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  • Loebsack to Mark 500th Event in Iowa
    Nov 28, 2012  - Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will mark his 500th in-state event for the year in Ottumwa. This Saturday, December 1st, Loebsack will join employees at the Ottumwa North Hy-Vee to write Holiday cards to the troops serving overseas. Cards will be provided at the event and then dist... More
  • Loebsack: Time for House to Act on Senate Passed China Currency Bill
    Oct 11, 2011  - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement calling on leadership in the House of Representatives to bring up the China currency bill that passed the U.S. Senate earlier today. Earlier this year, Loebsack cosponsored legislation to help address the unfair trade practice of currency ma... More
  • Iowa/Illinois Delegation Seeks Substantive Answers from Army on Arsenal
    May 27, 2011  - In a letter sent today by the bi-state delegation that represents the Rock Island Arsenal, Congressman Dave Loebsack, Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Tom Harkin (D-IA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Mark Kirk (R-IL), Congressmen Bruce Braley (D-IA-01), and Bobby Schilling (R-IL-17) pushed for substantive ans... More
  • Loebsack Issues Statement on Short-Term Budget Agreement
    Apr 9, 2011  - WASHINTGON, DC- Congressman Loebsack issued the following statement on the short-term Continuing Resolution. “It’s unfortunate that politicians in Washington let their political game of chicken get to this point. I am relieved that this temporary agreement was reached, and I am eager to review what ... More
  • Congressman Loebsack Issues the Following Statement on Passage of the Tax Cut Agreement
    Dec 16, 2010  - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement tonight after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. “I promised that I would fight for continued tax relief for hard-working Iowa... More
  • Congressman Loebsack Issues the Following Statement After the House Failed to Pass the Seniors Protection Act
    Dec 8, 2010  - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement this afternoon after the House of Representatives failed to pass the Seniors Protection Act. The bill would have provided a one-time payment of $250 to seniors, veterans, railroad retirees and people with disabilities becaus... More
  • Loebsack Weekly Column: Honoring the Heroes of 9/11
    Sep 10, 2010  - On September 11, 2001, Americans stood in shock of the tragedy that unfolded upon our nation. In the days that followed, we all stood together inspired and honored by the thousands of firefighters, rescue workers, first responders, medical personnel, and construction workers who traveled to Ground Z... More
  • KTVO - Team effort keeps local business afloat
    Aug 29, 2010  - BLOOMFIELD, IOWA -- The downturn economy has taken its toll on a number of businesses, but Troy Elevator in Bloomfield has been able to survive thanks to a team effort. Congressman Dave Loebsack held a roundtable discussion with the parties involved as to what worked in this situation and how he can... More
  • The Hill - Loebsack asks for refund from Goldman Sachs
    Jul 23, 2010  - The Hill, written by Jay Heflin Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) has urged SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro to use the Goldman Sachs settlement to reimburse Cedar Rapids and Linn County, which he claims were defrauded by the investment house. “The City and County lost money due to the reckless behavior of Gold... More
  • IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Loebsack Leads Congressional Efforts to Focus on U.S. Manufacturing
    Jul 21, 2010  - In case you missed it, yesterday’s Congressional Quarterly, a Washington-based congressional news source, highlighted Dave’s SECTORS bill as the lead in the Congressional agenda to boost the manufacturing sector. Excerpt: “The Democrats’ effort began July 19, when the House passed by voice vote a b... More