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)
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- 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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House votes on credit-card consumer protections
...week would have those reforms take effect upon signing of the new bill. Minnesota Democratic Reps. Tim Walz, Collin Peterson, and Jim Oberstar and Minnesota Republican Rep. Erik Paulsen joined Ellison in voting for the measure. Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Mi
The Daily Digest
...Sen. Amy Klobuchar is mentioned. Klobuchar also wants a ban on wireless devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar and the White House are at odds over transportation funding. DFL Sen. Tom Bakk wants a special session to focus
Minnesota House delegation votes to extend jobless benefits
...strapped for cash in a state with 8.4 percent unemployment as a worker in a state with 8.5 percent unemployment,” said Rep. Jim Oberstar, D-Minn., in a statement. “The benefits will provide an additional economic stimulus when these families use the
Keith Ellison is one of the poorest members of Congress
...His average range is $6,213, 028. The low end of his assets is $3,793,056. The upper end is $8,633,000. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is the wealthiest House member of the delegation. His average wealth is $5,479,538. The range is $3,202,076 on the low end and
Oberstar to raise money for Clark
...Rep. Jim Oberstar is the latest well-known Minnesota Democrat to raise money for state Sen. Tarryl Clark's campaign for congress. A fundraiser says Oberstar and the 2008 DFL endorsed candidate, El Tinklenberg, will host a fundraiser for Clark on Novembe
The Daily Digest
...some White House guests. DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar, DFL Sen. Al Franken, DFL Rep. Collin Peterson are on the list. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar says the White House is undercounting the transportation jobs created by the stimulus. Gov. Pawlenty says he thinks the
TRACKING YOUR $: Feds Subsidize Flights to Small U.S. Cities
...He says if the program doesn't work it's an airline problem because of bad schedules. "It's not a government problem," said Rep. Oberstar. "I'm not just going to sit back and see the people of northeast Minnesota left behind because the airlines are onl
Oberstar's highway bill is stuck for now
Even a fleet of bulldozers wasn't enough to ram through a deal last week on a long-term highway bill sought by Minnesota Democrat Jim Oberstar, chairman of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. A caravan of bulldozers on the
The Daily Digest
...care bill. Some members of Congress are suggesting a $150 billion "front-loaded" transportation stimulus next year. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is mentioned. The following HTML tags are allowed in your comments: + Bold: Text + Italic: Text + Link:...
Where the delegation stands on a troop increase in Afghanistan.
...(we had a problem with the audio. I'll post soon). DFL Rep. Collin Peterson did not return repeated calls for comment. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar said he wants to know specifics before he supports an increase. He wants to know how much a troop increase would
Senate, House pass legislation exempting Great Lakes ships from EPA rule
...from a proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule that aims to reduce sulfur emissions. The exemption — pushed by Rep. Jim Oberstar, D-Minn., and Rep. Dave Obey, D-Wis., — was attached to the Interior Appropriations bill. “Laying up half of the
Where the delegation stands on a troop increase in Afghanistan.
...(we had a problem with the audio. I'll post soon). DFL Rep. Collin Peterson did not return repeated calls for comment. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar said he wants to know specifics before he supports an increase. He wants to know how much a troop increase would
Ellison proposes same-day voter registration bill
...want to vote.” Cosponsors of the bill include Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota Democratic Reps. Tim Walz and Jim Oberstar. Like what you just read? Support high-quality journalism in Minnesota by becoming a member of MinnPost. Min
(Many) more DFL big guns for Tarryl Clark
...to see any opening for Reed in the endorsement contest. p.s. Three of Minnesota's five incumbent congressmen, Keith Ellison, Jim Oberstar and Collin Peterson, have contributed to the Clark campaign via their own campaign funds. Like what you just read?
The Daily Digest
...driving. Klobuchar is mentioned. The transportation bill isn't moving because of other priorities and funding issues. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is mentioned. Oberstar will attend a bridge opening in North Branch in November. The DNR issues a draft study of
Franken, Kelliher and Rybak to raise money for Clark
...Tarryl Clark's campaign for Congress. The fundraiser comes on the heels of a campaign finance report that showed DFL Congressmen Jim Oberstar, Keith Ellison and Collin Peterson donated to Clark's campaign. Clark is seeking the DFL nomination against M
Deal struck on Great Lakes ship pollution
...O'Donnell, president of Clean Air Watch, a Washington-based advocacy group, said he was disappointed that Obey and Rep. Jim Oberstar, a Minnesota Democrat and chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, had sided with the shippers
The Daily Digest
...negotiators reached a deal that would exempt 13 Great Lakes shippers from new EPA clean air rules. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is mentioned. Three state lawmakers head to Washington D.C. today to offer suggestions on the Climate Change bill. The Twin Cities h
Deal struck on Great Lakes ship pollution
...Frank O'Donnell, president of Clean Air Watch, a Washington-based advocacy group, said he was disappointed that Obey and Rep. Jim Oberstar, a Minnesota Democrat and chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, had sided with the sh
Deal struck on Great Lakes ship pollution
...O’Donnell, president of Clean Air Watch, a Washington-based advocacy group, said he was disappointed that Obey and Rep. Jim Oberstar, a "They deservedly have a stellar record and reputation on environmental issues, but departed in this case to work e
ACEC: Congress Has “Potent Economic Recovery” in Current Transportation, Aviation and Water Bills
...backbone of an economic recovery. The key is to act on them now." The surface transportation bill introduced by Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-MN) and Rep. John Mica (R-FL) would invest $500 billion over six years in the nation's roads and public transportatio
The Daily Digest
...insurance profits are not as robust as Democrats claim. DFL Reps. Tim Walz, Betty McCollum, Keith Ellison and Jim Oberstar want non-profit employers to be a part of the health insurance package. MPR says fighting health care fraud is a difficult battle.
RE: James Oberstar
Moreover, the long-term transportation bill proposed in the House by Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-MN) would set up an office of expedited project delivery within ...
Highway Bill = Jobs & Better Roads, Bridges
America and Minnesota need better roads and bridges, and Minnesota Representative Jim Oberstar, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure ...
Steelworkers' view: Congress needs to support bill for clean-energy jobs
US Rep. Jim Oberstar rightly voted for the American Climate and Energy Security Act. US Sens. Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar should similarly work for ...
Federal funding for Sanders' regional rail plan could be risky
...billion, so it’s unclear how much of an increase we’ll see in transit spending, said Jim Berard, spokesman for U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar, a Minnesota Democrat and chairman of the House transportation committee. To reach Brad Cooper, call 816-234-7724 o
Federal funding for Sanders' regional rail plan could be risky
... said Jim Berard, spokesman for US Rep. Jim Oberstar, a Minnesota Democrat and chairman of the House transportation committee. To reach Brad Cooper, ...
Minnesota receives additional energy assistance, weatherization funding
Congressman Jim Oberstar announces the additional funds are coming from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “This is funding that is desperately ...
Hare promotes infrastructure
The petitions will be presented to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar. The $6 billion proposed project has already ...
RE: James Oberstar
Rep. Matsui was contacted regarding the need for increased protections for Americans on cruise ships in April, 2006, when Sacramentan Laurie Dishman, ...
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