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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)
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- Votes with party 97%
- Abstains: 1%
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Ellison proposes same-day voter registration bill
...want to vote.” Cosponsors of the bill include Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota Democratic Reps. Tim Walz and Jim Oberstar. Like what you just read? Support high-quality journalism in Minnesota by becoming a member of MinnPost. Min
(Many) more DFL big guns for Tarryl Clark
...to see any opening for Reed in the endorsement contest. p.s. Three of Minnesota's five incumbent congressmen, Keith Ellison, Jim Oberstar and Collin Peterson, have contributed to the Clark campaign via their own campaign funds. Like what you just read?
Senate panel visits Bemidji bonding sites
Paul Koering, R-Fort Ripley, asked about federal funding availability, and said Langseth and US Rep. Jim Oberstar, DFL-8th District, had found funding for a ...
Deal struck on Great Lakes ship pollution
...O’Donnell, president of Clean Air Watch, a Washington-based advocacy group, said he was disappointed that Obey and Rep. Jim Oberstar, a "They deservedly have a stellar record and reputation on environmental issues, but departed in this case to work e
Franken, Kelliher and Rybak to raise money for Clark
...Tarryl Clark's campaign for Congress. The fundraiser comes on the heels of a campaign finance report that showed DFL Congressmen Jim Oberstar, Keith Ellison and Collin Peterson donated to Clark's campaign. Clark is seeking the DFL nomination against M
The Daily Digest
...negotiators reached a deal that would exempt 13 Great Lakes shippers from new EPA clean air rules. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is mentioned. Three state lawmakers head to Washington D.C. today to offer suggestions on the Climate Change bill. The Twin Cities h
Minnesota Democrats endorse Franken amendment on defense contractors
Tim Walz, Keith Ellison, Collin Peterson, and Jim Oberstar have joined in a letter to the House Appropriations Committee requesting that Sen. ...
Deal struck on Great Lakes ship pollution
...Frank O'Donnell, president of Clean Air Watch, a Washington-based advocacy group, said he was disappointed that Obey and Rep. Jim Oberstar, a Minnesota Democrat and chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, had sided with the sh
Deal struck on Great Lakes ship pollution
...O'Donnell, president of Clean Air Watch, a Washington-based advocacy group, said he was disappointed that Obey and Rep. Jim Oberstar, a Minnesota Democrat and chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, had sided with the shippers
Money found for new Great Lakes ice breaker
That ice breaker could be headed to the Twin Ports, if Rep. Jim Oberstar, D-Minn., has his way. The bill does not designate where the new ship would be ...
ACEC: Congress Has “Potent Economic Recovery” in Current Transportation, Aviation and Water Bills
...backbone of an economic recovery. The key is to act on them now." The surface transportation bill introduced by Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-MN) and Rep. John Mica (R-FL) would invest $500 billion over six years in the nation's roads and public transportatio
RE: James Oberstar
Moreover, the long-term transportation bill proposed in the House by Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-MN) would set up an office of expedited project delivery within ...
The Daily Digest
...insurance profits are not as robust as Democrats claim. DFL Reps. Tim Walz, Betty McCollum, Keith Ellison and Jim Oberstar want non-profit employers to be a part of the health insurance package. MPR says fighting health care fraud is a difficult battle.
Highway Bill = Jobs & Better Roads, Bridges
America and Minnesota need better roads and bridges, and Minnesota Representative Jim Oberstar, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure ...
Federal funding for Sanders' regional rail plan could be risky
...billion, so it’s unclear how much of an increase we’ll see in transit spending, said Jim Berard, spokesman for U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar, a Minnesota Democrat and chairman of the House transportation committee. To reach Brad Cooper, call 816-234-7724 o
Steelworkers' view: Congress needs to support bill for clean-energy jobs
US Rep. Jim Oberstar rightly voted for the American Climate and Energy Security Act. US Sens. Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar should similarly work for ...
Minnesota receives additional energy assistance, weatherization funding
Congressman Jim Oberstar announces the additional funds are coming from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “This is funding that is desperately ...
Federal funding for Sanders' regional rail plan could be risky
... said Jim Berard, spokesman for US Rep. Jim Oberstar, a Minnesota Democrat and chairman of the House transportation committee. To reach Brad Cooper, ...
Hare promotes infrastructure
The petitions will be presented to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar. The $6 billion proposed project has already ...
The Daily Digest
...DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is mentioned. Shipping companies are lobbying to block the EPA from imposing clean air rules. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is mentioned. The draft of an environmental review of the proposed Polyment mine in northern Minnesota is expect
Minnesota Democrats want nonprofits to be part of health care legislation
Betty McCollum, Jim Oberstar, Keith Ellison and Tim Walz joined about 40 of their colleagues today in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking that ...
Democrats Request Nancy Pelosi Allow Vote to Axe Abortion in Health Care
Rep. Alan Mollohan, a pro-life West Virginia Democrat, is the author of the latest letter, that 28 of his Democratic colleagues signed. ...
Members of Minnesota's congressional delegation outline their positions on ...
Peterson's office did not respond to my request. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is a strong supporter of the public option. His spokesman said Oberstar would vote ...
RE: James Oberstar
Rep. Matsui was contacted regarding the need for increased protections for Americans on cruise ships in April, 2006, when Sacramentan Laurie Dishman, ...
House Passes Essential Cruise Vessel Safety Legislation
The hearings were held at the urging of Rep. Matsui, with the support of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) and ...
The Tweet Beat: The Best Congressional Tweets of the Week
Hopefully it'll help Jim Oberstar, who seems to have a problem hitting the right tiny keys, or Sherrod Brown, who's singularly averse to capital letters. ...
Reed takes her campaign to Washington
...politically connected and has already received campaign contributions from Democratic Reps. Keith Ellison, Collin Peterson and Jim Oberstar. At the same time, the 6th District incumbent is Rep. Michele Bachmann, one of the most recognizable Republicans
In the Know: Cohen breaks into song, challenges Oberstar
challenged Transportation Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar (D-Minn.) to “top that.” Game on. But Oberstar would have none of it. “I don't compose music or ...
Officials meet with Congressman to talk roads, economy and more
US Eighth District Congressman Jim Oberstar, accompanied by his chief of staff Bill Richards and North Branch office liaison, ...
RE: James Oberstar
GOP Rep. Erik Paulsen, who has been in Congress since January, has already raised $29050 from the medical device industry's employees and political action ...
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