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Wausau Hearing
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Under the chairmanship of David R. Obey of Wisconsin (center) the congressional Joint Economic Committee held hearings in Wisconsin. In the background are numerous charts used to convey economic information to the audience.
circa 1980-1989
Obey, David R.
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Wausau Wheelers
June 1987
Congressman David Obey of Wisconsin biking with the Wausau Wheelers.
Speaker Wright
circa 1980-1989
Speaker of the House Jim Wright (in profile) speaking to members of the audience at Wausau's Better Way Club. Next to Wright is Congressman David R. Obey, a resident of Wausau, who often brought im...
Obey and Earl Pay Tribute
February 1984
Congressman David Obey and Governor Tony Earl pay tribute to 20 years of service by Marathon County Clerk Ray Ott and Register of Deeds Bob Gernetzke.
Diplomatic Mission
1980
Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey (center) studying briefing materials for a diplomatic visit to Pakistan.
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.
Governor Earl
circa 1980-1989
Governor Anthony Earl speaking at a political tribute taking place at the Edgewater Hotel.
