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Capitol Train
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Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin riding on the underground train that connects the Capitol with the legislative office buildings. A man in work clothes is seated behind him in a control booth.
March 3, 1980
Obey, David R.
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WHi 91720
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Congressional Broadcasting
1980
Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin checking on House floor activity on television. A table set with place settings appears behind him.
Obey and Staff
1980
Congressman David R. Obey, chair of the Foreign Operations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, discussing foreign policy issues with his staff. A map is on the wall in the background.
Congressman David Obey and His Son Craig
circa 1980-1989
Congressman David Obey and his son Craig pose for a photo in the nation's Capitol. A line of people appear in the background.
Obey and Staff
1980
Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin (center) and his staff. The conference table is covered with papers and pencils. Framed maps are on the walls.
Obey and Proxmire
circa 1980-1989
Congressman David R. Obey and Senator William Proxmire outside the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
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).
