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Jim Oberstar
| Jim Oberstar | |
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| U.S. House, Minnesota, District 8 | |
| Former member | |
| In office | |
| 1975-2011 | |
| Party | Democratic |
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Oberstar's academic, professional and political career:[1]
- 1956: Graduated from College of St. Thomas with B.A.
- 1957: Graduated from College of Europe in Bruges Belgium with M.A.
- 1963-1974: Staff for U.S. Representative John Anton Blatnik
- 1971-1974: Administrator of the Committee on Public Works for the United States House of Representatives
- 1975-2011: U.S Representative from Minnesota
Issues
Specific votes
Rep. Oberstar voted for TARP.[2] According to a Gallup poll from September 13, 2010, 61% of Americans disapprove of TARP, while 37% approve.[3]
Oberstar also supported the auto bailout.[4] As of September 13, 2010: 56% of Americans disapproved of the auto bailout, while 43% supported it.[3]
In addition, Rep. Oberstar voted for the stimulus bill.[5] 57% of U.S. voters believe that the stimulus has either hurt the economy (36%) or had no impact (21%). 38% believe the stimulus helped the economy. [6]
Oberstar also voted in favor of the "Cash for Clunkers" bill.[7] According to a June 2009 Rasmussen Reports poll, 54% of likely U.S. voters opposed Cash for Clunkers, while 35% supported it.[8]
Oberstar supported the "Cap and Trade" bill.[9] Just after the bill’s passage, 42% of likely U.S. voters said that cap and trade would hurt the economy, while 19% believed it would help. 15% said that the bill would have no impact.[10]
Finally, Oberstar voted in favor of the health care reform bill.[11] 57% of likely voters at least somewhat favor repeal of the health care reform bill, including 46% who strongly favor repeal. 35% of likely voters oppose repeal. 51% of likely voters believe the health care reform bill will be bad for the country, while 36% believe it will be beneficial.[12]
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References
- ↑ Biographical Director of the United States Congress "James Louis Oberstar," Accessed September 3, 2012
- ↑ Vote Results, October 3, 2008
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 GALLUP politics, "Among Recent Bills, Financial Reform a Lone Plus for Congress," September 13, 2010
- ↑ Vote Results, December 10, 2008
- ↑ Vote Results, January 28, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen Reports, "38% Say Stimulus Plan Helped Economy, 36% Say It Hurt," August 24, 2010
- ↑ Vote Results, June 9, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen Reports, "54% Oppose “Cash for Clunkers” Plan To Spur Purchase of Greener Cars," June 23, 2009
- ↑ Vote Results, June 26, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen Reports, "42% Say Climate Change Bill Will Hurt The Economy," June 30, 2009
- ↑ Vote Results, March 21, 2010
- ↑ Rasmussen Reports, "61% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law," September 20, 2010
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| Preceded by John Blatnik |
U.S. House of Representatives - Minnesota, District 8 1975-2011 |
Succeeded by Chip Cravaack |
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