Editorial Boards Back Oberstar by Congressman James L. Oberstar Appearing in Press Release on 2006-11-06. Duluth – Congressman Jim Oberstar, running for reelection in the Eighth District, enjoys support from numerous newspaper editorial boards across the state. From the Minneapolis Star-Tribune to the Mesabi Daily News in Virginia, newspapers have given their nod to sending Oberstar back for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. “I am and have always been honored to receive backing from Minnesota’s newspapers,” Oberstar said. “I’ve run a campaign that sticks to the issues Minnesotans care about, education, healthcare, and jobs, and I believe my endorsements reflect that commitment.” Following are excerpts from some of the endorsements Oberstar has recently received. Click the link beneath each excerpt to read the entire endorsement online. The Duluth News-Tribune “Transportation of people and goods is crucial to the Northland, and the ranking minority member of the House Transportation Committee — and possibly its next chairman — [Oberstar] well understands that. His efforts secured $120 million for the region in last year’s highway bill alone. His imprint is on everything from the Lakewalk and the Interstate 35 extension to the widening of Highway 53.” “Oberstar has well-represented the district and delivered for it for 32 years. He shows no sign of slowing down and should return to Washington to continue the job.” Click here to read the full endorsement ECM Editorial Board (represents 20 Minnesota community Weekly Newspapers) “…Oberstar is in a better position [than Grams] to deliver on his convictions. If Oberstar is elected and the Democrats take control of the House of Representatives in Washington, Oberstar will become the chair of the Transportation Committee. A representative in such a position bodes well for that respective district in any year but this year, Oberstar’s leadership on transportation is needed now more than ever.” “…in Oberstar, the Eighth District has a candidate that has shared a bond with the district for 32 years. In Oberstar the region has a candidate who is better positioned now more than ever to protect the roads, citizens, seniors and soldiers of this very vast and diverse district.” Click here to read the full endorsement Mesabi Daily News Virginia, MN “He [Oberstar] not only travels extensively in a huge congressional district, he also delivers federal funds back to the 8th District’s many, many, many communities and cities. And the Iron Range definitely benefits from his experience, legislative savvy, long-standing position on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and collegial relationships in Congress.” “Jim Oberstar has our strong endorsement for re-election.” Click here to read the full endorsement Minneapolis Star-Tribune “…no one understands the region's strengths and weaknesses better than Oberstar, an authority on the Iron Range economy, a champion of working families and a master of energy and transportation policy. If the issue is a tradeoff between jobs and environmental regulations, as Grams frames it, then Oberstar has shown an admirable record of striking the right balance.” Click here to read the full endorsement ###

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