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Affiliation | Democratic |
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Name | Russ Feingold |
Address | 7114 Donna Drive Middleton, Wisconsin 53562-3506, United States |
Email | None |
Website | http://russfeingold.com/ |
Born |
March 02, 1953 |
Died |
Still Living
(71 years) |
Contributor | ArmyDem |
Last Modifed | E Pluribus Unum Sep 15, 2024 09:06am |
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Info | "Feingold won big after voting against the Iraq war and Bush's tax cuts, and having cast the lone vote in the Senate against the Patriot Act" -Chicago Tribune
Russ Feingold is an independent voice in the United States Senate. Best known for leading the fight for campaign finance reform in the Senate with Republican Senator John McCain, Feingold has been a tireless leader in bipartisan efforts to restore fiscal discipline in Congress and reduce the federal deficit. Senator Feingold also cast the lone vote against the USA PATRIOT Act in 2001 and has continued to be a leader in the bipartisan effort to protect our rights and freedoms and fix the flawed provisions of the Act.
When he first ran for the U.S. Senate in 1992, Senator Feingold pledged to hold town hall-style listening sessions in every one of Wisconsin’s 72 counties every year. To date, he has held over 1,100 listening sessions. These listening sessions provide the people of Wisconsin an opportunity to discuss issues directly with Senator Feingold without an appointment, without making a political contribution, and without having to go to Washington, D.C. These town hall meetings have been the foundation and driving force behind Feingold’s legislative agenda, and in recent years he has brought his signature listening sessions outside of Wisconsin to states such as Alabama, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
A National Leader in Domestic and Foreign Policy
Senator Feingold has a long record of accomplishment on reform issues, including his key leadership role in the successful efforts to pass the congressional gift ban and lobbying disclosure legislation, as well as work on many other reform initiatives.
Feingold is also recognized leader in the fight to cut wasteful spending and reduce the nation's growing deficit. A ten-time winner of the Concord Coalition's deficit hawk award, he is the lead author of legislation to institute Pay-As-You-Go legislation to enforce limits on federal spending in Congress. As a member of the Senate Budget Committee, he has worked with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to reform budget rules and restore fiscal sanity to the congressional budgeting process.
A member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Feingold has brought critical attention to the need to combat terrorism without undermining the rights and freedoms of law-abiding Americans. He has been a leader on the fight to fix the USA PATRIOT Act and has been an outspoken critic of the illegal secret wiretapping of U.S. citizens by the Bush administration.
As a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, and the Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, Feingold brings a critical focus to the fight against terrorism. Feingold opposed the war with Iraq because he understood from the start that it would direct critical resources away from the fight against the forces that attacked us September 11, 2001, and their allies. In August 2005, Senator Feingold became the first U.S. Senator to propose a flexible target date for completion of our military mission and withdrawal of troops from Iraq. He believes that our seemingly indefinite military presence in Iraq is fueling the insurgency and is not creating the conditions needed for a smooth transfer of authority to the new Iraqi government.
Background
In 1917, Feingold's family settled in Janesville, Wisconsin, where he was born to parents Leon and Sylvia on March 2, 1953. Feingold graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1975, received a degree from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar in 1977, and then went on to Harvard Law School, where he earned his degree in 1979.
In 1982, in his first try for elective office, Feingold defeated a longtime incumbent and was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate for the 27th District. Feingold was reelected in 1986 and 1990. When Feingold first ran for the U.S. Senate in 1992, he won a tough three-way primary, and went on to defeat a two-term incumbent. Feingold was reelected to the Senate in 1998 and 2004.
Senator Feingold has two daughters, Jessica and Ellen. Feingold is a member of Beth Hillel Temple in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He lives in Middleton, Wisconsin.
