capt bill walsh on sestak and good governance
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Presenter: Capt. Bill Walsh, USN (Ret.)
United States Naval Academy 1974
National War College: Master of Science in National Security Strategy
Chief of Staff, Commander Navy Regional Maintenance Command
Former Chief of Staff, US Congressman Joe Sestak (PA -07)
Former Campaign Director, “Sestak for Congress”
Public Service &Good Government
A Presentation for The Frank Murphy Society University of Michigan School of Law
Feb 16, 2012
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Joseph Sestak, Jr.
Education• United States Naval Academy ‘74• Master of Public Affairs, Harvard University • Ph.D. in Political Economy, Harvard University
Naval Service• Former Vice Admiral• Major Commands : USS Samuel B Roberts, DESRON 14, USS George Washington
Carrier Battle Group • Director of Defense Policy on the National Security Council under President Bill
Clinton • Selected to serve as the first director of “Deep Blue”, the Navy’s coordinated anti-
terrorism program
Congressional Service• Represented the 7th Congressional District of Pennsylvania from
2006 – 2010• Highest ranking military officer ever elected to Congress
Family: “The most remarkable family ever elected to Congress”
• Father (USNA class of ’43, WWII Veteran), Mother (school teacher), 6 siblings• Daughter diagnosed with brain cancer in 2005
7th DistrictRadnor
TownshipMarcus Hook
Median Household Income $71,262 $86,812 $28,219
Per Capita Income $37,615 $39,813 $13,738
White
Black/AAOther
80.1%9.7%10.2%
89%5%6%
91.4%5.3%3.3%
Adults >25 yearsHS Diploma
Bachelors Degree92.3%41.0%
95%66.3%
66.9%5.1%
7th Congressional District of Pennsylvania
693,623 CONSTITUENTS
Political Landscape PA-07
2008 Election Results
59.6% Joe Sestak
40.4%W. Craig Williams
2006 Election Results
56%Joe Sestak
44% Curt Weldon
In 2006 Joe Sestak ran for Congress in a district that was considered “locked up” by incumbent Republican, 10-term Rep. Curt Weldon. Since 1893, only one other Democrats had won the seat encompassing Delaware County.
During his 2006 campaign, Sestak shattered the 7th Congressional District’s fundraising record, raising over 3 million dollars. •Raised 125 times more than 2004 Democratic candidate•Raised 39 times more than the last four Democratic candidates combined.
In 2008 Sestak sought and won re-election, defeating Republican challenger Craig Williams by nearly 20%. That year, Sestak continued to exceed fundraising records although he was only required to spend a fraction of the funds raised. • For expertise on PAC management and details on campaign finance-contact Stephen Colbert.
Key Factors in Sestak Victories• Exceptional Candidate• Remarkable Family & Loyal Friends• Tireless, passionate, campaign staff• Skilled consultants
• The Campaign Group, Philadelphia Pa • Kennedy Communications, Washington, DC• Pollster: David Petts
2004 Election Results
59%Curt Weldon
41% Paul Scoles
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SESTAK Raised, Campaign Cmte and Leadership PAC
Avg House Member Raised, Campaign Cmte and Leadership PAC
Committee AssignmentsCommittee on Armed Services
Committee on Education and Labor
Committee on Small Business (Vice Chairman)
Subcommittees Subcommittees Subcommittees • Seapower and Expeditionary Forces• Air and Land Forces• Oversight and Investigations
• Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education
• Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions
• Finance and Tax• Contracting and Technology• Regulations, Healthcare and Trade
Importance Importance Importance• OEF / OIF• 2007 Defense Department Budget
• $548.8 billion• 16.19% of Federal Budget
• State: Less than 40% of Pennsylvania’s 8th Grade students are Proficient in Math and English
• Local: 13 Philadelphia public schools are currently being investigated by the PA DOE and the state Inspector General's Office for possible cheating on 2009 state exams: In 2009, fourth-grade reading scores rose from 53 percent passing to 89 percent, and math scores saw an even larger increase, from 39 % to 84 %.
Full Article: Principal encouraged cheating, staffers say February 12, 2012 Philadelphia Inquirer
• Pennsylvania had 236,775 small employers in 2006, representing 98.4% of the state’s employers and 49.9% of its private-sector employment.
