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David Obey
Democrat • 21 Terms • Sworn In 1969
- 15 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 230 of 440) 8 Made Into Law (Ranks 2 of 440)
- 48 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 431 of 440) 8 Made Into Law (Ranks 386 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. David Price
- Rep. Frank LoBiondo
- Least often votes with:
- Walter Minnick
- Rep. Paul Broun
- Votes with party 98%
- Abstains: 3%
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Republicans making tax cuts an election issue
...insist that we add almost $700 billion to the deficit by providing additional tax cuts to income above $250,000 a year, said Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, who is retiring at the end of the year. That is totally irresponsible. The Obama administration conte
Lassa, Duffy get help from outsiders
...the balance of power in the U.S. House at stake, the campaigns of both hopefuls to replace Rep. Dave Obey have gained much of their support from outside the 7th Congressional District. In addition to the thousands of dollars spent on television advertis
Lassa, Duffy get help from outsiders
... the campaigns of both hopefuls to replace Rep. Dave Obey have gained much of their support from outside the 7th Congressional District. ...
Lassa, Duffy get help from outsiders
...the balance of power in the U.S. House at stake, the campaigns of both hopefuls to replace Rep. Dave Obey have gained much of their support from outside the 7th Congressional District. In addition to the thousands of dollars spent on television advertis
Letter: Lassa will fight for the middle class
Rep. Dave Obey spoke and got several standing ovations. Then Julie spoke and also received many standing ovations. The Republican Tea Party events are ...
LETTER: 'Failed policies' are the fault of Democrats
Rep. Dave Obey was in charge of the House Appropriations Committee that controls every dollar our goverment spends. Over a trillion in debt, ...
Sean Duffy pledges more contact with communities
... 7th Congressional District race, but his seven promises to residents introduced in Wausau on Thursday largely were targeted at retiring Rep. Dave Obey. ...
Sean Duffy pledges more community contact if elected
...District race, but his seven promises to residents introduced in Wausau on Thursday largely were targeted at retiring Rep. Dave Obey. Duffy said he will continue to live in Wisconsin, hold town hall meetings in each of the 20 counties that make up the d
Sean Duffy explains pledges more community contact if elected
WAUSAU -- Republican congressional candidate Sean Duffy officially faces Democratic state Sen. Julie Lassa in the 7th Congressional District race, but his seven promises to residents introduced in Wausau on Thursday largely were targeted at retiring Rep.
Sean Duffy pledges more contact with communities
...District race, but his seven promises to residents introduced in Wausau on Thursday largely were targeted at retiring Rep. Dave Obey. Duffy said he will continue to live in Wisconsin, hold town hall meetings in each of the 20 counties that make up the d
Duffy pledges to commute to DC if elected
... of seven promises he would keep as a freshman congressman introduced in Wausau on Thursday afternoon largely were targeted at retiring Rep. Dave Obey. ...
Duffy pledges to commute to D.C. if elected
...he would keep as a freshman congressman introduced in Wausau on Thursday afternoon largely were targeted at retiring Rep. Dave Obey. Continuing to live in Wisconsin, holding town hall meetings in each of the 20 counties that make up the district and sup
Lassa pledges aid for veterans
...were before, because the biggest problem of our deficit is interest expense and military and we have to pay the debt down and do it in the nation together." Lassa is campaigning against Sean Duffy, R-Ashland, for U.S. Rep. Dave Obey's congressional seat
RE: David Obey
In the contest for the seat of retiring Rep. Dave Obey (D-Wis.), the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has accused GOP contender Sean Duffy of ...
39 Steps Update, Six Weeks Out
While not a particularly representative area of the rest of the country, it's a great night for Democrats if they hold this one. (PR: 10) 13. ...
RE: David Obey
In the contest for the seat of retiring Rep. Dave Obey (D-Wis.), the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has accused GOP contender Sean Duffy of ...
Sean Duffy says Julie Lassa took a pay raise that other legislators gave back
Lassa, seeking the 7th District congressional seat being vacated by US Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, is on the defensive about a pay raise for legislators that ...
RE: David Obey
Lassa, seeking the 7th District congressional seat being vacated by US Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wausau, is on the defensive about a pay raise for legislators that ...
LETTER: Politicians of today got us into trouble
Russ Feingold and Herb Kohl and Rep. Dave Obey voted for it despite it being opposed by 66 percent of the people. Not only did they vote for the bill, ...
Highway interchange improves safety, speed
One of those applauding the completion was US Rep. Dave Obey, who secured about $55 million in federal funds for the project. For anyone moving products via ...
Lassa, Duffy agree on eight debates
...a state senator from Stevens Point, and Duffy, the former district attorney for Ashland County, are seeking longtime Rep. Dave Obey's congressional seat. Obey announced his retirement in May. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Login | Reg
Lassa asks Duffy to join 8 debates
...media outlets, if Lassa agrees to the televised debate. Lassa, a state senator from Stevens Point, and Duffy, the former district attorney for Ashland County, are seeking longtime Rep. Dave Obey's congressional seat. Obey announced his retirement in May
Highway interchange improves safety, speed
...for an area that serves as the crossroads of transportation in Wisconsin. One of those applauding the completion was U.S. Rep. Dave Obey, who secured about $55 million in federal funds for the project. For anyone moving products via trucks, the new rout
Don't miss chance to hear one of nation's top columnists
In nine years over 50000 have attended to hear Tom Harkin, Bobby Kennedy Jr., Tammy Baldwin, Bernie Sanders, Doris “Granny D” Haddock, Dave Obey, ...
RE: David Obey
WAUSAU – Governor Jim Doyle and Congressman Dave Obey today celebrated the completion of the Highway 29 interchange, the last major milestone in the ...
Ceremony marks highway completion
...completion of this project means well have a 21st century transportation system for a 21st century economy, said Rep. Dave Obey, who secured about $55 million in federal funds for the project. The project, which began with planning in 2001 and construct
Candidates vying for Obeys seat focus on Wisconsin workers
...or saving jobs, as they listen to proposals from congressional candidates in the heated race to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Dave Obey. Tom Halseth, 58, of Portage County's village of Plover was laid off from his job as a general manager at JC Penney in S
John Nichols: Sean Duffy’s a ‘star,’ but GOP’s Chad Lee shines
...District 7. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin jumped in with a strong endorsement of Duffy in the race to replace Congressman Dave Obey. But Duffy wasn’t the only candidate. Dan Mielke, a Portage County farmer who lacked Duffy’s money and out-of-state
$309M highway project nears end
...development follows," said Wausau Mayor Jim Tipple. About 52 percent of the money came from state funds, and 41 percent came from federal sources, including $55 million secured by Rep. Dave Obey. Seven percent came from local funds, according to the DOT
Dave Obey to appear with Julie Lassa
...U.S. Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wis., is scheduled to appear at a union event in Wausau on Friday, accompanied by the state senator hoping to fill his seat in the 7th Congressional District. Julie Lassa, a state senator from Stevens Point, won the Democratic nom
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