Thursday, February 24, 2011

Russ Feingold honored in Wisconsin, Saturday Rally at LA City Hall

Rally to Save the American Dream

When: Saturday, February 26th, 12:00 PM

Where: Southwest side of LA City Hall, on 1st Street, between
Spring and Main Street, 200 N. Spring Street )
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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From: Jerry Kay
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 6:21 PM
Subject: Fw: Feingold press release

Hi,
I sent Josef your Wisconsin news and asked if his college is at all into it. here's what he wrote back. Jerry

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Josef A. Kay <josef.a.kay@lawrence.edu>
To: "jerrykay@sbcglobal.net" <jerrykay@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Wed, February 23, 2011 5:03:16 PM
Subject: FW: Feingold press release

Hey dad,

 

Yes, the WI news is a big deal on campus. A lot of students have been going to Madison and joining in the protests. My band director gave us a small talk during rehearsal Monday about how important it is to join the ongoing dialogue (a lot of the kids in the band are Music Education majors). I'm wayyy too busy to research the relevant details of the bill, but my cook has been giving me (and everyone else in the house) a good idea of what the counterarguments are!

Here's some news that we just got today from Lawrence...

 

- Josef


From: Laurie A. Petrick
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 10:21 AM
Subject: Feingold press release

Lawrence University Recognizes Russ Feingold with Honorary Degree at June Commencement

APPLETON, WIS. —
Lawrence University will recognize former U.S. Senator Russ Feingold with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree Sunday, June 5 at the college's 162nd commencement. Feingold also will serve as the principal commencement speaker.

The Doctor of Humane Letters degree is in recognition of Russ Feingold's distinguished service to the state of Wisconsin and to the nation during his 28 years in public service to date. Feingold, 57, established himself as one of the U.S. Senate's most independent voices during his 18-year career there. He was the only senator to vote against the Patriot Act in 2001, opposed President Obama's decision to expand the war in Afghanistan, was the first senator to propose a timetable to exit Iraq and fought against financial deregulation and trade agreements like NAFTA he considered unfair. He lost his 2010 election bid for a fourth term to Oshkosh businessman Ron Johnson.

"Senator Feingold exemplifies the 'responsible and meaningful citizenship' that Lawrence University values, that is central to our mission and that we would like our students to observe in action," said Lawrence President Jill Beck. "As we celebrate the commencement of the Class of 2011, we are honored to be doing so with a thoughtful and humane leader who exemplifies integrity and independent thinking."

Recognized as an effective legislator who worked across party lines on both domestic and foreign policy, Feingold is perhaps best known for his work on campaign finance reform. It resulted in the landmark Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, better known as the McCain-Feingold bill, which he co-authored with Republican John McCain. As a senator, he served on the Senate Budget, Judiciary, Foreign Relations and Intelligence committees.

Earlier this year, Feingold accepted a visiting professor appointment at Marquette University Law School to teach the course "Current Legal Issues: The U.S. Senate." In February, Feingold announced the formation of Progressives United, a grassroots political action committee to counter corporate influence in politics. The organization will support candidates while serving as a media and political watchdog.

Feingold graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1975 and attended Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. He returned to the states and earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1979. Before joining the Wisconsin legislature, Feingold practiced law in Madison from 1979-85.

A native of Janesville, Feingold first ran for public office in 1982, winning a seat in the Wisconsin State Senate. He was re-elected in 1986 and 1990 before successfully running for the U.S. Senate in 1992, defeating two-term incumbent Republican Robert Kasten. As a U.S. Senator, Feingold made a point of visiting each of Wisconsin's 72 counties annually to conduct "listening sessions" with voters. This approach was one example of Senator Feingold's honest desire to represent his state with respect for all of its citizens.

About Lawrence University
Charting an uncommon course in higher education for more than 160 years, Lawrence University uniquely integrates a college of liberal arts and sciences with a conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. It ranks among the nation's best small, private colleges, and was selected for inclusion in the book "Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About College." The development of multiple interests and community engagement are central to the Lawrence experience, where classes or creative and research projects tailored to students' educational interests and life objectives are prevalent. Lawrence draws its 1,520 students from 44 states and 51 countries. Its picturesque, residential campus is nestled on the banks of the Fox River in Appleton, Wisconsin. For more information about Lawrence University visit www.lawrence.edu.

 

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