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Representative Obey talked about appropriation bills for fiscal year 2006. Among the topics he discussed were congressional oversight and issues on the Democratic agenda. He also responded t…

House Democrats discussed the federal government’s response to Hurricane Katrina and offered their own proposals for dealing with the aftermath. They also responded to questions from members…

House Democratic leaders talked about current issues, focusing on the economy. This informal meeting preceded a news conference by Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), the incoming House minority leade…

Rep. David Obey (D-WI) spoke about budget process, including the Republican budget and the possibility of a federal government shutdown.

Democratic leaders talked to reporters about proposed Republican budget cuts released by the House Appropriations Committee in the latest appropriations bill.

Various Democratic members of Congress leaders spoke to union leaders about Democratic efforts in such areas as the minimum wage, workplace safety and family leave legislation. They also emp…

Reps. Obey and Sabo talked with reporters about U.S. House caucus reorganization. They opposed the recent Republican decision to abolish funding for these caucuses.

Representative David Obey (D-WI) discussed the decision of the Democratic Caucus to name him acting chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. He was introduced by Representative Steny …

The Democratic Study group held a dinner and offered a toast to Speaker of the House Tom Foley (D-WA). A number of Democratic Congress people spoke including House Majority Leader Richard Ge…