For immediate release
August 26, 2009
Contact: Rachel M Pugh
202-687-4328
rmp47@georgetown.edu
Georgetown Experts Available for Comment on Kennedy's Career and Legacy

The following Georgetown University professors are available to discuss Senator Edward Kennedy's legacy, including his career as an advocate for health care and labor issues in the U.S. Senate, and his candidacy for the 1980 Democratic presidential nomination.

Michele Swers, government professor at Georgetown University
Expertise: Congressional expert. Can discuss Kennedy’s legacy in Senate and overall career. As well as process for filling his seat.
Phone: 202-687-2980
Email: mls47@georgetown.edu
More bio info: http://explore.georgetown.edu/people/mls47/

Judy Feder, health policy professor at Georgetown Public Policy Institute
Health Policy Expert. Can discuss Kennedy’s legacy as health care advocate and influence in current reform efforts.
Phone: 202-687-8397
Email: federj@georgetown.edu
More bio info: http://explore.georgetown.edu/people/federj/

Joseph McCartin, history professor at Georgetown University
Expert on 20th century politics. Can discuss Kennedy’s legacy and influence as an advocate for labor issues.
Phone: 202-687-0096
Email: jam6@georgetown.edu
More bio info: http://explore.georgetown.edu/people/jam6/

Stephen Wayne, government professor at Georgetown University
Expertise: Presidential Expert. Can discuss Kennedy’s failed quest for the Democratic nomination in 1980 as well as his endorsement of Barack Obama.
Phone: 202-687-5908
Email: waynes@georgetown.edu
More bio info: http://explore.georgetown.edu/people/waynes/

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