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Obey and Lilly
1976
Congressman David R. Obey in his congressional office with Legislative Aide Scott Lilly.
Cafe Campaign
October 1992
Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin campaigning in a cafe on Highway 29. With Obey is State Representative, Tom Springer.
David Obey Greets Constituents
1970
Running hard for re-election after serving less than a full first term, Congressman David Obey introduces himself to constituents and their children.
Obey at the Fair
1976
Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey chats with a constituent manning the dairy bar as part of a campaign shoot.
Running for Re-election
1970
Running hard for re-election after having served less than a full term, Congressman David R. Obey greets card-playing seniors.