Russ Feingold

American politician and lawyer, U.S. Senator

Russ Feingold - American politician and lawyer, U.S. Senator
Born

March 2nd, 1953
72 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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An American lawyer and politician served as a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin from 1993 to 2011. Played a pivotal role in crafting the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, also known as the McCain-Feingold Act, addressing campaign finance regulation. Advocated for civil liberties and was active in efforts related to domestic policy and foreign affairs.

Served as U.S. Senator from Wisconsin

Co-authored the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act

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