Category Archives: David Loebsack

Loebsack Holding Government Accountable

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Paul Deaton

“I pledge to never become a lobbyist,” said Congressman Dave Loebsack in a July 30 video, “and help introduce legislation to permanently ban other members from doing the same.” Ask yourself this question, are Republicans calling for a pay decrease … Continue reading →

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“We Are Willing To Fight For It!”

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Ladies and Gentlemen, Senator Elizabeth Warren at Netroots Nation last Saturday: If Reublicans take control of the senate, our country will once more be stopped from moving forward. Worse yet we will most likely go through two years of money … Continue reading →

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Dems: Middle Class Jumpstart!

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Led by Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky, US House Democrats unveiled a plan this week for a 100 day Jumpstart for the Middle Class. Speaking to WFPL radio in Louisville, Yarmuth spelled out parts of the plan: “This Congress has … Continue reading →

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U.S. House Ethics Committee Backs Down On Free Trips

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Under Bipartisan Pressure from Reps Loebsack and Fitzpatrick, Ethics Committee Reverses Rule Change WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressmen Dave Loebsack (D-IA-02) and Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA-08) Thursday commended the House Ethics Committee for reinstating the disclosure requirements for privately funded travel for Members … Continue reading →

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Dave Loebsack Seeks Disclosure Of Lobbyist Funded Travel

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Paul Deaton

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Dave Loebsack announced yesterday that he will be introducing legislation when Congress returns from its July 4th district work period that would once again require Members of Congress to disclose details of their privately funded travel. Until … Continue reading →

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Loebsack: How Data Mining Threatens Student Privacy

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: Below are Congressman Dave Loebsack’s (IA-02) remarks on data mining and protecting students privacy. The remarks were given at a Joint Hearing of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, which Loebsack serves as Ranking Member, … Continue reading →

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Iowa Still Likes Dave Loebsack

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Blog for Iowa is in the bag for Dave Loebsack. We will work to get him re-elected, donate to his campaign, and point out the positive things he is doing. While the corporate media focuses their spotlight on the antics … Continue reading →

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Rep. Dave Loebsack Calls for Reclassification To Ensure A Free And Open Internet

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Yesterday,  Congressman Loebsack sent a letter to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and FCC commissioners calling on the commission to maintain a strong net neutrality policy,  to consider banning paid prioritization, and urging reclassification of ISPs as common carriers to ensure … Continue reading →

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Bernie Sanders In Clinton County Tonight

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Just a short reminder that Senator Bernie Sanders will be speaking at the Clinton County Hall of Fame dinner tonight, Saturday May 17th. The event is being held at the Millenium Ballroom in Goose Lake. Dave Loebsack and Gubernatorial candidate … Continue reading →

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Hillary-Dillary-Doc

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Karl Rove made an absolutely insane statement earlier this week. Since it was so out there only about 1/3 of Americans will believe it instead of the usual half. As you may well know, what Rove said was: “Thirty days … Continue reading →

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