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Medicare Forum
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During the 1990s Congressman David R. Obey, a leading proponent of health care reform, held numerous forums on the subject in his northern Wisconsin district. Here at a forum in Superior he used a chart to illustrate proposed changes to Medicare.
June 1992
Obey, David R.
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Cafe Campaign
October 1992
Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin campaigning in a cafe on Highway 29. With Obey is State Representative, Tom Springer.
Medicare Reform
1995
Wisconsin congressmen (left to right) Gerald Kleczka, David R. Obey, and Thomas Barrett listening to citizen opinions on Medicare reform at a forum.
Obey and Mondale
circa 1970-1979
Walter (Fritz) Mondale and David Obey have a conversation at the Better Way Club.
Obey and Lilly
1976
Congressman David R. Obey in his congressional office with Legislative Aide Scott Lilly.
Happy Birthday Medicare
July 29, 1995
At a celebration for the 30th anniversary of Medicare, Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey and guests blow out the candles on a cake.
