Feingold Gets "A" Grade For Darfur Genocide Effort

[oberliner]

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Russ Feingold has received an "A" grade from the nonpartisan Genocide Intervention Network for his work to end the genocide in Darfur, Sudan. The scorecard measures support from Members of Congress for Darfur through voting and other actions. Overall, the Senate received a disappointing "C" grade. Since the crisis began, Feingold, the top ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa, has been deeply involved in congressional efforts to end the violence in Sudan. In 2004, Feingold became the first U.S. Senator to call the tragedy in Darfur genocide. During a fact-finding trip to the region last year, Feingold met with officials and toured refugee camps set up for the thousands of Sudanese refugees who had fled from Darfur.

"I am honored to be recognized for my efforts on this crucial issue," Feingold said. "Unfortunately, there is still more work ahead. I will continue to work with my Senate colleagues to bring an end to the crisis in Sudan."

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