• Small businesses created all of the state's net new jobs from 2004 to 2005
U.S. Dept. of Commerce: Bureau of Economic Analysis
11 - Workforce/Economic EventsAdvanced Workforce Training Summit; Economic Security Summit; NCLB Summit; Economic Growth Summit; Business Procurement Summit; Workforce Development Summit; Job Readiness Summit; Women’s Business Forum; Investing in Small Businesses Roundtable; Business Procurement Summit; Jobs Fair
9 - Health EventsHealth Summit; Breast Cancer Awareness Roundtable; Mental Health Summit; Nurses Roundtable; Give an Hour; COBRA Extension Roundtable; (2) Healthcare Town Hall; Healthy Families Resource Fair
7 - Military/Veterans EventsIraq Town Hall, (4) Veterans Summits; Young Veterans Roundtable;(2) Recent Vets/Post-9/11 GI Bill Seminars
6 - Education EventsEarly Childhood-Secondary Education Summit ; Head Start/Pre-School Roundtable; College Affordability Summit; Teachers Roundtable; Department of Education/Direct Lending
5 - Grants/Appropriations EventsFoundations Grant Seminar; (4) Grants and Appropriations Seminars; Webinar; Education and Economy Summit.
4 - Working Families EventsFamilies Roundtable ; (2) Workings Families Resource Summits; Mortgage Roundtable
4 - Energy/Environment EventsEnergy Roundtable/Town Hall; NPS Site Visit to Brandywine Battlefield; Legislative Briefing: Comprehensive Climate Legislation for PA; Emergency Preparedness and Watershed Management Summit
3 - Women’s EventsWorking Women and Women Small Business Owners Summit; Women’s Business Forum; Gender Equity Event
2 - Seniors EventsSocial Security Roundtable; Senior Summit
2 - Local Issues EventsPostal Town Hall; Religious Anti-Violence Summit Correct systemic problems legislatively
“Good Government” Ethos
Address as many problems as possible•Over 18,000 constituent services cases addressed•Accessible and effective staff: District Office open and available to constituents 8AM – 8PM, 7 days per week
Identify trends through casework and outreach
Mitigate systemic problems locallyNetwork governmental and non-governmental
agencies and empower constituency with Information and resources
• 50 + outreach Events and Summits• Advisory Boards, Round Tables, Meetings• Website: Portal for Constituent Resources• Targeted Resource Mailers• Targeted Electronic Mass Mailings
> 18,000 Cases Addressed
•Mortgage & Foreclosure•Veterans•Social Security /Seniors•Access to Public Benefits•Access to Health Care •Income Maintenance•Access to Education•Immigration•Environment•Local Infrastructure
53 Events & SummitsConstituent Service Issues
4 STEPS TO GOOD GOVERNMENT
Key Legislative Issues/ Defining Votes. Named the most productive “freshmen member” in the 110th Congress Voted for HR 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Upon assuming office, one of Congressman Sestak's
first priorities was to provide all Americans with access to the affordable and quality health care he received for his family through the military.
Co-sponsored provisions incorporated into the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act, to begin to repair the economy, restore confidence in the markets, limit the damage to families and neighborhoods, and build new affordable housing.
Supported Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act, which provided protections to ensure that families can continue to access the loans they need to pay for college. Sponsored an amendment which reduced costs and provides better lessened any impact on students or educational institutions.
Voted for Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, because “we needed to take decisive action now to stop the bank lending freeze to ensure that my constituents have access to affordable car, education, small business and other consumer loans.”
Voted for Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act to preserve a domestic industry that accounts for about 4% of all GDP and 10% of U.S. Industrial production.
Voted for Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Reform and Accountability Act, which overhauls the TARP to strengthen accountability, increase transparency, close loopholes, and require the Treasury Department to take significant steps on foreclosure mitigation.
Voted for the American Clean Energy and Security Act.
Career in Government: Congressional StafferSample Job Postings
Moderate Northeast Democrat seeks legislative aide. Responsibilities include handling a variety of legislative issues, briefing the Member on these issues and representing the Member in meetings with interested parties. This position also requires a significant amount of constituent interaction including writing thoughtful and substantive responses to constituent correspondence. Applicants should have previous legislative or related experience, excellent writing, organizational and communication skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Pennsylvania ties a plus. Please send resume, cover letter, two writing samples and salary requirement to [email protected] or fax to 202-225-0764. No phone calls or walk-ins please.
