News List

  • REP. LOEBSACK STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR VILSACK’S APPOINTMENT AS AGRICULTURE SECRETARY
    Dec 17, 2008  - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement on the appointment of former Governor Tom Vilsack as the next US Secretary of Agriculture. “Governor Tom Vilsack is an outstanding choice as the next Secretary of Agriculture, I can think of no better person to serve our nation in this ca... More
  • LOEBSACK CALLS ON FEDERAL AGENCIES TO ACCOUNT FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE FUNDING
    Dec 16, 2008  - Congressman Dave Loebsack has sent letters to the directors of federal agencies that have either been slow to release disaster assistance appropriated by Congress, or have yet to release any of the funding provided.  The letters sent to the agency directors ask the departments to provide Congre... More
  • LOEBSACK VOTES TO PROTECT AMERICAN MANUFACTURING JOBS
    Dec 10, 2008  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack joined a bipartisan majority of his colleagues in supporting H.R. 7321, the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act.  This legislation provides up to $15 billion in short-term bridge loans to American auto manufactures who agree to comply with strict regul... More
  • REP. LOEBSACK RECORDS HOLIDAY MESSAGE FOR THE TROOPS
    Dec 9, 2008  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack recorded a message to commend and thank the men and women serving in our Armed Services, many of who are separated from their family and friends during this holiday season.   Below is the text of Congressman Loebsack’s holiday message to the troops: “Hello... More
  • REP. LOEBSACK SPENDS THANKSGIVING WITH TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN
    Nov 28, 2008  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack returned home from a trip to Afghanistan.  During the visit, Congressman Loebsack had the honor to share Thanksgiving dinner with servicemembers who are spending the holiday away from their loved ones while defending our country abroad.    “I have v... More
  • REP. LOEBSACK RESPONDS TO RELEASE OF $125.2 MILLION IN DISASTER FUNDS
    Nov 26, 2008  - Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the release of $125.2 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). “Community Development Block Grants are critical in supporting our state and lo... More
  • LOEBSACK OFFICE WILL DISTRIBUTE INAUGURAL TICKETS THROUGH LOTTERY
    Nov 25, 2008  - Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today his office will provide tickets to President-elect Barack Obama’s swearing in ceremony through a lottery system during the month of December.  Residents of Iowa’s Second Congressional District who are interested in attending the historic event must cont... More
  • LOEBSACK DISCUSSES FORMALDEHYDE TEST RESULTS WITH FEMA ADMINISTRATOR
    Nov 14, 2008  - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement after speaking with FEMA Administrator David Paulison regarding the test results released today on the levels of formaldehyde found in FEMA provided mobile homes. “In the wake of the devastating floods, the safety and well-being of flood ... More
  • CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK HONORS IOWA’S VETERANS
    Nov 11, 2008  - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement in observance of Veterans Day. “Each November, we come together to remember our veterans who have served the nation, often at great risk, and those who we have lost for the cause of our freedom.  The debt owed to America’s veterans i... More
  • LOEBSACK APPLAUDS FEMA ACTION TO ENSURE THE HEALTH OF IOWANS LIVING IN MOBILE HOMES PROVIDED BY THE AGENCY
    Oct 24, 2008  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack announced Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Paulison is following through on his commitment, and has agreed to offer re-testing of FEMA supplied mobile homes.  Earlier in the week when it was brought to Congressman Loebsack’s attention tha... More