Scott L. Klug
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| In office 1991–1999 |
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| Preceded by | Robert Kastenmeier |
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| Succeeded by | Tammy Baldwin |
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| Born | January 16, 1953 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tess Klug |
| Profession | journalist, businessman |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Scott L. Klug (born January 16, 1953) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin, representing Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district.
Klug was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After being educated at a private Jesuit school (Marquette High School), he attended Lawrence University in 1975 from which he graduated with a B.A. 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. He is currently a resident of Madison, Wisconsin. While in office, he was a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Klug opposed federal drinking age, believed alcohol regulation should be a matter left to individual states, and advocated the revocation of National Minimum Drinking Age Act.[1]
Klug received a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University in 1976. He is currently the CEO of Trails Media Group, based in Black Earth, 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 currently resides with his wife Tess, and his sons Keefe(22), Brett(18), and Collin(15).
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| Preceded by Robert Kastenmeier |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district 1991–1999 |
Succeeded by Tammy Baldwin |
| Representatives to the 102nd–105th United States Congresses from Wisconsin | ||
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| 102nd | Senate: B. Kasten | H. Kohl | House: L. Aspin | S. Klug | S. Gunderson | J. Kleczka | J. Moody | T. Petri | D. Obey | T. Roth | J. Sensenbrenner |
| 103rd | Senate: H. Kohl | R. Feingold | House: P. Barca | S. Klug | S. Gunderson | J. Kleczka | T. Barrett | T. Petri | D. Obey | T. Roth | J. Sensenbrenner |
| 104th | Senate: H. Kohl | R. Feingold | House: M. Neumann | S. Klug | S. Gunderson | J. Kleczka | T. Barrett | T. Petri | D. Obey | T. Roth | J. Sensenbrenner |
| 105th | Senate: H. Kohl | R. Feingold | House: M. Neumann | S. Klug | R. Kind | J. Kleczka | T. Barrett | T. Petri | D. Obey | J. W. Johnson | J. Sensenbrenner |
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