, but they collected no runs off him. Or Juan Gutierrez, he of the 4.73 ERA. Or Jon Rauch (4.25). Or Chad Qualls (3.63). These teams meet again this afternoon for the series finale. Arizona's Max Scherzer has faced the Pirates only once before, but at least they scored one run on him. Buehrle, barely 30, added a perfect game to his resume Thursday at U.S. Cellular... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mark Buehrle Jul 25, 2009
Posted: Thursday July 23, 2009 4:29PM; Updated: Thursday July 23, 2009 8:35PM. White Sox's Buehrle tosses 18th perfect game in history vs. Rays. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Light shines on unassuming Buehrle Jul 25, 2009
Jim Bunning, Addie Joss, Sandy Koufax and Cy Young already are in the Hall of Fame among this elite group, and Randy Johnson certainly will be elected five years after he retires. According to Elias Sports Bureau, approximately 195,000 games have been played in Major League history, so somewhere around 0. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
27 Up, 27 Down Jul 25, 2009
No. 11 is Philly's Jim Bunning, who joined the perfect club in 1964, and though it was against the lowly Mets, it was the first in the NL since John Ward's in 1880. Bunning also threw his perfect game on Father's Day, a fitting tribute to his nine children. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
For Buehrle, a perfect day for history Jul 24, 2009
Following up on his April 18, 2007, gem against the Rangers, Buehrle joins Sandy Koufax, Cy Young, Jim Bunning, Randy Johnson and Addie Joss with that distinction. In setting the defending American League champion Rays down in order nine times, Buehrle took a pair of unlikely heroes along for the ride of his life: Wise and Castro. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Perfect timing: Frantic pace set by Buehrle Jul 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Chicago White Sox. Perfect timing: Frantic pace for Buehrle. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Save Local TV Jul 24, 2009
Senator Jim Bunning (R). 316 Hart Senate Office Building. (FOX19.com, OH)
Rays are not your average perfecto foe Jul 24, 2009
On the flip side, the 1964 Mets might have to go down as the losingest opponent in a perfect game, with a 20-46 mark after the Phillies' Jim Bunning, the future Hall of Famer and U.S. Senator, went perfect against them, and winding up 53-109 for the season. Or perhaps that should go to the 1880 Buffalo Bisons, who were 8-18 when Monte Ward of the Providence Grays went perfect on them, and they stampeded to a 24-58 mark. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Perfect game for White Sox's Buehrle Jul 24, 2009
Mark Buehrle Jim Bunning Sandy Koufax Randy Johnson Addie Joss Cy Young. Note: Mike Witt had a perfect game and participated in a combined no-hitter. (MSNBC -- Race)
White Sox's Buehrle is perfect as Wise's catch preserves gem Jul 24, 2009
Jim Bunning, Philadelphia at New York (NL), 6-0, June 21, 1964 ... The pitchers with one of each are Johnson, Jim Bunning and Addie Joss. (USA Today -- Sports)
No-hit me, baby, one more time Jul 24, 2009
Aside from Buehrle, the following pitchers have thrown two no-hitters: Jim Bunning, Steve Busby, Carl Erskine, Bob Forsch, Pud Galvin, Ken Holtzman, Randy Johnson, Addie Joss, Dutch Leonard, Jim Maloney, Christy Mathewson, Hideo Nomo, Allie Reynolds, Frank Smith, Warren Spahn, Bill Stoneman, Virgil Trucks, Johnny Vander Meer and Don Wilson. Of that group, Vander Meer stands out because he's the only pitcher in Major League history to throw two consecutive no-hitters, having pulled that stunning... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
KEITH:Wise preserves history with unreal catch in 9th Jul 24, 2009
"I was hoping it would stay in there, give him enough room to catch it," said Buehrle, who now joins a roster of perfect game pitchers that includes both the legendary (including Hall of Famers like Cy Young, Jim Bunning, Sandy Koufax, Catfish Hunter and ) and the almost legendary (Dennis Martinez, David Wells, David Cone). But the list of perfect game men is littered too with decidedly imperfect pitchers (see Robertson, Charles; Witt, Mike; and Browning, Tom). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Perfect games Jul 24, 2009
Jim Bunning, Philadelphia at New York (NL), 6-0, June 21, 1964. x-Don L 00004000 arsen, New York (AL) vs. Brooklyn (NL), 2-0, Oct. 8, 1956. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Center fielder's catch preserves pitcher's gem Jul 24, 2009
- June 21, 1964: Jim Bunning*, Philadelphia 6, N.Y. Mets 0. - Oct. 8, 1956: Don Larsen, N.Y. Yankees 2, Brooklyn 0. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fed Chief: Govt. Averted Risk of New Great Depression Jul 23, 2009
Fed Chief Ben Bernanke Says Government Averted Risk of Great Depression Repeat - ABC News. Averted Risk of Great Depression Repeat. (ABC News)
Bernanke defends strategy to save economy Jul 23, 2009
Bernanke defends Fed moves to save economy. Also tells lawmakers high unemployment is nation's most pressing issue. (MSNBC -- Business)
New CMHA chairman has blazed his own quirky trail Jul 20, 2009
Jim Bunning, for whom Barnett held a fundraiser last fall. He s a stout conservative who said he donated to the Swift Boat Veterans campaign that helped derail Sen. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
6 Small Steps Toward a More Normal Economy Jul 19, 2009
Jim Bunning of Kentucky. The FDIC typically doesn't predict bank failures, and an FDIC spokesperson has been downplaying the number and saying Bunning got it wrong. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Ted Williams: Life of enigmatic ballplayer explored by HBO Jul 19, 2009
"Here comes Jim Bunning. Jim &$%Bunning and that little &$% slider of his.". Whack. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Fundraising picks up for GOP hopefuls Jul 19, 2009
Jim Bunning (R) whom GOP officials hope will retire brought in $300,000. Another potential Republican candidate, Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson, raised $600,000. (MSNBC -- Politics)
AP: Republican US Senators Weigh Options on Sotomayor Jul 18, 2009
James Inhofe and Jim Bunning, who have said they intend to vote no on President Barack Obama's first high court choice. With Democrats solidly behind Sotomayor, three days of grueling questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee gave Republicans no new ammunition to use against the 55-year-old nominee, who was raised in a poor New York housing project, educated in the prestige universities and rose through the legal ranks to spend 17 years on the federal bench. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Battle brewing Jul 18, 2009
Jim Bunning, said he was uncertain whether Bunning had received many letters from UPS and FedEx employees regarding the legislation. Because the revision to the RLA hasn t been included in the FAA Reauthorization Bill currently under consideration in the Senate, Bunning hasn t spent much time studying the issue, Reynard said. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Sotomayor: Some Thumbs Up, Some Thumbs Down Jul 18, 2009
James Inhofe of Oklahoma, Jim Bunning of Kentucky and Pat Roberts of Kansas have said they intend to vote no.. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Foreclosures Soar Despite $50B Obama Plan Jul 17, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009. SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. (Newsmax)
Sotomayor speeds toward Supreme Court confirmation Jul 17, 2009
Nearby in the Capitol, Senator Jim Bunning, a Kentucky Republican, announced he would oppose Sotomayor, saying she was unsuitable for the court. The National Rifle Association announced it would oppose Sotomayor, saying she held a hostile view of the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms, although a spokesman declined to say whether the group would include her confirmation vote in its ratings of lawmakers. (Boston Globe)
