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Congressman Loebsack Announces Student Loan Benefits to go into Effect Tomorrow
June 30, 2009  - Tomorrow, higher education will become more affordable and accessible for Iowans. The College Cost Reduction and Access Act makes the single largest investment in college financial aid since the GI Bill, and will cut interest rates on subsidized federal student loans, enforce income based caps on lo... More

Congressman Loebsack Announces Over $1.8 Million for Second District’s Community Health Centers
June 29, 2009  - Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that $1,812,810 for construction and equipment will be distributed to the Second District’s Health Centers. These funds come from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “When it come to quality health care, Iowa is consistently ranked one of the be... More

Congressman Loebsack Adds Critical Flood Recovery Provisions to American Clean Energy and Security Act
June 26, 2009  - Congressman Loebsack today voted for the American Clean Energy and Security Act. The final bill included provisions that were added by the Congressman to make the rebuilding process easier for disaster stricken families and businesses. The provisions in the amendment make sure Iowans are able to tak... More

Congressman Loebsack Votes to Enhance Military Readiness in National Defense Bill
June 25, 2009  - Today, Congressman Loebsack voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for FY10. Congressman Loebsack offered critical provisions in the bill that will fill gaps in servicemember’s compensation and enhance military readiness. The Congressman was also able to secure $2 million for the Fairfield... More

Congressman Loebsack Votes to Improve Veterans’ Health Care
June 23, 2009  - Today, Congressman Loebsack voted to assure timely health care funding for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA). The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act, which Congressman Loebsack co-sponsored, authorizes Congress to approve veterans’ medical care funding one year in advance... More

Congressman Loebsack Applauds Over $16 Million in Clean Energy Funds
June 22, 2009  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack commended Energy Secretary Steven Chu’s allocation of more than $16 million in grant funds to the State of Iowa to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.  The funds are available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “This fund... More

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