Scott L. Klug
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Scott L. Klug was a Republican
member of the United States House of Representatives
from Wisconsin
, representing .
. After being educated at a private Jesuit school (Marquette University High School
), he attended Lawrence University
from which he graduated with a B.A.
in 1975. Klug received a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University
in 1976. He later received an M.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison
in 1990. Klug was a television anchor and reporter for various stations in Seattle, Washington
, Madison, Wisconsin
, and Washington, D.C.
. He also became the president of a small investment firm.
Klug was elected to Congress in 1990, defeating long-term incumbent Robert Kastenmeier
, and served from January 3, 1991 until January 3, 1999. He was not a candidate for reelection in 1998, choosing to focus on his business and keep his word on his initial campaign promise of only an eight year run. He is currently a resident of Madison, Wisconsin
. While in office, he was a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
.
Klug opposed the federal drinking age, believed alcohol regulation should be a matter left to individual states, and advocated the revocation of the National Minimum Drinking Age Act
.
He was the CEO of Trails Media Group, based in Black Earth, Wisconsin
, until 2007, when the company was sold to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In August 2007, it was announced that Klug would be co-chairing Rudy Giuliani
's presidential campaign in Wisconsin along with former U.S. Sen. Bob Kasten
and former State Sen. Cathy Stepp
(R-Yorkville).
He resides with his wife Tess, and has three sons Keefe, Brett, and Collin. The youngest of the Klugs, Collin, is studying at University of Minnesota
and is an amateur stand-up comic.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, representing .
Biography
Klug was born in Milwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
. After being educated at a private Jesuit school (Marquette University High School
Marquette University High School
Marquette University High School is a private, all-male, Jesuit, Roman Catholic school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and is a member of both the National Catholic Educational Association and the Jesuit...
), he attended Lawrence University
Lawrence University
Lawrence University is a selective, private liberal arts college with a nationally recognized conservatory of music, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Lawrence University is known for its rigorous academic environment. Founded in 1847, the first classes were held on November 12, 1849...
from which he graduated with a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in 1975. Klug received a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois, USA. Northwestern has eleven undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools offering 124 undergraduate degrees and 145 graduate and professional degrees....
in 1976. He later received an M.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
in 1990. Klug was a television anchor and reporter for various stations in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
, Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
, and Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
. He also became the president of a small investment firm.
Klug was elected to Congress in 1990, defeating long-term incumbent Robert Kastenmeier
Robert Kastenmeier
Robert William Kastenmeier is a United States politician. He represented Wisconsin in the United States House of Representatives from 1959 to 1991, and is a member of the Democratic Party.-Education:...
, and served from January 3, 1991 until January 3, 1999. He was not a candidate for reelection in 1998, choosing to focus on his business and keep his word on his initial campaign promise of only an eight year run. He is currently a resident of Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
. While in office, he was a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce
The Committee on Energy and Commerce is one of the oldest standing committees of the United States House of Representatives. Established in 1795, it has operated continuously—with various name changes and jurisdictional changes—for more than 200 years...
.
Klug opposed the federal drinking age, believed alcohol regulation should be a matter left to individual states, and advocated the revocation of the National Minimum Drinking Age Act
National Minimum Drinking Age Act
The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 was passed on July 17, 1984 by the United States Congress as a mechanism whereby all states would become thereafter required to legislate the age of 21 years as a minimum age for purchasing and publicly possessing alcoholic beverages...
.
He was the CEO of Trails Media Group, based in Black Earth, Wisconsin
Black Earth, Wisconsin
Black Earth is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,320 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Black Earth...
, until 2007, when the company was sold to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In August 2007, it was announced that Klug would be co-chairing Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani
Rudolph William Louis "Rudy" Giuliani KBE is an American lawyer, businessman, and politician from New York. He served as Mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001....
's presidential campaign in Wisconsin along with former U.S. Sen. Bob Kasten
Bob Kasten
Robert Walter "Bob" Kasten, Jr. , is a Republican politician from the state of Wisconsin who served as a U.S. Representative from 1975 to 1979 and as a U.S. Senator from 1981 to 1993.- Background :Kasten was born in Milwaukee...
and former State Sen. Cathy Stepp
Cathy Stepp
Cathy Stepp is a Wisconsin politician and business owner.Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Stepp and her husband own a construction business. From 2003 until 2007, Stepp served as a Republican in the Wisconsin State Senate. In January 2011, Governor Scott Walker appointed Stepp Secretary of the...
(R-Yorkville).
He resides with his wife Tess, and has three sons Keefe, Brett, and Collin. The youngest of the Klugs, Collin, is studying at University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,557...
and is an amateur stand-up comic.