Rep. David Obey (D-WI 7th District)
21st term Democrat from Wisconsin 7th District.
Bio
Residence: Wausau
Marital Status: Married (Joan)
Prev. Occupation: Realtor
Prev. Political Exp.: WI Assembly, 1963-69
Education: BS University of Wisconsin, 1960; MA University of Wisconsin, 1962
Birthdate: 10/03/1938
Birthplace: Okmulgee, OK
Religion: Catholic
Percentage in Last Election: 61%
Major Opponent: Daniel Mielke
Contact
Current Elected Office Contact Information
Contact Rep. David Obey via Web Form.
Website: obey.house.gov
Washington, D.C. Office:
2314 Rayburn House Office Building,District of Columbia 20515-4907
Phone: (202) 225-3365
Fax: (715) 842-4488
Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
Phone: (715) 842-5606
Fax: (715) 842-4488
Staff
Current Elected Office Staff Members:
- Chief of Staff: Christina Hamilton
- Appt. Secy.: Carly Burns
Letters
Current Elected Office Letters to Leaders:
Recent messages sent to Rep. David Obey by our constituents:
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You aren't ready
- Wausau, WI - 11/13/2009 -
Affordable Health Care for America Act
- Cadott, WI - 11/13/2009 -
Abortion
- Wisconsin Rapids, WI - 11/11/2009 -
Health Care
- Balsam Lake, WI - 11/09/2009 -
Health Care
- Almond, WI - 11/09/2009 -
Health Care
- RICE LAKE, WI - 11/09/2009 -
FOX News
- Wausau, WI - 11/09/2009 -
Vote NO on closed rule
- Stevens Point, WI - 11/08/2009 -
PLEASE DO NOT SUPPORT THE HEALTH CARE BILL PRESENTED BY THE SPEAKER
- Ashland, WI - 11/07/2009 -
Let's talk about behavior.
- Wausau, WI - 11/07/2009 -
health care bill
- Wausau, WI - 11/07/2009 -
Spending binge
- Marshfield, WI - 11/06/2009 -
Health Care Bill
- jacksonville, WI - 11/06/2009 -
tax payer funded abortion
- Stratford, WI - 11/04/2009 -
The WRONG direction
- Chippewa Falls, WI - 11/04/2009 -
Health care "reform"
- Eau Claire, WI - 11/03/2009 -
Heath Care and Job performance
- Wausau, WI - 11/02/2009 -
Health Care Reform
- Mercer, WI - 11/02/2009 -
Artice one section 8
- RICE LAKE, WI - 10/21/2009 -
Challenge the News
- Wausau, WI - 10/19/2009
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Recent Headlines
Who are the fence sitters?
With Senate Democrats needing 60 votes to overcome a filibuster this weekend, all eyes will be on five undecided senators.
Tyranny of the silent filibuster
Why doesn't Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid force an old-fashioned filibuster that could make Republicans look silly? Because he can't.
Reading the Senate bill out loud
Who would actually read the bill out loud? How can Republicans force a reading? A Q&A on a parliamentary tactic proposed for the health care bill.
Alerts from Groups and Organizations
LAST CHANCE: Senate May Vote This Week to Fund Abortion in Health Care
by Family Research Council on November 16
Tell Your Senators to Vote Against 'Hyde on Steroids'
by National Organization of Women on November 13
Help Secure $1 Billion for the National Housing Trust Fund
by NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby on November 16
Fed up with Congress - Let's fix it
by Patriots United on November 12
Expand and Strengthen Medicaid in Health Care Reform
by RESULTS on November 16