Topic: Dave Obey
Democrats add money for hiring teachers, border security to war funding billHouse Democrats, who are trying to pass a long-stalled war funding bill this week, have attached $10 billion to help local school districts avoid teacher layoffs when schools reopen.The approximately $70 ...
In a major blow to President Barack Obama's Democratic allies in the US Congress, one of their top leaders in the House announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection in November.Representative David Obey of Wisconsin, powerful chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, ...
There's a fair amount of grumbling on President Barack Obama's left about his big military push in Afghanistan, but don't look for it to get in his way-at least for the next year or so.. The litmus test starts Thursday as the ...
AP IMPACT: Attacks on Lawmakers' Pet Projects Don't Quench the Thirst for ThemNew ethics rules designed to cleanse spending bills of questionable pet projects have done little to quench lawmakers' thirst for them. Demand is up and the battle for them is ...
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Congress Obey Retirement
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Geithner Testifies To House Appropriations Committee On The Treasury Dept.
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Congressman Dave Obey At Grand Opening ...
Dave Obey, Retired 7th District CD, WI speaks at Grand ...2011-10-18 -
Dave Obey on Ayn Rand
Dave Obey at Shelly Moore Fundraiser in Menomonie. June 2 ...2011-06-04 -
Obey on running for governor
Retired US Rep. Dave Obey, a Democrat from Wausau who ...2011-10-21
