News List

  • 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 Loebsack Praises Senator Harkin’s Work to Expand Volunteers Nationwide
    Jul 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
    Jul 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
    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 Dave Loebsack Announces Over $500,000 in Funds for Iowa’s Police Officers
    Jul 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
    Jul 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
  • Congressman Loebsack Adds Critical Workforce Development Provisions to Landmark Education Bill
    Jul 21, 2009  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack offered critical workforce development provisions to the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act. Congressman Loebsack has long been a proponent of community colleges and their work to connect students with both the workforce and with further education. This legisl... More
  • Congressman Loebsack Adds Critical Provisions to the Health Care Reform Bill
    Jul 18, 2009  - Today, Congressman Loebsack added critical provisions to the Health Care reform bill that will create long term cost saving measures, help Iowa grow and retain its already strong base of quality health care providers, and give families peace of mind and stability with their health insurance. The Edu... 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