U.S. Congress - James Oberstar In The News 
Rep. James Oberstar
Democrat • 8th District, Minnesota • 18th Term • Sworn In 1975
- 20 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 51 of 440) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 8 of 440)
- 161 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 236 of 440) 6 Made Into Law (Ranks 42 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Dale Kildee
- Rep. Frank LoBiondo
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Walter Minnick
- Rep. Paul Broun
- Votes with party 97%
- Abstains: 1%
- Newest First
- Oldest First
- Highest Rated
Sort By
News in brief
Tim Walz, Betty McCollum, Keith Ellison and Jim Oberstar voted in favor for the bill, which passed in the House 220 to 215, while Rep. ...
Rep. Peterson: Health reform lacking
Minnesota's other northern representative, Rep. Jim Oberstar, DFL-8th District, voted for the measure. “We need health care reform and we need to control ...
Reader's view: Oberstar, Democrats making false promises
Since I am concerned about our country and the stimulus package passed by Congress, I contacted US Rep. Jim Oberstar, citing why I felt it was a serious ...
Abortion curbs have Democrats in dilemma
In the House, which passed a historic health care package Saturday with only two votes to spare, Iron Range stalwart Jim Oberstar is among 64 Democrats who ...
Report: After MN Collapse, Bridge Repair Got Just 11% of DC Earmarks
But it's worth noting that Minnesota Rep. Jim Oberstar (D), chairman of the House transport committee, initially proposed to take a step further by raising ...
The Daily Digest
...up to the issue. Labor unions are pushing for more state aid and infrastructure spending in a new stimulus bill. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is mentioned. With funding at risk, the pressure builds for a deal on Central Corridor. The U of M and the Met Council
RE: James Oberstar
Minnesota's other northern representative, Rep. Jim Oberstar, DFL-8th District, voted for the measure. “We need health care reform and we need to control ...
The Daily Digest
...proposal is now eligible to compete for federal funding. GOP Reps. John Kline and Erik Paulsen are mentioned. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar continues to push for a new transportation bill. Politico says keep an eye on Minnesota's 6th District. Smart Politics sa
RE: James Oberstar
In the House, which passed a historic health care package Saturday with only two votes to spare, Iron Range stalwart Jim Oberstar is among 64 Democrats who ...
DJ Tice: An abortion battle? Now that's the status quo
Socially conservative Democrats, including northern Minnesotans Collin Peterson and Jim Oberstar, for months had been demanding that the health care ...
Minnesota Farmers Union to Elect New Vice President at State Convention
Keynote speaker at the banquet will be Congressman Jim Oberstar. Senator Amy Klobuchar is also expected to be in attendance.
mcgurn: The Man Who Made Pelosi Cry 'Uncle'
The Stupak alliance of Democrats was a broad one, from liberals like Minnesota's Jim Oberstar to conservatives like Mississippi's Gene Taylor. ...
RE: James Oberstar
Collin Peterson and Jim Oberstar. Some Senate Democrats, like Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska, have now said that they would like to see tougher abortion ...
RE: James Oberstar
Keith Ellison of Minneapolis, and its usually quiet pro-life members, like Rep. Jim Oberstar of the Iron Range, came together in the 11th hour of ...
The Daily Digest
...U.S. House passed the health care overhaul bill on Saturday night. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar, the House Transportation Chair, will reportedly visit a New Orleans district. It's the district of the only Republican to vote for the health care bill. Time's Mar
Bill McGurn on Bart Stupak [Jack Fowler]
The Stupak alliance of Democrats was a broad one, from liberals like Minnesota's Jim Oberstar to conservatives like Mississippi's Gene Taylor. ...
RE: James Oberstar
Keith Ellison of Minneapolis, and its usually quiet pro-life members, like Rep. Jim Oberstar of the Iron Range, came together in the 11th hour of ...
Reader's view: Senate, too, should vote for health reform
Thanks are due to US Rep. Jim Oberstar for voting in favor of health-care reform. This was a step in the right direction — to bring the medical, ...
RE: James Oberstar
Keith Ellison of Minneapolis, and its usually quiet pro-life members, like Rep. Jim Oberstar of the Iron Range, came together in the 11th hour of ...
RE: James Oberstar
Keith Ellison of Minneapolis, and its usually quiet pro-life members, like Rep. Jim Oberstar of the Iron Range, came together in the 11th hour of ...
RE: James Oberstar
Today, he is 20 and the family is buried under a mountain of medical bills despite having health insurance," spoke Minnesota Congressman Jim Oberstar to the ...
Northern reps split on health reform
US Rep. Jim Oberstar, DFL-8th District, waited until Saturday night to make a speech on the House floor before saying he supportst the bill. US Rep. ...
RE: James Oberstar
US Rep. Jim Oberstar, DFL-8th District, waited until Saturday night to make a speech on the House floor before saying he supportst the bill. US Rep. ...
Oberstar urges support for health bill
Rep. Jim Oberstar just spoke on the floor urging his colleagues to support the health care bill, likely because a key amendment regarding abortion is ...
Minnesota delegation split on health care bill
Keith Ellison and Jim Oberstar are holding their cards close to the vest until the last minute, while the state's most conservative Democrat, ...
RE: James Oberstar
Tim Walz, Betty mccollum, Keith Ellison and Jim Oberstar voted in favor of the bill. Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., and Minnesota Republican Reps. ...
RE: James Oberstar
Washington DC - November 7 (Saturday night), Congressman Jim Oberstar voted in favor of HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, legislation to ...
Ellison will vote 'yes' on health care bill
No word yet on Minnesota's only remaining uncommitted vote, Rep. Jim Oberstar, who has reservations about public funds being used to pay for abortions, ...
Minnesotans split 50-50 on House's historic vote
Minnesota's last uncommitted vote, Iron Range Democrat Jim Oberstar, had expressed reservations about public funds being used to pay for abortions, ...
Oberstar votes in favor of historic health care reform
Washington DC - November 7 (Saturday night), Congressman Jim Oberstar voted in favor of HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, legislation to ...
2365 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Fax: 202-225-0699
Person's Views
- Today: 7
- Past Seven Days: 79
- All-Time: 10,136
35.0%
Average Rating
39%
Avg. from State
-
Share This Person
More Share via Email
