Senator Bunning Provides Chamber Partners with Update

	Chamber Chairman Todd Davis (left) and U.S. Senator Jim Bunning

BOWLING GREEN, KY-United States Senator Jim Bunning offered insights into current U.S. legislation when he spoke to the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 9, during his Washington Update, which was sponsored by Jim Johnson Nissan Hyundai, at the Kentucky Museum on Western Kentucky University's campus.

"Washington Updates such as this one provide Chamber partners with an opportunity to learn about federal legislation firsthand from officials like Senator Bunning. One of our goals is to help our partners learn more about legislation that will affect them, and Senator Bunning's presentation helped us in meeting that goal," said Chamber Chairman Todd Davis. "The event on Thursday also gave us a special chance to thank Senator Bunning for all that he does for South Central Kentucky."

Senator Bunning touched on issues dominating conversations in the U.S. Senate at this time, particularly financial bailouts, the mortgage crisis, and affordable education, as well as proposed legislation for card checks and universal healthcare. During his remarks, he shared his concerns over the increasing level of debt the United States is facing-$12.5 trillion currently. He warned against the government continuing to spend money at an unsustainable rate and spoke about the work of the Federal Reserve.

"We're proud to host events like the Washington Update to promote legislative awareness in our community," said R. Marc Elliott, CEcD, AICP, Chamber vice president for property development and public policy. "We appreciate Senator Bunning taking time out of his schedule to visit the Chamber and Bowling Green because he affords us an opportunity to learn more about the activities in Washington that will influence our local community."

The Chamber's Legislative Action Committee hosted this Washington Update. Insight Communications recorded the event, which will replay on Insight Channel 5 at the following times:

• Mondays, April 13 and 20, at 12 p.m.
• Tuesdays, April 14 and 21, at 7:30 p.m.
• Thursdays, April 16 and 23, at 10 a.m.
• Saturdays, April 18 and 25, at 1 p.m.
• Sundays, April 19 and 26, at 5 p.m.

Incorporated in 1935, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is the driving force for economic development in South Central Kentucky. As one of only 336 chambers nationwide to be accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the fourth largest chamber in Kentucky, the Chamber serves as a premier business advocate for its more than 1,300 partners. Its primary goals are to promote growth and success in the business community, reaching its small business partners and those in large industries alike. With leadership programs, governmental relations projects, educational initiatives and involvement opportunities, the Chamber aims to support the community and its neighbors in order to enhance the business climate and continue to grow the region.