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%
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Minnesota leads nation in speeding...
...control. The data (PDF) were compiled by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which is headed by Rep. Jim Oberstar. ...
The Daily Digest
...We Trust." GOP Rep. John Kline also wants to block the suit. There's talk about passing another stimulus bill. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar i...
The Daily Digest
...commentary on his service dogs legislation. The federal government wants to set and enforce safety standards on transit. DFL Rep. Jim ...
RE: Jim Oberstar
US Rep. Jim Oberstar drew the loudest cheers. "Northstar is a moral issue," he told the boisterous crowd, "because it lessens the number...
Your turn: Northstar is good step,...
...crowd, Well get you the money. U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken have also provided strong support as has U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar...
Hill: Health care reform won’t cut...
...billion in savings in Medicare costs over a 10-year run — money that would be saved by cutting down on fraud and waste. But Rep. Jim O...
Hill: Health care reform won't cut...
But Rep. Jim Oberstar, a Minnesota Democrat, voted against the plan in the House in part because he believes it won't balance spending. ...
It was bridge groundbreaking day i...
... intersection at 9 am, the group moved to the fire hall where the celebration continued with speeches from many including Congressman...
Heavy Construction Firms Reeling
... surface transportation reauthorization bill, which US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar, D-Min...
Northstar Commuter Rail reaches fi...
...state and federal levels. "We needed a connection all the way to St. Cloud, that was my original plan in 1991," said U.S. Rep. Jim Obe...
Blog Coverage
Steven can plan – What's up with S...
Jim Oberstar, himself – Yes, the House Representative may derail his own bill. Healthcare – The House passed its healthcare reform bill 1...
Federal Transportation Issues: Key...
"[S]enators would appreciate White House assistance in ending "the standoff" with the House, where transportation committee chairman Jim ...
Smart Politics - How Common Is Mil...
Last year, Iraq War veteran Ashwin Madia fell 7.6 points shy of victory in what many Democrats hoped would be a repeat of DFLer Tim Walz'...
Streetsblog Capitol Hill » 'This N...
She added that senators would appreciate White House assistance in ending "the standoff" with the House, where transportation committee c...
House passes cruise safety bill | ...
The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009 was passed by a bipartisan vote of 416-4 in the House of Representatives today. Introdu...
11/18/09 - House Passes Cruise Saf...
Rep. Matsui was contacted regarding the need for increased protections for Americans on cruise ships in 2006, when her constituent, Lauri...
Commonsense & Wonder: Democrats Wi...
Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) has been making the case for such a Wall Street tax, and House leaders have started paying attention as they...
Dems eye stock trade tax - TheHill...
Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) has been making the case for such a Wall Street tax, and House leaders have started paying attention as they...
The Online Office of Congresswoman...
Rep. Matsui was contacted regarding the need for increased protections for Americans on cruise ships in 2006, when her constituent, Lauri...
The Daily Digest | Polinaut | Minn...
GOP Rep. John Kline also wants to block the suit. There's talk about passing another stimulus bill. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is mentioned. P...
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U.S. Congress - Rep. Jim Oberstar, Minnesota (D)
