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Encyclopedia > Carl Levin
Carl Levin
Carl Levin

Incumbent
Assumed office 
January 15, 1979
Serving with Debbie Stabenow
Preceded by Robert P. Griffin
Succeeded by Incumbent 2009

Born June 28, 1934 (1934-06-28) (age 73)
Detroit, Michigan
Political party Democratic
Spouse Barbara Halpern-Levin
Alma mater Swarthmore College
Profession Lawyer
Religion Jewish

Carl Milton Levin (born June 28, 1934) is a Democratic United States Senator from Michigan and is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services. He has been in the Senate since 1979 and Michigan's senior senator since 1995. He is the longest-serving US Senator ever to represent Michigan. Image File history File links Ballot_box_current. ... This article is about the political process. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1330x1862, 1625 KB) http://levin. ... Type Upper House President of the Senate Richard B. Cheney, R since January 20, 2001 President pro tempore Robert C. Byrd, D since January 4, 2007 Members 100 Political groups Democratic Party Republican Party Last elections November 7, 2006 Meeting place Senate Chamber United States Capitol Washington, DC United States... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Largest metro area Metro Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... For the ecclesiastical office, see Incumbent (ecclesiastical). ... is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Deborah Ann Debbie Stabenow (born Deborah Ann Greer on April 29, 1950) is a Democratic United States Senator from Michigan. ... Robert Paul Griffin (born November 6, 1923) was a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan. ... is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes - this motto was adopted after the disastrous 1805 fire that devastated the city) Nickname: The Motor City and Motown Location in Wayne County, Michigan Founded Incorporated July 24, 1701 1815  County Wayne County Mayor... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Largest metro area Metro Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... Swarthmore College is a private, independent, liberal arts college in the United States with an enrollment of about 1,450 students. ... For the fish called lawyer, see Burbot. ... The word Jew ( Hebrew: יהודי) is used in a wide number of ways, but generally refers to a follower of the Jewish faith, a child of a Jewish mother, or someone of Jewish descent with a connection to Jewish culture or ethnicity and often a combination... is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... Type Upper House President of the Senate Richard B. Cheney, R since January 20, 2001 President pro tempore Robert C. Byrd, D since January 4, 2007 Members 100 Political groups Democratic Party Republican Party Last elections November 7, 2006 Meeting place Senate Chamber United States Capitol Washington, DC United States... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Largest metro area Metro Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... The Committee on Armed Services is a committee of the United States Senate empowered with legislative oversight of the nations military, including the Department of Defense, military research and development, nuclear energy (as pertaining to national security), benefits for members of the military, the Selective Service System and other... Type Upper House President of the Senate Richard B. Cheney, R since January 20, 2001 President pro tempore Robert C. Byrd, D since January 4, 2007 Members 100 Political groups Democratic Party Republican Party Last elections November 7, 2006 Meeting place Senate Chamber United States Capitol Washington, DC United States...

Contents

Biography

Levin was born in Detroit to Jewish parents Bess Levinson and Saul R. Levin.[1] He attended Detroit public schools and graduated from Swarthmore College in 1956 and from Harvard Law School in 1959. Soon after earning his law degree, he was admitted to the Michigan bar and opened a practice in Detroit, where he still lives. He received honorary degrees from Michigan State University in 2004 and Wayne State University in 2005. Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes - this motto was adopted after the disastrous 1805 fire that devastated the city) Nickname: The Motor City and Motown Location in Wayne County, Michigan Founded Incorporated July 24, 1701 1815  County Wayne County Mayor... For other uses, see Jew (disambiguation). ... Swarthmore College is a private, independent, liberal arts college in the United States with an enrollment of about 1,450 students. ... Harvard Law School (colloquially, Harvard Law or HLS) is one of the professional graduate schools of Harvard University. ... A Law degree is the degree conferred on someone who successfully completes studies in law. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Michigan State University (MSU) is a co-educational public research university in East Lansing, Michigan USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act. ... For College in Nebraska, see Wayne State College. ...


He was state assistant attorney general and general counsel for the Michigan civil rights commission from 1964-67. He was special assistant attorney general for the State of Michigan and chief appellate defender for the city of Detroit from 1968-69. He was a member of the Detroit City Council 1969-77, the last four years as council president. Civil rights or positive rights are those legal rights retained by citizens and protected by the government. ...


United States Senate

Elections

He was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1978, defeating Senate Minority Whip Robert P. Griffin in what is still considered an upset. Traditionally the second ranking position in the minority party in the United States Senate. ... Robert Paul Griffin (born November 6, 1923) was a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan. ...


