Category Archives: David Loebsack

Iowa's Congressman Loebsack Has Earned Re-election

Congressman Loebsack Has Earned Re-election by Paul Deaton “We've gotta keep moving forward, we can't go back…there is no way. We cannot go back to the Republican policies that got us into this ditch in the first place.” He also … Continue reading

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Dealing with Iowa's Unemployment

Dealing with Iowa’s Unemployment by Paul Deaton “We must build things in America again.  SECTORS will improve training and employment opportunities for Iowa's workforce and help businesses and manufacturers thrive and expand in today's global economy.”What role can the federal … Continue reading

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It's Parade Season and Iowans are Talking

It's Parade Season and Iowans are Talking by Paul Deaton“We’ve canvassed our regulars and there are things going on. It’s a midterm and there are families and baseball games, vacations and church; lives to live. They will be with us … Continue reading

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Iowans Know The Source of the Deficit

Iowans Know The Source of the Deficit by Paul Deaton “It is easy to harp about the size of government and deficit spending. It is easy to say we are “taxed enough already.” What is harder is for congressmen and … Continue reading

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Iowa Democratic Congressmen See 15 Challengers File

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Letter from Congressman Loebsack on Afghanistan

Letter from Congressman Loebsack on Afghanistan February 2010 Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about US operations in Afghanistan. I'm honored to represent you in Congress. Your opinion is very important to me and my priority is to provide Iowa's Second … Continue reading

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Rep. Loebsack to join Dems in UI Homecoming Parade Friday

Rep. Loebsack to join Dems in UI Homecoming Parade Friday By Rapid Response, IA We just found out that Congressman Loebsack will be joining us this Friday for the UI Homecoming parade! So throw on your blue Loebsack for Congress … Continue reading

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Loebsack Is In!

Loebsack Is In! By Trish Nelson Activists with Johnson County Democracy for America travelled to Washington, DC this week to celebrate electing Democrat Dave Loebsack to Congress to represent Iowa's second District.    Loebsack, formerly a professor at Cornell College,  defeated 30-year Republican … Continue reading

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Sanders sets the Record Straight in the Wash PosGary t

Gary Sanders sets the Record Straight in the Wash Post By Gary Sanders Gary sent me this, to repost from his original writings in the Washington Post. As you can see, he defends our understanding of politics. Editor: What's with … Continue reading

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IPP Report on Fixing Healthcare in Iowa

IPP Report on Fixing Healthcare in Iowa Iowa Policy Project senior research consultant Colin Gordon has issued a  new report for the IPP, “Prescriptions and Placebos: Fixing Health Care in Iowa.”To view the report, see:<http://www.iowafiscal.org/2006docs/061127-health-full-format.pdf&gt; To view the executive summary, … Continue reading

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