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News of Congressman Obey’s retirement draws range of reactions

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Yesterday’s announcement of the retirement of longtime Wisconsin Congressman Dave Obey has brought reaction from his friends, his opponents, and the people of his hometown of Wausau.Glen Moberg reports…

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