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Jun 18, 2013 12:00pm |
News |
Kerry names Feingold special envoy for African region, including DRC
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Homegrown Democrat |
Oct 10, 2011 02:00pm |
Strategy |
Russ Feingold to Dems: 'This is no time to hang back'
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Jun 12, 2011 10:40pm |
News |
Feingold in Walkerville: 'We will not stop until we win'
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Jun 08, 2011 03:55pm |
News |
Russ Feingold Raises More Than $130,000 For Wisconsin Democratic Recall Candidates
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Apr 29, 2011 02:00pm |
Statement |
Feingold compares new Obama fundraising group to Karl Rove
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Article |
Craverguy |
Apr 15, 2011 12:45am |
Report |
Russ Feingold's PAC Raises $1 Million To Fight Corporate Influence
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Article |
Craverguy |
Apr 14, 2011 12:00pm |
News |
Feingold Slams Both Parties After Getting Award
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Article |
Craverguy |
Mar 30, 2011 02:15pm |
News |
Feingold, MoveOn Call on Immelt to Resign From Obama's Jobs Council
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Mar 01, 2011 01:00pm |
Blog Entry |
Second Gilded Age
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Feb 24, 2011 12:35pm |
Blog Entry |
Feingold Versus the Kochs
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Feb 16, 2011 11:50am |
Announcement |
Feingold Forms Political Group to Combat Corporate Influence
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Jan 19, 2011 12:00pm |
Announcement |
Ex-U.S. Sen. Feingold Gets Book Deal
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Article |
Craverguy |
Jan 13, 2011 08:00pm |
Interview |
Russ Feingold Speaks Out
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Jan 05, 2011 05:35pm |
Announcement |
Russ Feingold to Teach at Marquette Law School
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Article |
Craverguy |
Dec 30, 2010 04:00pm |
Perspective |
Thank you, Russ Feingold
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Article |
Craverguy |
Dec 09, 2010 01:50pm |
Statement |
Sen. Feingold bids farewell with thanks for 'incredible opportunity'
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Nov 30, 2010 10:25am |
Speech |
Russ Feingold: An example of courage and conviction in the Senate (Sen. John McCain)
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Nov 23, 2010 12:00am |
Speculative |
Another Option for Feingold: Wis. State Supreme Court
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Nov 03, 2010 04:40pm |
Announcement |
Feingold 'has no current plans to run for anything'
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Nov 03, 2010 11:10am |
Profile |
Russ Feingold At Rest
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Article |
Craverguy |
Oct 31, 2010 11:00pm |
Editorial |
The Tragedy of Russ Feingold
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Oct 31, 2010 06:10am |
Profile |
Russ Feingold's last stand
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Article |
Craverguy |
Oct 30, 2010 06:25pm |
News |
Hoax package sent to Wisconsin senator
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Oct 23, 2010 11:15pm |
Profile |
Feingold takes pride in stances
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Article |
Craverguy |
Aug 18, 2010 08:00pm |
General |
Sen. Feingold speaks out in support of mosque near Ground Zero
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Article |
Penguin |
Jul 13, 2010 09:00am |
General |
Russ Feingold's defiance irks liberals
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Article |
Brandonius Maximus |
Jun 01, 2010 02:00pm |
Op-Ed by Candidate |
Financial reform bill fails test of real reform
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Article |
Penguin |
May 06, 2010 09:00am |
Speech |
Feingold Will Filibuster FinReg Without Serious Banking Reform
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Article |
Craverguy |
Feb 25, 2010 11:20am |
News |
Feingold named Government Leader of the Year by veterans
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Oct 17, 2009 03:40pm |
Proposed Legislation |
Feingold to introduce new deficit reduction bill
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Article |
Craverguy |
Oct 07, 2009 12:00pm |
Op-Ed by Candidate |
Time to Draw Down in Afghanistan
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Article |
Craverguy |
Sep 24, 2009 12:00pm |
Op-Ed by Candidate |
Fixing the Patriot Act, Restoring the Constitution
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Article |
Craverguy |
Sep 21, 2009 12:00pm |
Op-Ed by Candidate |
Bold Feingold could lead the way out of Afghanistan
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Article |
Craverguy |
Sep 21, 2009 12:00pm |
Editorial |
Leading a revolution against czars
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Article |
Craverguy |
Sep 20, 2009 12:00am |
Blog Entry |
Feingold Bests Obama in Straight Talk, Voter Trust
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Article |
Craverguy |
Sep 17, 2009 12:00am |
Statement |
Feingold sharply critical of plan to overhaul nation’s health care system
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Article |
Craverguy |
Sep 15, 2009 05:00am |
Commentary |
This time, Feingold is battling a Democrat in the White House
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Article |
Craverguy |
Sep 08, 2009 12:00pm |
News |
Feingold: Cap-and-trade bill could hurt Wisconsin
