Category Archives: David Loebsack

Loebsack at Iowa's Button Factory

On Tuesday, August 23rd, Iowa’s Second District Congressman Dave Loebsack spoke to constituents at the Button Factory Restaurant in Muscatine, Iowa. The Muscatine Journal covered the event, and here is an excerpt from their article titled “Representative Loebsack Sympathizes with … Continue reading

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Iowa's Dave Loebsack on Libya

On Monday, August 22, 2011, Iowa’s 2nd District Congressman Dave Loebsack appeared on Iowa Public Radio’s program The Exchange with Ben Kieffer. During the half hour program, Dave reacted to the recent developments in Libya. Following is a delayed live … Continue reading

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Help Congressman Loebsack Fight GOP Attack Ads

This note from Loebsack for Congress came to our inbox today. It’s beginning. Tomorrow, the National Republican Campaign Committee will begin running negative ads against me across the district.  Over the next two weeks they will attack my record using … Continue reading

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Your Letters To The Editor

Progressives around Iowa are showing up on the opinion pages of their local papers.   Here is a sampling. TheBurlingtonHawkeye.com Again and again Gov. Branstad shows his arrogance as he continues to look out for the wealthy in the state … Continue reading

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Dave Loebsack on Volunteerism

Washington, Aug 9 – Congressman Dave Loebsack today congratulated Iowa City for having the third highest volunteer rate in the nation. In a report released by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), Iowa City is ranked third among … Continue reading

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Dave Loebsack on the July Jobs Report

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 … Continue reading

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Loebsack Event Draws Energized Crowd

Loebsack Event Draws Energized Crowd by Trish Nelson [photo by Paul Deaton] A Sunday evening fundraising event for Representative Dave Loebsack (D-02) was well attended for an off-presidential election year and served as a welcome oasis of sanity juxtaposed to … Continue reading

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Dave Loebsack Wants to Make it in Iowa

Washington, D.C. May 6, 2011 Dear Constituent: Last week, I completed my Make It In Iowa tour through the Second District.  This tour allowed me to meet with many employers, small businesses, and hardworking Iowans throughout the Second District. I … Continue reading

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Iowa's Dave Loebsack Co-Sponsors Afghanistan Transition Bill

Iowa's Dave Loebsack Co-Sponsors Afghanistan Transition Bill Washington, D.C. May 5, 2011 –  Iowa's Second District Congressman Dave Loebsack was an original co-sponsor of HR 1735, a bill to require the President to transmit to Congress a plan with time … Continue reading

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Iowa and a Spring Wedding

Iowa and a Spring Wedding by Paul DeatonWould give almost anything for a few dry days and a chance to enjoy Spring's warmth. There are a lot of reasons. Row crop farmers are way behind last year's planting, with corn … Continue reading

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