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Dave Obey

Dave Obey

Dave Obey, a Democrat, is a former member of the U.S. House. He was first elected in 1969 and did not seek reelection in 2010. Obey, who represented northwestern Wisconsin, served as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.

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Dave Obey
Dave Obey
stated on November 18, 2010 a statement to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
A ban on earmarks greatly weakens the authority Congress has over spending, to the benefit of the executive branch.
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By Dave Umhoefer • December 1, 2010
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John McCain
stated on December 14, 2010 a statement on the U.S. Senate floor:
Earmarks requested in a federal spending bill included  "$277,000 for potato pest management in Wisconsin."
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By Tom Kertscher • December 19, 2010
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