West Coast Democrat seeks a senior legislative assistant to handle a diverse portfolio of policy issues and the committee work of Oversight and Government Reform. Responsibilities include developing legislative initiatives, tracking legislation, writing briefing materials, constituent correspondence and floor statements, and representing Member in meetings with individuals and organizations. Potential Candidate(s) must be a strong writer, posses excellent verbal communication skills and have the ability to work long and flexible hours in a often hectic environment. Candidates should have several years of experience in a legislative position on Capitol Hill or elsewhere at the federal level. This is NOT an entry level position. Please send resume, writing samples and references to [email protected]. ABSOLUTELY NO WALK-INS or DROP BYS.
House Democratic Leadership Office seeks Staff Assistant to join Front Office team. Capitol Hill and IQ experience preferred. Candidates should be well-organized, hard-working and detail-oriented. High degree of professionalism required, as well as an ability to work a flexible schedule, including long hours. Duties include answering telephone calls, greeting visitors, supervising interns, assisting staff and other administrative duties as needed. Salary commensurate with experience. Email cover letter, resume and references to: [email protected]
Blue Dog Coalition seeks Policy Director to lead and assist policy development among 51-member moderate group of House Democrats. Position entails working alongside Blue Dog leadership staff to support members, and to generate, develop and advance Blue Dog legislative priorities. Responsibilities will include bill/issue tracking, overseeing strategy for Blue Dog Energy, Health Care and Budget Task Forces, as well as developing legislative initiatives for the Coalition. Ideal candidates will have significant Hill experience, including an understanding of the budget and appropriations processes, as well as a demonstrated commitment to the fiscal responsibility principles of the Blue Dog Coalition. THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION. Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to [email protected]. No phone calls or walk-ins please.
Federal Service
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Military Legal Careers: JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL’S CORP:Judge Advocate General’s Corps provides solutions, from a military perspective, to legal issues involving military operations,
organization, and personnel, wherever and whenever such solutions are required, with primary focus on operations,
accountability, Sailor/Soldier legal readiness, and military legal readiness.
o Army JAG Corp: http://www.goarmy.com/jag.html o Navy JAG Corp: http://www.jag.navy.mil/ o USMC JAG Corp: http://www.marines.mil o US Air Force JAG Corp: http://www.afjag.af.mil/
DoN Civilian Legal Careers: http://ogc.navy.mil (703.695.8400) o OGC attorneys assist the General Counsel in providing legal services to the Secretary, staff, and personnel throughout the
Navy and Marine Corps. OGC consists of approximately 580 civilian attorneys plus 30 uniformed Navy and Marine Corps
Judge Advocates located throughout the United States and overseas. o OGC Summer Law Clerk Program: Navy OGC hires eight to ten second-year law students each year to work for eight
to twelve weeks as summer law clerks. Recruitment starts in the early fall and extends through early November.
Some of the law clerks hired each year are interested in a career as a Navy Intellectual Property attorney .On
average, OGC has made "advance commitment" to about 70 percent of the summer law clerks.
Recommended Reading
The Almanac of American Politics 2012, Michael Barone &Chuck McCutcheon
Truman, David McCullough
Introduction to U.S. Health Policy: The Organization, Financing, and Delivery of Health Care in America, Donald A. Barr
The Best and the Brightest, David Halberstam
The Nightingale's Song, Robert Timberg
Bossypants, Tina Fey
Four Stars : The Inside Story of the Forty-Year Battle Between the Joint Chiefs of Staff and America's Civilian Leaders, Mark Perry
Reckless Endangerment: How Outsized Ambition, Greed, and Corruption Led to Economic Armageddon, Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua Rosner
That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back, Thomas L. Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum
"Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country” - President John F. Kennedy
Conclusion
VOTE and SERVE
NYTimes.com
National Data “As in most midterm elections, the people who voted in 2010
were not really representative of the American people,”
- Michael Slater, Executive Director of Project Vote
Committee of Seventy