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What’s the Best Kept Secret About John Kerry?

[fedupinBushcountry]

1. That is cool

I voted for the Times "Honest Man in Politics '96. Do you know if that article is online? That would be good to have.

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2. It would be a great find!

Maybe Tay could find it!

[whometense]

4. Got it

CAMPAIGN NOTEBOOK
Time
September 23, 1996
Author: CHARLOTTE FALTERMAYER, JANICE M. HOROWITZ,
BELINDA LUSCOMBE, JEFFERY C. RUBIN, ALAIN L. SANDERS,
LEWIS M. SIMONS AND SIDNEY URQUHART
Estimated printed pages: 2

DIOGENES INDEX (Searching for an honest man)
"I will vote against this bill, though I am not for same-sex marriage, because I believe that this debate is fundamentally ugly (and) flawed." --Senator John Kerry (D., Mass.), the only Senator up for re-election to vote against the antigay Defense of Marriage Act

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5. Excellent! Thanks!

That's a wonderful list you posted below.

[whometense]

3. What a find!

I voted for the "Honest Man in Politics" too.

We all know how honest he is; I just didn't know anyone outside of a certain circle knew it.

Did find this:

http://wizbangblog.com/2004/08/19/new-york-times-calles-me-a-zealot.php

Here is a start for accomplishments.

2002
1. Massachusetts Telecommunications Council "Policy Maker of the Year"
2. NAM Vets of Cape Cod and Islands Award For Significant and Exemplary Support Rendered To Veterans of This Country and of the Cape and Islands
3. John W. McCormick Award for Public Service

2001
1. June 21, 2002
Parents for Residential Reform, Mass Families Organizing for Change and the Federation for Children with Special Needs presented The Powerful Friend Recognition Award to Senator Kerry "for his outstanding leadership and national voice on behalf of children with disabilities and their families".
2. Visiting Nurse Association of America's "Legislator of the Year"
3. Gerry Studds Stewardship Award from the Boston Harbor Island Alliance for his work to preserve the Boston Harbor Islands
4. Institute of International Education's "Steven P. Duggan Award for International Understanding" for lifetime achievement in public service and leadership in the U.S. Senate

2000
1. Massachusetts Association of Home Health Care's "Legislator of the Year"
2. American Jewish Committee's "Congressional Leadership Award" for efforts on religious freedom in the workplace

1999
1. Friends of the Public Garden's "Henry Lee Award" for efforts to preserve Boston's green spaces

1998
1. "Zero to Three" Association's "Achievement Award" for work on early childhood development issues
2. Association for Enterprise's "Leadership Award" for leadership on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
3. Assumption College's "Presidential Medal"


1997
1. National Health Association's "Legislator of the Year Award" for support of expanded child care and attention for at-risk children. Sponsored 1997 Early Childhood Development Act

1996
1. Armenian Assembly of America's Award for service and commitment to the Armenian people. John Kerry was co-sponsor of Humanitarian Aid Corridor Act, providing aid to Armenia and other nations
2. Time Magazine's "Honest Man in Politics Award" for being only Senator up for reelection in 1996 to vote against Defense of Marriage Act

1995
1. Environmental Business Council Paul Keogh Award June 9, 1995 for distinguished commitment to environmental industries

1993
1. Tri-Community Chamber of Commerce George B. Wells Award December 7, 1993 for leadership in tourism

1990
1. Minority Business Enterprise Legal Defense Fund "Minority Business Development Trendsetter of the Year" June 17, 1990
2. SMU Labor Education Center Arnold M. Dubin Award November 15, 1990 for outstanding contributions to the causes of labor and social justice

1998
1. League of Conservation Voters Award honored for having one of the best For environmental voting record over previous 5 years

1988
1. Commencement speaker for Umass/Boston 20th Commencement UMass Boston Honorary Degree
2. Brockton Little League's "Appreciation Award" March 7, 1988 for work with special needs division

1986
1. B'nai Brith Council of Greater Boston's "Man of the Year"

1985
1. National Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy Award honored JK at a reception at the Boston Center for Adult Education
Biography
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Looks like someone might have pulled that off the senate website.

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6. Remember this?

http://www.backbonecampaign.org/storydetail.cfm?ID=148