David Obey

Democrat  •  21 Terms  •  Sworn In 1969
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12/08/10
Democrats blast Walker for loss of rail funds

US Rep. Dave Obey and state Rep. Donna Seidel, both of Wausau, also issued statements condemning Walker. The text of their statements is below: “A little ...

Source: Wausau Daily Herald
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12/08/10
Bremer & Trollop Law Offices: Two Wausau attorneys recognized in Wisconsin ...

... of Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service Advisory Board and is a Member of the Military Academy Board for Representative Dave Obey. ...

Source: Wisbusiness.com
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12/08/10
Obey's Reaction to Rail Money Takeaway

Congressman Dave Obey (D-WI) released the following statement regarding President Obama's decision to pull $810 million in federal funding away from the ...

Source: FOX 21 Online
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12/08/10
Democrats blast Walker for loss of rail funds

...Walker pulled the trigger on killing this project, putting an end to good jobs for the citizens he will soon represent. U.S. Rep. Dave Obey and state Rep. Donna Seidel, both of Wausau, also issued statements condemning Walker. The text of their statemen

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12/08/10
Dicks still interested in top slot on Defense panel, will wait for caucus decision

...lawmakers have argued against lawmakers holding two leadership spots on any one panel. Retiring Appropriations Chairman Dave Obey (D-Wis.) also serves as chairman of the panel's Subcommittee on Labor—Health and Human Services—Education. "This is a c

Source: The Hill
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12/07/10
Steve Kagen gave $300000 donation to his campaign for Wisconsin congressional seat

... race, Republican Rep.-elect Sean Duffy outspent Democratic state. Sen. Julie Lassa by $600000 in the race to replace retiring Wausau Democrat Dave Obey. ...

Source: Appleton Post Crescent
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12/07/10
RE: David Obey

Retiring Appropriations Chairman Dave Obey (D-Wis.) currently serves as chairman of the panel's Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee, and the late Rep. ...

Source: Politico
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12/07/10
Steve Kagen gave $300,000 donation to his campaign for Wisconsin congressional seat

...Rep.-elect Sean Duffy outspent Democratic state. Sen. Julie Lassa by $600,000 in the race to replace retiring Wausau Democrat Dave Obey. Duffy starts a new fundraising cycle with $98,000 in the bank. Lassa, who spent $1.2 million, finished with $6,183 i

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12/06/10
Steve Kagen added $300K near end of campaign

...Republican Rep.-elect Sean Duffy outspent Democratic state. Sen. Julie Lassa by $600,000 in the race to replace the retiring Dave Obey. Duffy starts a new fundraising cycle with $98,000 in the bank. Lassa, who spent $1.2 million, finished with $6,183 in

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12/05/10
Century-Old Fire Hydrants Rusting for Replacement

Congress would need to pass an omnibus bill in order for Ashland to receive the funding. A spokesperson with Democratic US Rep. Dave Obey's office did not ...

Source: FOX 21 Online
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12/05/10
As jobless benefits expire, families struggle for holiday joy

US Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, is among those supporting another extension, Obey spokesman Ellis Brachman said. "We're going to have to wait and see," ...

Source: Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
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12/05/10
Extended unemployment, fear benefits will expire stifle holiday cheer

...national debt. Those in favor of an extension, including many Democrats, say families cannot live without help. U.S. Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, is among those supporting another extension, Obey spokesman Ellis Brachman said. "We're going to have to wait

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12/05/10
Extended unemployment, fear benefits will expire stifle holiday cheer

...national debt. Those in favor of an extension, including many Democrats, say families cannot live without help. U.S. Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, is among those supporting another extension, Obey spokesman Ellis Brachman said. "We're going to have to wait

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12/04/10
Minnesota / Oberstar now a rep without an office

...them Democrats, Oberstar had to forsake his fancier digs recently to make way for newcomers elected Nov. 2. For some — like Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wis., who chose to retire — the departure came on their terms. For Oberstar, D- Minn., a 36-year veteran, t

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12/02/10
Extending unemployment benefits up in the air in Congress

Democratic Congressman Dave Obey of Wisconsin says that dog won't hunt. "They don't seem to understand that people are out of work not because they want to ...

