Dave Obey
David Ross Obey has been a Democrat member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 1969, representing the Seventh Congressional District of Wisconsin (map).
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Bio
Background
Obey (pronounced Obie) was orn October 3, 1938 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and grew up in Wausau, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Congressional Career
He became a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1963, and served there until 1969, when he was elected to the House to replace Melvin R. Laird, who was appointed Secretary of Defense under President Richard Nixon. Obey, only thirty years old at the time of his election, became the youngest member of Congress upon taking his seat. He is now the third-longest serving Democrat in the House, after John Dingell and John Conyers.
In Congress, Obey chaired the commission to write the House's Code of Ethics. Among the reforms he instituted was one requiring members of the House to disclose their personal financial dealings so that the public is made aware of any potential conflicts of interests.
Meet the Cash Constituents
| Links to more campaign contribution information for Dave Obey from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2006 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by organization/corporation: | 2006 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by industry: | 2006 election cycle | Career totals |
Controversy
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
- House Committee on Appropriations - Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Labor Health and Human Services Education and Related Agencies - Ranking Minority Member
Coalitions and Caucuses
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
- Democratic Steering Committee
- Executive Committee, Democratic Study Group
- Policy Committee
- Steering Committee
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Dave Obey. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Articles and Resources
- Official website
- Democratic Party of Wisconsin profile
- Four Democrats aim to Clean up House by Larry Margasak, Associated Press , 12/6/05
Contact
DC Office:
2314 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4907
Phone: 202-225-3365
Fax:
Web Email
Website
District Office-Superior:
1401 Tower Avenue, Suite 307
Superior, WI 54880-1572
Phone: 715-398-4426
Fax: 715-398-7121
District Office- Wausau:
First Star Plaza
401 5th Street, Suite 406
Wausau, WI 54403-5473
Phone: 715-842-5606
Fax: 715-842-4488
