Ronald James Kind

Ronald James "Ron" Kind has been a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the 3rd District of Wisconsin since 1997. Kind is the Democratic Chief Deputy Whip.

Iraq War
Kind voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.

Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal

Bio
Ron Kind was born March 16, 1963 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He accepted an academic scholarship to Harvard University where he graduated with honors in 1985. While attending Harvard, worked during the summer with Wisconsin Senator William Proxmire in Washington. In Proxmire's office he helped investigate wasteful abuses of taxpayer money, which provided the basis for some of the Senator's famous Golden Fleece awards. Kind went on to receive a Master's Degree from the London School of Economics and a Law Degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. He practiced law for two years at the law firm of Quarles and Brady in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Kind returned to his hometown of La Crosse to become a county prosecutor and served as special prosecutor in numerous counties throughout western Wisconsin.

Congressional career
In 1996 Kind won the 3rd Congressional District seat being vacated by 16-year incumbent, Steve Gunderson.

Since being elected to Congress, Kind has focused his attention on issues of fiscal responsibility, education, agriculture, healthcare, campaign finance reform, and protection of the Mississippi River.

2006 congressional elections
Kind defeated Republican Paul Nelson to retain his seat.

Money in politics
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Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)

 * House Committee on Natural Resources
 * Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans
 * Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public lands
 * House Committee on Ways and Means
 * Subcommittee on Health
 * Subcommittee on Oversight

Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)

 * House Committee on Budget
 * House Committee on Education and the Workforce
 * Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness
 * Subcommittee on Education Reform
 * House Committee on Resources
 * Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation Wildlife and Oceans
 * Subcommittee on National Parks Recreation and Public Lands

Coalitions and Caucuses

 * Democratic Chief Deputy Whip
 * Co-founder, Upper Mississippi River Congressional Caucus
 * Co-chair, New Democrat Coalition

2008 Campaign Contact Information
Official Kind for Congress campaign website

P.O. Box 184 La Crosse WI 54602-0184

Phone: 608.782.3444 Fax: 608.782.4433

E-mail form

Articles and resources

 * Official website
 * Campaign website
 * Democratic Party of Wisconsin profile

Local blogs and discussion sites

 * The Xoff Files