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Article |
Craverguy |
Aug 31, 2009 03:45pm |
Editorial |
Feingold Gets Afghanistan Right
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Article |
Craverguy |
Aug 28, 2009 12:00am |
Op-Ed by Candidate |
The Road Home From Afghanistan
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Article |
Craverguy |
Aug 25, 2009 02:00pm |
General |
Feingold: No health care bill before Christmas
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Article |
Mr. Politics |
Aug 24, 2009 12:00am |
Statement |
Feingold opposes Obama on troops to Afghanistan
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Article |
Craverguy |
Aug 21, 2009 12:00pm |
News |
Senate Panel Okays Ban on Gubernatorial Appointments to Vacant Senate Seats
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Article |
Craverguy |
Aug 17, 2009 12:00pm |
Statement |
Statement of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold on the Public Option
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Article |
Craverguy |
Aug 07, 2009 12:00am |
Opinion |
Obama Should Nominate Feingold Next to Supreme Court
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Article |
Craverguy |
Aug 05, 2009 01:10pm |
Interview |
Feingold Set to Oppose Further Troop Boost for Afghanistan
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Article |
Craverguy |
Jul 24, 2009 12:00am |
Interview |
Feingold: White House is Whistling Past Afghan Graveyard
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Article |
Craverguy |
Jul 21, 2009 09:05pm |
Press Release |
REPORT CONFIRMS FEINGOLD, GILLIBRAND CONCERNS ABOUT IMPACT OF DOWN ECONOMY ON FARMERS, OUTLINES OPTIONS TO REDUCE FARM FORECLOSURES
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Article |
Penguin |
Jul 20, 2009 08:30am |
Blog Entry |
Feingold Hits Obama’s Intel Chief: You’re Wrong, CIA Officials May Have Broken Law
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Article |
Craverguy |
Jul 14, 2009 02:30pm |
News |
Feingold Presses on Guns, Executive Power
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Article |
Craverguy |
Jul 11, 2009 12:00am |
Statement |
Feingold criticizes Democrats for rejecting anti-earmark measure
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Article |
Craverguy |
Jul 08, 2009 04:55pm |
Blog Entry |
Feingold among least likely Dems to vote with Obama
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Article |
Craverguy |
Jul 07, 2009 09:00pm |
General |
India's tariffs continue to stymie Harley, Feingold says
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Article |
Penguin |
Jun 19, 2009 12:00am |
Video |
Russ Feingold: Yeah…I’ll Say It. My Goal Is “Single-Payer” Heathcare
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Article |
Craverguy |
Jun 17, 2009 12:00am |
Op-Ed by Candidate |
Congress must meet health care goals
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Article |
Craverguy |
Jun 15, 2009 03:15pm |
Statement |
Feingold Asks Obama to Clarify Position on Warrantless Wiretapping
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Article |
Craverguy |
Jun 14, 2009 09:15am |
Analysis |
Feingold's favorables
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Article |
Craverguy |
May 27, 2009 01:35pm |
Statement |
Feingold: Single-payer health care doubtful
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Article |
Craverguy |
May 24, 2009 12:10pm |
Commentary |
Feingold's Constitutional Objection to 'Prolonged Detention'
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Article |
Craverguy |
May 22, 2009 12:00am |
Statement |
Feingold: Prolonged detention would ’set the stage for future Guantanamos’
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Article |
Craverguy |
May 13, 2009 12:00am |
Statement |
Feingold: Cheney interrogation claims 'misleading'
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Article |
Craverguy |
Apr 28, 2009 09:30am |
Statement |
Feingold Blasts Obama on State Secrets Privilege
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Article |
Craverguy |
Apr 21, 2009 03:35pm |
Speech |
Feingold Unloads on Peggy Noonan: "Never Heard Anything Quite As Disturbing"
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Article |
Craverguy |
Apr 18, 2009 12:00am |
Interview |
Feingold vows fight for 'fiscal discipline'
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Article |
Craverguy |
Apr 14, 2009 12:00am |
Op-Ed by Candidate |
Congress Does Not Deserve Any Special Treatment
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Article |
Craverguy |
Apr 01, 2009 12:00am |
Commentary |
Double dose of good government from Russell Feingold
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Article |
Craverguy |
Mar 31, 2009 12:00am |
Profile |
Feingold Is Eager for Some Victories
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Article |
Craverguy |
Mar 21, 2009 12:00am |
Profile |
Feingold shows his independent streak
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Article |
Craverguy |
Mar 11, 2009 12:00pm |
News |
Feingold votes against $410 billion spending bill
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Article |
Craverguy |
Feb 22, 2009 12:00am |
Op-Ed by Candidate |
Empower the people
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Article |
Craverguy |
Feb 18, 2009 09:00am |
News |
Not so fast on Afghanistan, top Democrat warns
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Article |
Craverguy |
Feb 06, 2009 05:00pm |
News |
Feingold’s anti-pork amendment fails
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Article |
Craverguy |
Feb 03, 2009 04:35pm |
Commentary |
Fodder For Feingold?