Source: BusinessNorth.com
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12/02/10
New GOP majority could mean less clout for Wisconsin

While it remains to be seen how much power Wisconsin's delegation ultimately will have, the loss of Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, as chairman of the House ...

Source: Herald Times Reporter
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12/01/10
New GOP majority could mean less clout for Wisconsin

While it remains to be seen how much power Wisconsin's delegation ultimately will have, the loss of Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, as chairman of the House ...

Source: Oshkosh Northwestern
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12/01/10
Gwen Moore only Wisconsin Democrat to vote against Rangel censure

Today the House of Representatives made history by voting to censure Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) in light of a variety of ethics and disclosure violations, ...

Source: Isthmus
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12/01/10
Gwen Moore only Wisconsin Democrat to vote against Rangel censure

Today the House of Representatives made history by voting to censure Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) in light of a variety of ethics and disclosure violations, ...

Source: Isthmus Daily Page
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12/01/10
Oberstar packs up in DC

1 to make way for newcomers elected on Nov. 2. For some – like Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wis., who chose to retire – the departure came on their terms. ...

Source: Lake County News Chronicle
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12/01/10
New congressional session might lead to Wisconsin losing clout in D.C.

...party is in control. While it remains to be seen how much power Wisconsin's delegation ultimately will have, the loss of Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee is likely to be felt even though Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Janes

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12/01/10
Wisconsin congressional delegation likely to lose some clout

...party is in control. While it remains to be seen how much power Wisconsin's delegation ultimately will have, the loss of Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee is likely to be felt even though Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Janes

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12/01/10
New GOP majority could mean less clout for Wisconsin

...is in control. While it remains to be seen how much power Wisconsin's delegation ultimately will have, the loss of Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee is likely to be felt even though Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Janesville,

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12/01/10
New GOP majority could mean less clout for Wisconsin

...party is in control. While it remains to be seen how much power Wisconsins delegation ultimately will have, the loss of Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee is likely to be felt even though Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Janesv

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11/30/10
U.S. Rep. Dave Obey says an earmarks ban would greatly weaken Congressional ...

US Rep. Dave Obey (D-Wis.), chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, says a ban would do just that. In a strongly worded statement, Obey suggested ...

Source: PolitiFact
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11/30/10
HOH's One-Minute Recess: So Long, Farwell

...for Mollohan and has lined up a handful of Members, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Appropriations Chairman Dave Obey (D-Wis.), to toast him. Later in the evening, we’re told Mollohan will even get a chance to step up to the mic and refl

Source: Roll Call
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11/29/10
Duffy & Cravaack Visit Twin Ports

Helping Duffy – not with housing – but, with policy transition is his predecessor, Dave Obey. "His staff has been kind and worked with us to make sure it's ...

Source: FOX 21 Online
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11/29/10
National Review: Budget Showdown Ahead

Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) reads a document during a meeting of the House Committee on Rules. Ryan will chair the House Budget Committee in the ...

Source: NPR
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11/29/10
RE: David Obey

Republicans Chip Cravaack and Sean Duffy both won seats in the House that were respectively held by longtime Democrats Jim Oberstar and Dave Obey. ...

Source: Northland's NewsCenter
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11/27/10
Sunday Fare: 'Bridalplasty' and Christmas Movies

...Bob Woodward. NBC: Sens. Dick Durbin and Jon Kyle, Ed Gillespie, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter. CNN: Sens. J, John McCain and Byron Dorgan and Rep. Dave Obey, George W. Bush, Jeb Bush, Pete Souza. Fox News: Sens. Lindsey Graham and Claire McCaskill.

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