Rep. James Oberstar

Democrat  •  8th District, Minnesota  •  18th Term  •  Sworn In 1975
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 97%
  • Abstains: 1%

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11/17/09
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. ...

Source: MinnPost.com
11/17/09
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...

11/16/09
The Daily Digest

...commentary on his service dogs legislation. The federal government wants to set and enforce safety standards on transit. DFL Rep. Jim ...

11/16/09
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...

Source: MinnPost.com
11/15/09
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...

11/14/09
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...

11/14/09
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. ...

Source: Evening News and Tribune
11/14/09
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...

Source: Coon Rapids ECM Publishers
11/14/09
Heavy Construction Firms Reeling

... surface transportation reauthorization bill, which US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar, D-Min...

Source: Occupational Health Safety
11/14/09
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...

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11/19/09
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...

11/18/09
Federal Transportation Issues: Key...

"[S]enators would appreciate White House assistance in ending "the standoff" with the House, where transportation committee chairman Jim ...

11/18/09
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'...

11/18/09
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...

11/18/09
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
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...

11/18/09
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...

11/17/09
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...

Source: Top News
11/17/09
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...

11/17/09
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...

Source: Polinaut
Official website: http://www.oberstar.house.gov/
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2365 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6211
Fax: 202-225-0699

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