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Article |
Craverguy |
Jan 29, 2009 06:00pm |
Statement |
Statement on Constitutional Amendment Concerning Senate Vacancies
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Article |
Bob Sacamano |
Jan 25, 2009 02:00pm |
News |
Feingold Wants to End Senate Appointments
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Article |
TX DEM |
Jan 07, 2009 01:00pm |
Commentary |
Feingold's Outline for a Constitutional Presidency
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Article |
Craverguy |
Nov 20, 2008 08:00pm |
Statement |
An unpardonable use of power
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Article |
Penguin |
Oct 01, 2008 05:00pm |
Press Release |
Statement of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold On Opposing the Bailout
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Article |
Penguin |
Jun 24, 2008 11:00pm |
General |
Feingold to filibuster warrantless wiretapping bill
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Article |
Penguin |
Jan 03, 2007 10:15pm |
Press Release |
FEINGOLD BEGINS 110TH CONGRESS WITH PUSH TO REDEPLOY OUR TROOPS FROM IRAQ
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Article |
Penguin |
Nov 13, 2006 10:00pm |
Opinion |
Beltway cynics get it wrong
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Article |
Penguin |
Sep 12, 2006 06:00pm |
News |
Feingold to Bush: Stop calling them 'Islamic fascists'
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Article |
Penguin |
Aug 13, 2006 09:00pm |
News |
Feingold again slams Bush's policies on Iraq
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Article |
Penguin |
Jun 22, 2006 01:00pm |
Interview |
THE REAL MAVERICK [Russ Feingold]
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Article |
RP |
Apr 04, 2006 07:45pm |
Press Release |
FEINGOLD OPPOSES DISCRIMINATORY AMENDMENT; SUPPORTS MARRIAGE EQUALITY
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Article |
Penguin |
Mar 27, 2006 06:00pm |
Commentary |
GOP chair: 'Feingold is a patriot'
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Article |
RP |
Mar 26, 2006 07:00am |
News |
Feingold's Censure Resolution May Pay Off
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Article |
COSDem |
Mar 24, 2006 09:00pm |
Opinion |
Feingold stands alone again when standing on principle
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Article |
Guy |
Mar 19, 2006 02:00pm |
General |
Introducing Mr. McDean?
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Article |
COSDem |
Mar 17, 2006 01:00pm |
Commentary |
Democrats Fumble Feingold's Grenade
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Article |
SC Moose |
Mar 13, 2006 06:00pm |
Advertisement |
Co-Sponsor Feingold's Resolution to Censure the President
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Article |
Penguin |
Mar 12, 2006 01:00pm |
News |
Feingold Wants Bush Censured for Spying
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Article |
Penguin |
Feb 08, 2006 12:15pm |
Speech |
On the President’s Warrantless Wiretapping Program, by Russ Feingold
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Article |
Guy |
Jan 24, 2006 03:00pm |
Opinion |
Feingold: Alito Would Be "Dangerous Addition" to Court
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Article |
Guy |
Jan 18, 2006 11:15am |
News |
Feingold: Too early to decide on presidential run
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Nov 27, 2005 10:00am |
News |
[WI Sen] Feingold: U.S. Due for 'Cheesehead' Prez
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Oct 11, 2005 10:00pm |
Interview |
Why the U.S. must leave Iraq
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Article |
Penguin |
Oct 06, 2005 01:00pm |
Interview |
Feingold says Democrats will announce plan for Iraq
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Article |
RP |
Aug 23, 2005 06:00pm |
Interview |
Interview with Russ Feingold
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Article |
Penguin |
Aug 18, 2005 12:00am |
General |
Senator Calling for Iraq Pullout in 2006
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Article |
Penguin |
Apr 11, 2005 05:45pm |
General |
Russ Feingold, Wife Divorcing
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Article |
COSDem |
Apr 11, 2005 05:00pm |
General |
Russ Feingold urged to pursue presidency
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Article |
COSDem |
Mar 20, 2005 09:00pm |
News |
[Russ]Feingold mending fences in Alabama
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Article |
User 490 |
Dec 17, 2003 12:00am |
Humor |
Senate Carpool 'Forgets' To Pick Up Feingold Again
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Article |
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