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Rep. James Oberstar

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Term Start Term End Role    State  Party 
2007 2008 Representative MN Democrat
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Recent Voting History

The votes below were taken by roll call, a voting procedure that records a vote from every Senator or Representative on the bill under consideration. This Member of Congress may have voted on other bills by the process known as "voice vote", but these votes are not recorded.
BillVoted
H.R.6493 To amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance aviation safety.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6493 Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008
Aye
July 22, 2008
H.R.6515 Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 6515 Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008
Aye
July 17, 2008
H.Res.1350 Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 1350 Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Aye
July 17, 2008

Voting Trends Analysis

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  • H.Res.979 H.Res.979 [1]
  • H.R.5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation ... [1]

James Oberstar in the News feed

July 22, 2008 Tinklenberg announces plan to fix economy

Tinklenberg announced his proposal at a news conference Monday in Minneapolis, along with DFL Rep. James Oberstar. Oberstar said there is also money ...

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Source: Minnesota Public Radio, MN


July 22, 2008 Operators licensed to drive buses, trucks despite disabilities ...

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, led by Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn., will conduct oversight hearings Thursday. ...

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Source: Akron Beacon Journal, OH


July 22, 2008 Why the delay on driver safety?

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, chaired by Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn., asked the Government Accountability Office to look at the ...

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Source: Daily Mail - Charleston, WV


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James Oberstar in the Blogs feed

July 22, 2008 Democrats actually want to RAISE the federal Gas Tax. Can anyone stop the insanity?

Democrats actually want to RAISE the federal Gas Tax. Can anyone stop the insanity? ... exploration, oil sand, oil shale, press, Rep. James Oberstar,

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Source: The Dan Lee Report


July 22, 2008 Congress, Especially those Dems, REALLY don’t get it!

Well, even though about 80% of this country is telling Congress to drill for more oil to help increase the supply whereby lowering costs, ... of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Rep.

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Source: The BoBo Files | Driving the loony left loonier


July 22, 2008 Congressional Democrats say no to drilling, but yes to more oil ...

Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said: "We'll put all things on the table but, the gas tax is the cornerstone. Full Article ...

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Source: USA-Partisan


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Campaign Contributions

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Top Funding Industry: Transportation
Top Contributor: AECOM Technology Corp ($24,712)
IndustryDonation% of total
Transportation $165,936 21.4 %
Lawyers & Lobbyists $162,426 21.0 %
Labor $134,000 17.3 %
Construction $116,661 15.1 %
Misc Business $73,450 9.5 %
Energy/Nat Resource $43,350 5.6 %
Finance/Insur/RealEst $23,800 3.1 %
Agribusiness $20,250 2.6 %
Other $10,000 1.3 %
Communic/Electronics $9,500 1.2 %
Health $8,500 1.1 %
Defense $4,500 0.6 %
Ideology/Single-Issue $2,250 0.3 %
Total:$774,623

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