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Congressman Loebsack Announces $4 Million in Flood Recovery Funds for Cedar Rapids
August 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 Loebsack Praises Senator Harkin’s Work to Expand Volunteers Nationwide
July 29, 2009  - With the Senate finishing their version of the Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill, Congressman Dave Loebsack praises Senator Harkin’s work to fund AmeriCorps programs. Included in the Senate appropriations bill is $267 million in additional funds for national and community service ... More

Congressman Dave Loebsack Pushes Disaster Relief Reform
July 28, 2009  - Congressman Dave Loebsack pushed for disaster relief reform in testimony before an Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee hearing. The Congressman highlighted red tape, frustrating regulations, and problems Iowans continue to face after the floods of last summe... More

Congressman Dave Loebsack Announces Nearly $200,000 in Rural Business Grants
July 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 Dave Loebsack Announces Over $500,000 in Funds for Iowa’s Police Officers
July 28, 2009  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack announces over $500,000 in funds for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Burlington and Centerville will receive funds to hire and retain additional police officers. Congressman Loebsack has bee... More

Boswell, Loebsack, and Braley Broker Major Breakthrough on Medicare Payment Reform
July 24, 2009  - Reps. Leonard Boswell, Dave Loebsack, and Bruce Braley today announced a major breakthrough on the issue of Medicare payment reform as the healthcare reform debate continues to intensify in Congress.  Boswell, Loebsack, and Braley have been outspoken advocates for changing the way Medicare pays... More

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