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William M. Ketchum
William M. Ketchum Congressional Service
William M. Ketchum is a retired United States Congressman for the state of California. WILLIAM served as a Senator for the state of California and served a total of 1 term in congress.
William M. Ketchum participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 175 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 721 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeWilliam Ketchum supported policies aimed at reducing taxes and government regulation, promoting free-market principles.
Agriculture
ConservativeKetchum advocated for policies benefiting farmers and the agricultural industry, stressing the importance of subsidies and support for rural communities.
Immigration
ConservativeHe favored stricter immigration controls and enforcement measures, advocating for reduced immigration levels.
Education
ConservativeKetchum supported educational reforms that included increased local control and private school options, opposing federal oversight.
Energy
ConservativeHe promoted the expansion of domestic energy production, particularly fossil fuels, supporting deregulation in the energy sector.
Climate change
ConservativeKetchum was skeptical of government-led initiatives to combat climate change, prioritizing economic growth over environmental regulations.
Healthcare
ConservativeHe opposed expansive government involvement in healthcare, favoring market-based solutions and private sector competition.
Housing
ConservativeKetchum did not prioritize extensive government intervention in housing markets, preferring private sector-led development.
Transportation
ConservativeHe supported improvements in infrastructure but was cautious about federal spending, advocating for state-level solutions.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeKetchum emphasized the importance of supporting veterans through government programs focused on healthcare and employment services.
Voting rights
ConservativeHe supported measures such as voter ID laws, emphasizing election integrity and security requirements.