There are a number of threads that have run through many of Senator Warren's legislative efforts, but two of the most common are (i) her determination to increase the power of government regulators against private interests (see ) and (ii) her attempts to suppress, rather than engage with, viewpoints that are contrary to her own (see ; ; ; ; . While the Warren bill and its House companion are styled as being "anti-corruption," the likely effect would be to (i) ensure…

Compare and contrast Commissioner Peirce's skeptical statement on ESG disclosure with Commissioner Stein's (see also Cabinet commentary ). There are tremendous benefits to this open dialogue and the fact that the two Commissioners have clearly articulated opposing views.