News List

  • Congressman Dave Loebsack Adds Critical Provisions to Final Version of Health Care Bill
    Nov 7, 2009  - In helping craft the health care reform bill, Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) was instrumental in creating numerous provisions that will help Iowans and all Americans. The health care bill, H.R. 3962, is currently being debated on the house floor. The bill will insure 96 percent of Americans and pr... More
  • Congressman Loebsack Votes to Extend Unemployment Compensation for Iowans
    Nov 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 Votes to Create Jobs, Help Small Business
    Oct 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 Adds Critical Workforce Development Provisions, Green Schools Funding into Landmark Student Aid Bill
    Sep 17, 2009  - Today Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) voted to make college more accessible, transform the way our student loan programs operate, modernize our schools, and strengthen our community colleges – all at no additional cost to taxpayers. Additionally, the Congressman’s green school initiatives as well a... More
  • Congressman Loebsack Announces $4 Million in Flood Recovery Funds for Cedar Rapids
    Aug 6, 2009  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack announced $4 million in funds from the Economic Development Agency (EDA) for Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. These funds will be used for the construction of new steam production facilities, curbing rising energy costs due to damages incurred during the floods ... More
  • Congressman Dave Loebsack Announces Nearly $200,000 in Rural Business Grants
    Jul 28, 2009  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack announced nearly $200,000 in grants for rural business. These funds will go to Central City and the City of Tipton, and are funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “During these tough economic times, it is critical that we help out our small bu... More
  • Congressman Loebsack Votes to Secure over $23 Million for Flood Prevention and Management
    Jul 18, 2009  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack voted to secure $23,906,000 for Iowa in the Energy and Water Appropriations bill. This includes funds for the Cedar River Flood Protection Study, Upper Mississippi Restoration, Rathbun Lake, Mad Creek, and many others. “The floods of last summer showed us that we... More
  • Congressman Loebsack Announces Over $500,000 in Community Development Block Grants for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
    Jul 16, 2009  - Congressman Dave Loebsack announces over $500,000 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Since of the floods of last summer, the Congressman has worked on a federal level to bring CDBG funds into Iowa, spearheading two disaster supplementals and... More
  • Congressman Loebsack Secures $1.8 Million in FEMA Grants for Flood-Damaged Homes
    Jul 15, 2009  - Today, Congressman Loebsack announced $1.8 million in FEMA funds from the Hazard Mitigation Program for Cedar County.  These funds will be used for the acquisition of 23 homes and one commercial building. This project will protect the community from future damages while reducing emergency respo... More
  • Congressman Loebsack Works on Comprehensive Health Care Reform for Iowa
    Jul 15, 2009  - Today, the Education and Labor Committee, one of the committees charged with authoring the bill, began considering the Health Care reform bill that was introduced in the House of Representatives this week. In his opening statement, Congressman Loebsack highlighted the need for comprehensive, lasting... More