News List

  • Congressman Dave Loebsack Testifies Before Transportation Committee, Pushes for Flood Risk Management Measures Along Cedar River
    Nov 18, 2009  - Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) testified today before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, highlighting the importance of the Cedar Rapids flood study and advocating for continued work on flood risk management. The City of Cedar Rapids is wor... More
  • Congressman Dave Loebsack Selected for the Council for Resource Development Congressional Award
    Nov 13, 2009  - Today Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) received the Council for Resource Development Congressional Award. The award is intended to recognize a U.S. Congressperson or Senator who has assisted significantly in the passage of legislation or other support that benefits higher education, particularly com... More
  • 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’s Statement on the Release of $150 Million for Flood-Damaged Home Buyouts
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  • 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 Urges FEMA to Waive Rent for Temporary Housing Program
    Nov 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
    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 Joins President for National Defense Bill Signing
    Oct 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
    Oct 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
  • Congressman Loebsack Co-Sponsors House Resolution Supporting Domestic Violence Awareness Month
    Oct 26, 2009  - Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) co-sponsored a House Resolution supporting Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Congressman Loebsack has taken initiative to raise awareness on domestic violence and the devastation that it incurs. A member of the Victims’ Rights Caucus and the Women’s Issues Caucus, C... More