Levin faced a tough reelection bid against former astronaut Jack R. Lousma, winning by only four points. However, he routed Congressman Bill Schuette in 1990, and was reelected in 1996 and 2002 against only nominal Republican opposition. In 2002, Levin garnered 61% of the vote against Republican Andrew "Rocky" Raczkowski despite the then-high popularity of President George W. Bush and the GOP and an unexpectedly close gubernatorial race that year. Astronaut Bruce McCandless II using a manned maneuvering unit outside the U.S. Space Shuttle Challenger in 1984. ... Jack Robert Lousma (born February 29, 1936) is a former NASA astronaut. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the forty-third and current President of the United States of America, originally inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ...


2008 re-election campaign

On December 4, 2006, Levin announced that he will run for a sixth term in the 2008 election. [1] Republicans have not yet announced any candidates to oppose him in the next election. is the 338th day of the year (339th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Elections for the United States Senate will be held on November 4, 2008, with 33 of the 100 seats in the Senate being contested. ...


Electoral history

2002 Michigan United States Senatorial Election

Carl Levin (D) (inc.) 60%
Andrew Raczkowski (R) 38%
Eric Borregard (Green) 1%


1996 Michigan United States Senatorial Election

Carl Levin (D) (inc.) 58%
Ronna Romney (R) 40%


1990 Michigan United States Senatorial Election

Carl Levin (D) (inc.) 58.3%
Bill Schuette (R) 41.7%


1984 Michigan United States Senatorial Election Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ...

Carl Levin (D) (inc.) 51.8%
Jack R. Lousma (R) 47.2%


1978 Michigan United States Senatorial Election Jack Robert Lousma (born February 29, 1936) is a former NASA astronaut. ...

Carl Levin (D) 52.1%
Robert P. Griffin (R) (inc.) 47.9%

Robert Paul Griffin (born November 6, 1923) was a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan. ...

Policy and bills

Armed Services

Senator Levin and Senator John Warner (R-VA) listen to Admiral Mike Mullen's Senate confirmation hearing for becoming Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Senator Levin and Senator John Warner (R-VA) listen to Admiral Mike Mullen's Senate confirmation hearing for becoming Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Levin is currently the chairman of the Armed Services Committee. He has served as the Democrats' ranking member on the committee since January 7, 1997. Levin previously chaired the committee when the Democrats were the majority party in the Senate, January 3-20, 2001 and June 6, 2001January 6, 2003. He has pushed for less secrecy in government, working to declassify many documents, particularly where claims of ties between Iraq and al-Qaeda are concerned. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 508 pixelsFull resolution (3910 × 2484 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 508 pixelsFull resolution (3910 × 2484 pixel, file size: 2. ... John William Warner (born February 18, 1927) is an American politician, who served as Secretary of the Navy from 1972 to 1974 and has served as the Republican senior U.S. Senator from Virginia since January 2, 1979. ... Admiral Michael Glenn Mullen (born October 4, 1946) became the 28th Chief of Naval Operations of the United States Navy, relieving Admiral Vern Clark on 22 July 2005. ... The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is by law the highest ranking military officer of the United States military, and the principal military advisor to the President of the United States. ... The Committee on Armed Services is a committee of the United States Senate empowered with legislative oversight of the nations military, including the Department of Defense, military research and development, nuclear energy (as pertaining to national security), benefits for members of the military, the Selective Service System and other... is the 7th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 157th day of the year (158th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 6th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Saddam Hussein and al-Qaeda were alleged by some U.S. Government officials to have established a highly secretive relationship between 1992 and 2003, specifically through a series of meetings reportedly involving the Iraqi Intelligence Service (IIS). ...


Levin voted against sending troops to Iraq and has repeatedly called on the Bush administration to provide a timetable for the withdrawal of troops.


Levin has argued strongly that the War in Iraq is a diversion from the War on Terror. On CNN on November 14, 2005, Levin said that "before the war, the President was saying that you cannot distinguish between Saddam Hussein and Iraq. As a matter of fact, he said that so often that he tried to connect Saddam Hussein with the attackers on us, on 9/11, so often, so frequently and so successfully, even though it was wrong, that the American people overwhelmingly thought, because of the President's misstatements that as a matter of fact, Saddam Hussein had participated in the attack on us on 9/11. That was a deception. That was clearly misinformation. It had a huge effect on the American people."


Some have argued that this contradicts with statements he made before the March 2003 beginning of major combat in Iraq. On CNN's Late Edition on December 16, 2001, he said that "The War against terrorism will not be finished as long as [Saddam Hussein] is in power." And as the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, he said during a hearing on September 19, 2002 that "We begin with the common belief that Saddam Hussein is a tyrant and a threat to the peace and stability of the region."


