Interview with James Bruce, September 12th, 2003

Accession Number:
2003OH179 Leg 063
Interviewee: 
James Bruce
Interviewer: 
Eric Moyen
Interview Date: 
Friday, September 12th, 2003
Summary: 

Bruce (House 1964-2004, 9th district; Democrat) recalls his childhood and college experiences in eastern Tennessee before coming to Kentucky. He reflects on his 40 years in the House, including his impressions of several governors, legislators and leaders, key legislation in banking and transportation, his philosophy of government, his wife's role in advancing his career as legislator, and the move towards legislative independence.

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Keywords:

  • Banking and Insurance Committee (Chair)
  • Pam Luckett
  • Transportation Committee (Chair)
  • campaigning
  • office space for legislators
  • legislative independence
  • ethics legislation
  • Sales tax legislation
  • transportation legislation
Format: 
Digital Audio
Interview Restricted: 
No Restrictions

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