Proxmire
Bulldog of the Senate
Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, 20th Century, Biography & Memoir, Political
| Author: | Jonathan Kasparek | ISBN: | 9780870209093 |
| Publisher: | Wisconsin Historical Society Press | Publication: | February 25, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Wisconsin Historical Society Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jonathan Kasparek |
| ISBN: | 9780870209093 |
| Publisher: | Wisconsin Historical Society Press |
| Publication: | February 25, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Wisconsin Historical Society Press |
| Language: | English |
Proxmire: Bulldog of the Senate is the first comprehensive biography of one of Wisconsin’s most important, and entertaining, political figures. Known for championing consumer-protection legislation and farming interests, Senator Proxmire also fought continuously against wasteful government spending, highlighting the most egregious examples with his monthly “Golden Fleece Award.” Remembered by many Wisconsinites as a friendly, hand-shaking fixture at sporting events and state fairs, Proxmire was one of the few politicians who voted his conscience and never forgot about the people he represented.
Proxmire: Bulldog of the Senate is the first comprehensive biography of one of Wisconsin’s most important, and entertaining, political figures. Known for championing consumer-protection legislation and farming interests, Senator Proxmire also fought continuously against wasteful government spending, highlighting the most egregious examples with his monthly “Golden Fleece Award.” Remembered by many Wisconsinites as a friendly, hand-shaking fixture at sporting events and state fairs, Proxmire was one of the few politicians who voted his conscience and never forgot about the people he represented.
