Jonathan Kasparek, a professor of history at 51ÁÔÆæ at Waukesha, is the author of a new book published by the Wisconsin Historical Press.<\/p>\n
“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, Sen. William Proxmire also fought continuously against wasteful government spending, highlighting the most egregious examples with his monthly “Golden Fleece Award.”<\/p>\n
Based on extensive research in the senator’s papers and on interviews with family and colleagues, Kasparek’s book fills a significant gap in Wisconsin’s political history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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