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And that's why it destroys accountability: Instead of the majority defending its actions, the majority has to defend the product of a compromise with a small group of minority senators who held the keys to the filibuster.
More VA centers, counselors needed for Wisconsin clinics
Wisconsin federal lawmakers are asking the Veteran's Administration to consider more vets centers and counselors to better provide services for the state’s veterans. Danielle Kaeding reports.
Rep. Dave Obey leads House tribute to Gaylord Nelson
WASHINGTON — As Rep. Dave Obey told the story Wednesday, Earth Day sprang from a very simple idea. At the height of "an unpopular and unwinnable war," Obey recalled, then-Sen. Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin urged Americans in a speech at the Seattle Science Center to take one day to devote the same passionate civic activism they used against the Vietnam War to demand better stewardship of the environment.
Obey says health care bill was a long time coming
Washington - Over four decades in Congress, Dave Obey saw Presidents Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton both try - and fail - to bring about universal health care for the country.
Disabled American Veterans National Commander Roberto "Bobby" Barrera today presented a special "Going to Bat for Veterans" award to Rep. David Obey in recognition of his leadership and support for legislation that will ensure sufficient, timely and predictable funding for veterans health care.
Legislature pools zone bonds to fund job-creating projects
"Congressman Dave Obey's leadership on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has given us this powerful tool to create hundreds of new jobs in the green energy sector right here in Central Wisconsin," Lassa said. "With SB 440, we'll make sure that tool is put to its best use."
Stimulus foes see value in seeking cash
Sen. Christopher S. Bond regularly railed against President Obama's economic stimulus plan as irresponsible spending that would drive up the national debt. But behind the scenes, the Missouri Republican quietly sought more than $50 million from a federal agency for two projects in his state.
Stimulating Hypocrisy: 112 Lawmakers Block Recovery While Taking Credit For Its Success
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) Said Stimulus Funds Would Create “Much Needed Jobs.” Minority Leader Boehner: “The stated intent of the so-called stimulus package was to create jobs, and certainly a $57 million slush-fund studying projects did nothing to achieve that goal. With Ohio’s unemployment rate the highest it’s been in 25 years, I’m pleased that federal officials stepped in to order Ohio to use all of its construction dollars for shovel-ready projects that will create much-needed jobs.” [Boehner Statement, 6/15/09]
Fraser Shipyards announces new projects
Obey secured a $2 million appropriation for the city of Superior to continue improvements to the shipyard’s bulkhead wall. It’s the second phase of a three-phase project to improve the shipbuilding facility in North End.
Student housing facility opens
"It helps give students at these facilities a decent place to live, and secondly it helps develop the local economy," said Congressman Dave Obey. He helped to secure the funding for the project.