Levin believes that in order to improve the military, that the United States needs to shut down more installations and get rid of excess infrastructure. Under his leadership, the Committee of Armed Forces passed the Defense Base Realignment and Closure Act, which closed some military bases.


Iraq's prime minister, Nuri Maliki, has hit back at senior US politicians who have called for him to be removed from office. He singled out senators Hillary Clinton and Carl Levin. He said the Democratic senators were acting as if Iraq was "their property" and that they should "come to their senses" and "respect democracy".[2]


Education

Levin was a strong supporter of the creation of The Department of Education. Over the years, Levin has introduced legislation and amendments to improve education, including an amendment that greatly reduced class sizes to help teachers better focus on the needs of each specific child. Levin was a hesitant sponsor of the No Child Left Behind Act, and still believes that the United States Congress should examine the effects of the Act. Levin was also disappointed with the final draft of the No Child Left Behind Act because it cut much of the increased funding for children with disabilities that was initially promised. The Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building[1]) , ED headquarters in Washington, DC A construction project to repair and update the building facade at the Department of Education Headquarters building in 2002 resulted in the installation of structures at all of the entrances to protect employees and visitors from... President Bush signing the bipartisan No Child Left Behind Act at Hamilton H.S. in Hamilton, Ohio. ... Type Bicameral Houses Senate House of Representatives President of the Senate President pro tempore Dick Cheney, (R) since January 20, 2001 Robert C. Byrd, (D) since January 4, 2007 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, (D) since January 4, 2007 Members 535 plus 4 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner Political...


Energy

Senator Levin has directed the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to investigate whether Department of Energy policies have caused a rise in the price in crude oil. He also led an investigation in 2001 to try to discover the cause of the spike in gasoline prices that summer. The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) is the oldest subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. ... The United States Department of Energy (DOE) is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government responsible for energy policy and nuclear safety. ...


Levin has opposed raising mandatory automobile fuel efficiency standards. [2] The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations in the United States, first enacted by Congress in 1975,[1] are federal regulations intended to improve the average fuel economy of cars and light trucks (trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles) sold in the US in the wake of the 1973 Arab...


Carl Levin and the Congress had been working to pass a comprehensive energy bill for nearly three years. In past years it has proven difficult for the House of Representatives and Senate to agree on an energy bill that balances the need for reliable and affordable energy with the obligation to protect the environment and public health. In 2005, Congress passed the 2005 Energy Policy. The law increases the federal investment in advanced vehicle technologies, which is intended to improve fuel economy; bans drilling in the Great Lakes; takes steps intended to improve the reliability of our electrical grid; and makes energy conservation and efficiency a central component of our national energy strategy.


Levin led opposition in the Senate to the Rahall Energy Policy Bill (H.R. 6), but lost 65-27 as few Democrats were willing to oppose the powerful environmental lobby which had long sought the legislation.


Environment

Levin is working to prevent garbage from Canada (typically about 160 trucks per day) from being disposed of in Michigan.


Levin wrote legislation in the 2003 National Defense Authorization Act, creating a program for the research and construction of fuel-cell vehicles. The National Defense Authorization Act is the name of a United States federal law that is enacted each fiscal year to specify the budget and expenditures of the United States Department of Defense. ... A fuel cell is an electrochemical device similar to a battery, but differing from the latter in that it is designed for continuous replenishment of the reactants consumed; i. ...


In 1999 Carl Levin obtained $56 million for the Detroit Riverfront Project. The funds will be used in part to acquire land for a major five-mile walkway and greenway along the Detroit River. The Detroit Riverfront has been contaminated for decades with pollutants from factories that once operated there.


Ethics

Senator Levin has been very concerned with the ethics of the federal government. He authored the Competition in Contracting Act, which has led to significant reductions in federal procurement costs. He also authored Whistleblower Protection Act, which protected federal employees who expose wasteful and unnecessary practices. This page is a candidate to be copied to Wikisource If the page can be edited into an encyclopedic article, rather than merely a copy of the source text, please do so and remove this message. ...

Senator Carl Levin announces at a press conference regarding his opposition to the War in Iraq and his willingness to vote "No" on the authorization to give President George W. Bush the right to invade Iraq.

Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1338x912, 988 KB)Source: http://levin. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1338x912, 988 KB)Source: http://levin. ... A joint press conference by U.S. President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair at the White House. ... There have been three conflicts in the late 20th century and early 21st century called Gulf War, all of which refer to conflicts in the Persian Gulf region: Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) (aka First Gulf War). ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the forty-third and current President of the United States of America, originally inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ...

