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Loebsack’s Statement on the Release of $150 Million for Flood-Damaged Home Buyouts
November 6, 2009  - Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA)  issued the following statement on the announcement that $150 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Funds will be made available for the purchase of 1,352 homes damaged due to the floods of last year. In June, Congressman Loebsack... More

Congressman Loebsack Votes to Extend Unemployment Compensation for Iowans
November 5, 2009  - Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) today voted to extend unemployment compensation for Iowans. This month, Congressman Loebsack introduced legislation to expand extended unemployment benefits in Iowa, and other states, after the U.S. House passed a bill that did not benefit Iowa workers. In the amende... More

Congressman Dave Loebsack Urges FEMA to Waive Rent for Temporary Housing Program
November 2, 2009  - Congressman Dave Loebsack, joined by the Iowa delegation, wrote to Administrator Fugate, urging FEMA to waive rent for the temporary housing program. FEMA recently granted an extension of the temporary housing program for an additional seven months until June 27, 2010. While this extension allows di... More

Congressman Dave Loebsack Votes to Create Jobs, Help Small Business
October 29, 2009  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) voted to create new jobs and stimulate the economy by providing small businesses with access to the loans and investment dollars they need to expand and grow their operations. The Small Business Financing and Investment Act will help open credit markets that h... More

Loebsack Joins President for National Defense Bill Signing
October 28, 2009  - Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) joined President Obama for the signing of the National Defense Authorization bill. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Loebsack added critical provisions to the bill that will fill gaps in servicemember’s compensation and enhance military r... More

Congressman Dave Loebsack Honors Former Nuclear Workers
October 28, 2009  - Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) honored America’s former nuclear workers and uranium miners, millers, and haulers, supporting a House Resolution that recognized the newly designated Cold War Patriots National Day of Remembrance. The day of remembrance will be this Friday, October 30th. In a stateme... More

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