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James Oberstar

James Oberstar

  1. Executive Summary: Chairman Oberstar's Transportation Plan: A Costly Exercise in Social Engineering
    The Heritage Foundation logo The Heritage Foundation 21 hours ago

    In June 2009, Representative James Oberstar (D-MN), chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, introduced the Surface Transportation Authorization Act (STAA), a 775-page bill to reauthorize federal highway and transit... Full Article at The Heritage Foundation

  2. Chairman Oberstar's Transportation Plan: A Costly Exercise in Social Engineering
    The Heritage Foundation logo The Heritage Foundation 22 hours ago

    Abstract: The Surface Transportation Authorization Act as currently written would dramatically change federal transportation policy. Full Article at The Heritage Foundation

  3. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago
    Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. , second from right, with former Vice President Walter Mondale, right, listens to Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn. , left, before a ceremonial swearing-in on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, July 7, 2009, in Washington.

    Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. , second from right, with former Vice President Walter Mondale, right, listens to Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn. , left, before a ceremonial swearing-in on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, July 7, 2009, in Washington. View Photo »

  4. To offset the continued rise in construction unemployment, the collapse of the private construction market, and state budget crises that limit states' ability to finance highway and transit projects, we must act now to provide additional investments for ready-to-go highway and transit projects
    James Oberstar – James Oberstar SOURCE: GovExec.com 22 hours ago
  5. Oberstar endorses Clark for 6th District spot
    St. Cloud Times 1 week ago

    U.S. Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn. , endorsed state Sen. Tarryl Clark, DFL-St. Cloud, in the 6th Congressional District race Wednesday, according to Clark's campaign. Full Article at St. Cloud Times

  6. Transportation Committee Head Says Infrastructure Spending Equals Jobs
    Politics Daily logo Politics Daily 1 week ago

    The head of the House Transportation Committee is calling for $69 billion in federal funds for highway and transit projects to help create jobs and boost the economy. Full Article at Politics Daily

  7. Billions Sought for Transport Work
    Wall Street Journal logo Wall Street Journal 1 week ago

    By Christopher Conkey WASHINGTON -- House Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar on Wednesday called for at least $69 billion in new federal spending on highway and transit projects, a bid to use a second stimulus bill to address a looming... Full Article at Wall Street Journal

  8. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago
    WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 13: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (C) applauds during a news conference with Rep. George Miller (D-CA) (R) and Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-MN) in the U.S. Capitol February 13, 2009 in Washington...

    WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 13: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (C) applauds during a news conference with Rep. George Miller (D-CA) (R) and Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-MN) in the U.S. Capitol February 13, 2009 in Washington... View Photo »

  9. James Oberstar (Pre-Disaster Mitigation)
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 7 months ago
  10. Oberstar outlines $100 billion transportation-funding plan
    MinnPost.com logo MinnPost.com 1 week ago

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. James Oberstar and Appropriations Chairman David Obey are finalizing details on a $100 billion plan to fund highway and transit projects over the next two years, Oberstar confirmed today. Full Article at MinnPost.com

  11. N.J.-to-N.Y. rail project could gain from national gasoline-tax boost
    NJ.com logo NJ.com 2 weeks ago
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    But Governor-elect Chris Christie has vowed not to raise New Jersey's 14.5-cent-per-gallon tax to replenish the state's diminishing funding resources for road and rail projects. Full Article at NJ.com

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WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 13: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (C) applauds during a news conference with Rep. George Miller (D-CA) (R) and Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-MN) in the U.S. Capitol February 13, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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  1. Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. , second from right, with former Vice President Walter Mondale, right, listens to Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn. , left, before a ceremonial swearing-in on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, July 7, 2009, in Washington. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. , second from right, with former Vice President Walter Mondale, right, listens to Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn. , left, before a ceremonial swearing-in on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, July 7, 2009, in Washington.

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  2. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 13: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (C) applauds during a news conference with Rep. George Miller (D-CA) (R) and Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-MN) in the U.S. Capitol February 13, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 13: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (C) applauds during a news conference with Rep. George Miller (D-CA) (R) and Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-MN) in the U.S. Capitol February 13, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  3. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 13: (L-R) Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-MN), Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey (D-WI), Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charlie Rangel (D-NY) and Democr... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 13: (L-R) Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-MN), Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey (D-WI), Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charlie Rangel (D-NY) and Democr...

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  4. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 13: (L-R) Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-MN), Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey (D-WI), Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charlie Rangel (D-NY) and Democr... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 13: (L-R) Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-MN), Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey (D-WI), Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charlie Rangel (D-NY) and Democr...

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  5. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, left, is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009. From left are, Harper, House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn. , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of calif. , and Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, left, is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009. From left are, Harper, House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn. , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of calif. , and Canadian Ambassador Michael Wilson.

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  6. FILE -- In this March 7, 2008 file photo, Chairman of the House Transportation Committee Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn. , speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    FILE -- In this March 7, 2008 file photo, Chairman of the House Transportation Committee Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn. , speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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  7. House leadership members speak following the passage in the House of Representatives of the stimulus package on Capitol Hill in Washington February 13, 2009. Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

    House leadership members speak following the passage in the House of Representatives of the stimulus package on Capitol Hill in Washington February 13, 2009.

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  8. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. , second from left, shares a laugh with, from left, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn. , Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn. , and Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y. , on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, during a news conference after the House passed th... AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. , second from left, shares a laugh with, from left, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn. , Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn. , and Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y. , on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, during a news conference after the House passed th...

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  9. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. , second from left, shares a laugh with, from left, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn. , Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn. , and Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y. , on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, during a news conference after the House passed th... AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. , second from left, shares a laugh with, from left, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn. , Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn. , and Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y. , on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, during a news conference after the House passed th...

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  10. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. , second from left, shares a laugh with, from left, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn. , Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn. , Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y. , and Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif. , during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Feb. 13,20... AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. , second from left, shares a laugh with, from left, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn. , Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn. , Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y. , and Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif. , during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Feb. 13,20...

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  11. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. , fourth from left, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, after the House passed of the stimulus legislation. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. , fourth from left, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, after the House passed of the stimulus legislation.

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WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 13: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (C) applauds during a news conference with Rep. George Miller (D-CA) (R) and Transportation Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-MN) in the U.S. Capitol February 13, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  1. To offset the continued rise in construction unemployment, the collapse of the private construction market, and state budget crises that limit states' ability to finance highway and transit projects, we must act now to provide additional investments for ready-to-go highway and transit projects
    James Oberstar – James Oberstar SOURCE: GovExec.com 22 hours ago
  2. Florida is falling far behind other states in putting to work its [American] Recovery [and Reinvestment] Act [of 2009] highway formula funds
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