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Jim Oberstar
Jim Oberstar
The dean of Minnesota's delegation, Democrat Oberstar has for more than three decades been the Washington voice of the distinctive and somewhat old fashioned liberalism of the Iron Range. Progressive on economic matters, the Chisholm native is more conservative on social issues and an advocate for sportsmen's concerns. Chair of the influential House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, he is an expert on aviation issues.
Obserstar is well positioned to keep his seat as long as he wishes.
Party: DFL
Elected: 1974
Birthdate: September 10, 1934
Birthplace: Chisholm
Home: Chisholm
Family: Wife Jean; 6 children
Employment history: staff of U.S. Representative John Blatnik of Minnesota, 1963-1974; administrator of the Committee on Public Works, U.S. House of Representatives, 1971-1974
Education: College of St. Thomas; M.A., College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium
Websites: oberstar.house.gov | oberstar.org
Elected: 1974
Birthdate: September 10, 1934
Birthplace: Chisholm
Home: Chisholm
Family: Wife Jean; 6 children
Employment history: staff of U.S. Representative John Blatnik of Minnesota, 1963-1974; administrator of the Committee on Public Works, U.S. House of Representatives, 1971-1974
Education: College of St. Thomas; M.A., College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium
Websites: oberstar.house.gov | oberstar.org
Jim Oberstar stories from Star Tribune
- Abortion curbs have Democrats in dilemmaSen. Al Franken and Sen. Amy Klobuchar haven't drawn bright lines on the issue that could threaten passage of a landmark health care overhaul.
- D.J. Tice: An abortion battle? Now that's the status quoThe rift in the House over health care reform shows that much remains as it ever was in politics.
- Minn. delegation split on health care billFirmly in favor: McCollum and Walz; may vote "yes": Oberstar and Ellison; solid "nos": Peterson and the GOPs.
- Oberstar's highway bill is stuck for now
- Tears and fears flood Congress on health care
- Great Lakes shippers decry plan to curb air pollution
- Report: 2 million pounds of toxics dumped into MInnesota rivers in 2007
- State pork producers request emergency federal aid
- United to offer daily flights between Duluth and Chicago
- Seeking Passenger Bill of Rights, trapped fliers testify about ordeals
Jim Oberstar stories from other sources
- Rep. Peterson: Health reform lacking - Bemidji Pioneer
- Reader's view: Oberstar, Democrats making false promises - Duluth News Tribune (registration)
- A serious committment to our veterans, By Jim Oberstar, US Representative - International Falls Daily Journal
- Oberstar votes in favor of historic health care reform - Review Messenger
- One of Oberstar's worries about health care bill: provision that could hurt ... - MinnPost.com
- Key deal in House's health care vote centered on abortion - MinnPost.com
- Levee petition presented to Oberstar - Burlington Hawk Eye
- Provision in House bill could hurt paper industry, By LAUREL BEAGER, Editor - International Falls Daily Journal
- The Daily Digest - Minnesota Public Radio
- Kline, Oberstar speak back to back on House floor on health care - Minnesota Independent