Rep. David Obey

Democrat  •  7th District, Wisconsin  •  21st Term  •  Sworn In 1969
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 98%
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09/17/09
Healthcare reform bumping other agenda items into election year

...say the pace of the appropriations process is in the hands of the Senate. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Dave Obey (D-Wis.) is offering his Senate counterpart, Dan Inouye (D-Hawaii) a bottle of gin for every bill the Senate passes by the end of

Source: The Hill
09/17/09
House OKs plan for student loan program shift

Tammy Baldwin (D-Madison), Steve Kagen (D-Appleton), Ron Kind (D-La Crosse), Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee), Dave Obey (D-Wausau) and Tom Petri (R-Fond du Lac) ...

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
09/17/09
U.S. House of Representatives passes SAFRA education aid bill, U.S. Rep. Dave Obey announces

...Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, is applauding the passage of a bill that would shift aid to college students and away from private lenders. The bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives today would devote tens of billions of dollars to students, as o

09/16/09
Kohl, Obey awarded for leadership in farming, rural community issues

Herb Kohl and Rep. Dave Obey with the group's highest honor for outstanding leadership on issues affecting farmers and rural communities. They joined Sen. ...

Source: Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
09/16/09
RE: David Obey

Herb Kohl and Rep. Dave Obey with the group's highest honor for outstanding leadership on issues affecting farmers and rural communities. They joined Sen. ...

Source: Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
09/15/09
LETTER: Claims for Duffy just rhetoric

He has no problem with an endorsement after the primary. They speak of a 20-point lead in the last election by Rep. Dave Obey. ...

Source: Wausau Daily Herald
09/15/09
Wisconsin Lawmakers Named NFU Golden Triangle Recipients

From Wisconsin, Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold, along with Congressmen Dave Obey and Steve Kagen have been selected for the honor. ...

Source: Wisconsin Ag Connection
09/14/09
Blogs Comment On Obama's Health Reform Speech, Baucus' Reform ...

"[W]e must work hard right now to preserve President Obama's (and now Dave Obey's) evidence-based pregnancy prevention funding through the full Senate vote ...

Source: Medical News Today (press release)
09/14/09
Editorials from Wisconsin newspapers

US Rep. Dave Obey's telephone forum on health care reform last week was a discussion that allowed a real exchange of ideas. ...

Source: PennLive.com
09/12/09
RE: David Obey

Rep. Dave Obey, a Democrat from Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District, did not publish a statement in response to President Obama's Sept. ...

Source: Examiner.com
09/11/09
COLUMN: B&G Club launches 'Impact' to help kids

A one-time Congressional appropriation made possible by US Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, as well as support from United Way and other local investors have given ...

Source: Wausau Daily Herald
09/10/09
Our View: Keep health care reform discussion going

US Rep. Dave Obey's telephone forum on health care reform last week was a discussion that allowed a real exchange of ideas. ...

Source: Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
09/10/09
Superior receives $2 million harbor assistance grant

The two lawmakers have communicated extensively with Governor Doyle and Congressman Dave Obey, who have both been strong advocates of the Fraser project, ...

Source: BusinessNorth.com
09/09/09
LETTER: Obey call informative, balanced

She wondered whether the call coming into her house on Monday from Rep. Dave Obey was dropped because she has an opposing opinion about health care reform. ...

Source: Wausau Daily Herald
09/09/09
Dock wall project gets $2 million boost

The two lawmakers have communicated extensively with Doyle and Congressman Dave Obey, who have both been strong advocates of the Fraser project, ...

Source: Superior Telegram
09/09/09
WQOW TV: Eau Claire, WI NEWS18 News, Weather, and SportsEditorial ...

AP News If history is any indication, Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District will be represented by Dave Obey in 2011. I know the 2010 campaigns are rather ...

Source: WQOW TV News 18
09/08/09
Conservative think tank scores interview with Obey

Political junkies wondering how a conservative Milwaukee think tank scored a recent interview with liberal Congressman Dave Obey now have an answer. ...

Source: Chicago Tribune
09/08/09
Congressman Obey - a man who believes in the golden rule

Wisconsin 7th District Congressman Dave Obey has to have been one of those kind of "kids" when he was growing up because he is sure demonstrating those ...

Source: Lakeland Times
09/08/09
Our View: Forum offers a chance for all to hear debate

US Rep. Dave Obey's telephone forum on health care reform last week was a discussion that allowed a real exchange of ideas. ...

Source: Wausau Daily Herald
09/08/09
Jauch, Milroy Applaud $2 Million Harbor Assistance Grant for Superior

The two lawmakers have communicated extensively with Governor Doyle and Congressman Dave Obey, who have both been strong advocates of the Fraser project, ...

Source: Superior Telegram
09/07/09
Central Wisconsin leaders focus on sustainability

...officials said. "This is a really solid start," Mid-State President John Clark said Monday during a meeting with U.S. Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau. "We're hoping (others) will be using this as a pattern for future projects." Leaders hope to use a $428,000 g

09/07/09
Congressman Dave Obey Joins Wisconsin Rapids for Labor Day Celebration

"I always like to come here, it's a good event and you get a chance to talk to people," says 7th District Congressman Dave Obey. And a chance to share their ...

Source: WSAW
09/07/09
Central Wisconsin leaders focus on sustainability

"This is a really solid start," Mid-State President John Clark said Monday during a meeting with US Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau. "We're hoping (others) will be ...

Source: Wausau Daily Herald
09/06/09
Central Wisconsin puts focus on green energy

...officials said. "This is a really solid start," Mid-State President John Clark said Monday during a meeting with U.S. Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau. "We're hoping (others) will be using this as a pattern for future projects." Leaders hope to use a $428,000 g

09/06/09
Central Wisconsin puts focus on 'green' energy

"This is a really solid start," Mid-State President John Clark said Monday during a meeting with US Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau. "We're hoping (others) will be ...

Source: Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
09/05/09
Claims of misrepresentation in first reporter's first MacIver story

Political junkies wondering how a conservative Milwaukee think tank scored a recent interview with liberal Congressman Dave Obey now have an answer. ...

Source: Wisconsin State Journal
09/05/09
Recession doesn't feel over to many

Republicans looking to unseat US Rep. Dave Obey, the Wausau Democrat who authored much of the legislation, are among conservatives who consider the stimulus ...

Source: Wausau Daily Herald
09/05/09
Our View: Plenty of positive news to ponder

US Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, was in town Monday to check up on the programs for which he helped secure $428000 in President Barack Obama's 2009-10 budget. ...

Source: Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
09/04/09
LETTER: Did Obey screen his phone calls?

EDITOR: I signed up for Rep. Dave Obey's telephone health care forum, eager to hear answers to my questions about the health care reform bill. ...

Source: Wausau Daily Herald
09/04/09
Health care focus of US Sen. Russ Feingold's listening session in ...

US Rep. Dave Obey held a telephone forum this week, but has not held a town hall meeting in person to discuss health care reform. "I don't always agree with ...

Source: Wausau Daily Herald

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