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Speaker Wright
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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 important public figures to the city to address the club.
circa 1980-1989
Obey, David R.
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Wausau Hearing
circa 1980-1989
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 in...
Wausau Wheelers
June 1987
Congressman David Obey of Wisconsin biking with the Wausau Wheelers.
Obey Fights for Us
circa 1990-1999
Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey sits on stage with an unidentified guest speaker. There is a campaign banner behind them, and an audience is in the foreground. The event was probably a meeting ...
Harmonica Men
1986
Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey (center), playing the harmonica with Speaker of the House Jim Wright (right), and Congressman Jake Pickle (left).
Diplomatic Mission
1980
Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey (center) studying briefing materials for a diplomatic visit to Pakistan.
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.