Health care

Levin has worked with other senators to make health care affordable to all citizens. He supported a Patients' Bill of Rights to reduce the ability of Managed care organizations to affect medical decisions. That legislation has not yet become law because the House and the Senate have not agreed on one version. President Bush meets with House leaders to discuss Patients Bill of Rights legislation The Patients Bill of Rights Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities The following was adopted by the US Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry in 1998. ... Managed care is a concept in U.S. health care. ...


Levin is an advocate for stem-cell research because of the its potential to cure diseases like Alzheimer's, diabetes, and Parkinson's. Mouse embryonic stem cells. ... Alzheimers disease (AD) or senile dementia of Alzheimers type is a neurodegenerative disease which results in a loss of mental functions due to the deterioration of brain tissue. ... This article is about the disease that features high blood sugar. ... Parkinsons disease (PD; paralysis agitans) is a neurodegenerative disease of the substantia nigra (an area in the basal ganglia of the brain). ...


Miscellaneous

Levin is a critic of the New Hampshire presidential primary's first-in-the-nation status, saying a more diverse state (such as his own Michigan) should hold their contest first. Official language(s) English Capital Concord Largest city Manchester Area  Ranked 46th  - Total 9,350 sq mi (24,217 km²)  - Width 68 miles (110 km)  - Length 190 miles (305 km)  - % water 4. ...


In April 2006, Levin was selected by Time as one of "America's 10 Best Senators."[3] “TIME” redirects here. ...


The American Civil Liberties Union gave him a 78% on civil liberties issues from 2005-2005. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is the common name for an American organization consisting of two separate entities. ...


Levin has been rated F by Gun Owners of America. He was one of the 16 senators who voted against the Vitter Amendment. Gun Owners of America is the second largest gun rights organization in America. ... The Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act of 2006 is a United States Federal law that prohibits funding from the Department of Homeland Security to be put towards the confiscation of legally possessed firearms during a disaster. ...


He is almost always seen wearing his glasses at the end of his nose, which has drawn much humorous attention. In response, he lightheartedly joked that the late Senator Strom Thurmond (while he was in office) would have never worn his glasses because they "make him look old."[4] Daily Show host Jon Stewart refers to him both as the "kindly old shoemaker", and "Grandpa Munster". James Strom Thurmond (December 5, 1902 – June 26, 2003) was an American politician who served as governor of South Carolina and as a United States Senator representing that state. ... The Daily Show (currently The Daily Show with Jon Stewart) is a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning American satirical television program produced by and airing on Comedy Central. ... Not to be confused with John Stewart ,Jon Alan Stewart or John Stuart. ...


Family

Levin's family has long been active in Michigan politics.


His older brother, Sander M. Levin, has represented Michigan's 12th congressional district in the House of Representatives since 1983. Sandy's son (Carl's nephew) Andy Levin was a policy analyst for the AFL-CIO and later ran unsuccessfully for the Michigan Senate. Carl's uncle Theodore Levin, was a chief judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Carl's first cousin Charles Levin was a Michigan Supreme Court judge; another, first cousin, Joseph Levin, was a candidate for the House. Sander Martin Levin, known as Sandy Levin, (born September 6, 1931) is a Democratic U.S. Representative from the 12th Congressional District (map) in Michigan. ... United States House of Representatives, Michigan District 12 is a United States Congressional District located just north of Detroit. ... Type Bicameral Speaker of the House of Representatives House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi, (D) since January 4, 2007 Steny Hoyer, (D) since January 4, 2007 House Minority Leader John Boehner, (R) since January 4, 2007 Members 435 plus 4 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner Political groups Democratic Party Republican Party... Andrew (Andy) Levin was a Democratic nominee for 13th District Michigan State Senate seat and is currently serving as Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholms Deputy Director for the Michigan Department of Economic and Labor Growth. ... American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, commonly AFL-CIO, is a national trade union center, the largest federation of unions in the United States, made up of 54 national and international unions (including Canadian), together representing more than 10 million workers. ... Billie S. Farnum Senate Office Building, Downtown Lansing The Michigan Senate is the upper body of the Michigan Legislature. ... Theodore Levin (February 18, 1897–December 31, 1970) was a prominent immigration lawyer and U.S. federal jurist who served on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan from 1946 until his death in 1970. ... The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan is the Federal district court with jurisdiction consisting of the eastern portion of the state of Michigan. ... For the actor, see Charles Levin (actor). ... The Michigan Supreme Court is the highest court in the State of Michigan, that is the court of last resort. ... Joseph Levin Born: Detroit, March 18, 1938 was an American politician of the Democratic party. ...


Carl Levin married Barbara Halpern in 1961 and they have three daughters: Kate, Laura, and Erica.


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