Urban Caucus Chair Lauds Chairman Obey for His Service and His Leadership

WASHINGTON, May 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) releases the following statement on the retirement of Appropriations Chairman David Obey (D-WI):

"I want to thank Chairman David Obey for his 35 years of service to America and for his thoughtful and effective policymaking. Chairman Obey is a true profile of leadership. He departs Congress with his head held high and his legacy secure – comprehensive healthcare reform, tireless efforts on behalf of education, and much more. All Americans – starting with his constituents in Wisconsin– will benefit from his great work. Chairman Obey leaves big shoes to fill, but as he stated today, his retirement will allow the next generation of Congressional leadership to step up with new and responsible ideas – with fresh legs and a big pair of boxing gloves."

SOURCE Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah

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