Washington, Aug 5 – Congressman Dave Loebsack issued the following statement in response to the Department of Labor’s announcement that the unemployment rate was 9.1 percent in July and the economy added 117,000 jobs.

“I continue to argue that Congress needs to be focused on the economy and job creation and this is the exact same message I hear from Iowans again and again. Unfortunately these jobs number show our lack of focus on the most important issue. America needs jobs and a better economy not political brinkmanship that undermines Iowa families and employers confidence.”

~ Dave Loebsack is serving in the United States House of Representatives from Iowa’s Second District. He serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and on the House Armed Services Committee. He is also seeking re-election to a fourth term. To learn more about Congressman Dave Loebsack, click here.