Russ Feingold

Feingold Launches 'Spotlight on Spending' Series

Stevie Converse — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:08:54 -0500

Full article: Common Dreams
Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) announced the launch of his "Spotlight on Spending" series to highlight actions Congress can take to reduce the deficit. The first featured provision is the elimination of the Radio and TV Martí, programs dating back to the Cold War that sends broadcasts into Cuba.

AT&T Whistleblower Urges Against Immunity for Telecoms in Bush Spy Program

Stevie Converse — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:53:13 -0400

Full article: Democracy Now!
A long-time AT&T technician who leaked internal documents that revealed the company had given the National Security Agency access to its fiber optic Internet cables is urging Congress to not grant immunity to the telcos for illegally spying on Americans.

Kohl, Feingold Must Oppose Media Consolidation

Stevie Converse — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:13:44 -0400

Full article: Capital Times
On issues of media consolidation and monopoly, Wisconsin Sens. Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold have "gotten it" for a long time. For the good of our democracy, they should cast enthusiastic votes in favor of reversing the FCC's decision to relax media ownership rules.

'Deafening' Silence on Analyst Story

Stevie Converse — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:03:16 -0400

Full article: Politico
Michael Calderone and Avi Zenilman