Category Archives: David Loebsack

Iowa District 2: Share Your Thoughts On Syria With Rep. Loebsack

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Trish Nelson

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Dave Loebsack on Climate Change

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s note: Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack responded to a letter I sent him on Aug. 3. The text of the letter, titled “Put a Price on Carbon,” can be read here.) August 15, 2013 Dear Mr. Deaton, Thank you for … Continue reading →

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Preventing Floods, Saving Tax Dollars

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Dave Bradley

This spring, Iowa again saw rising rivers and streams across the State due to record levels of rainfall. As Iowans, the threat of flooding never seems far away, and it’s only getting worse. Each time waters begin to rise, thoughts of … Continue reading →

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Congress Takes a Holiday

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Paul Deaton

While much remains to be done during the 113th Congress in Washington, D.C., politics took an August holiday without dealing with the Farm Bill, Sequestration and other important topics, mostly due to Republican leadership’s ho-hum attitude about governing what may … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Honors Medicare

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Dave Bradley

As many of you may know, my family struggled to get by when I was growing up, and my grandmother often relied on Social Security survivors benefits to put food on the table. I know personally how important initiatives like … Continue reading →

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Farm Bill Forum in Johnson County

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Paul Deaton

On Saturday, July 27, Rep. Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and Rep. Collin Peterson (MN-07), ranking member of the house agriculture committee, held a farm bill forum at the Johnson County Extension Office. Over 40 people attended, and a lot of ground … Continue reading →

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Peterson, Loebsack to Host Farm Bill Forum July 27

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Representative Collin Peterson (D-MN), ranking member of the U.S. House agriculture committee will host a farm bill forum with Rep. Dave Loebsack on Saturday, July 27, at 11 a.m. at the Johnson County extension office at 2109 Old Highway 218 … Continue reading →

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Yer Marching Orders!

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Get out and march in your local Independence Day Parade. Be proud to stand up for what Democrats believe in. We are what made America great! Find your local parade and join in with the local Democrats. If there … Continue reading →

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Rep. Dave Loebsack Offers REAP Amendment To Farm Bill

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Dave Loebsack speaks on the floor about his amendment to ensure farmers and rural businesses have continued access to important energy and economic development tools. REAP – Rural Energy for America Program.

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Dave Loebsack Remembers Those Who Served Our Country

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Trish Nelson

BFIA would like to wish everyone a great Memorial Day weekend. Here’s a message from Rep. Loebsack.

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