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Wausau Wheelers
June 1987
Congressman David Obey of Wisconsin biking with the Wausau Wheelers.
Campaign Shoot
1994
Filming a campaign spot for Congressman David R. Obey (left), probably in the Wausau Family Practice Center. Health care and its associated costs were an important issue for Obey.
Two from Wausau
1970
Two Democratic candidates for office in Marathon County, both from Wausau: (left) Congressman David Obey and Anthony Earl.
President Carter, Up Close and Personal
1979
President Jimmy Carter shaking hands in Wausau, while the Secret Service (left) keeps watch.
Education Press Conference
1978
Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin (center) holding a press conference about federal funding for education with students at Ellis School. A few journalists are present taking notes.
Obey with Factory Workers
January 1969
David R. Obey posing with factory workers at Wausau Paper Mill in Brokaw, WI, during his first campaign for Congress.
