Category Archives: David Loebsack

Loebsack On KXL Vote: We Need Comprehensive Jobs Legislation

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Trish Nelson

“It is unfortunate that Republicans have refused to move any comprehensive jobs legislation to keep jobs from going overseas. A good first start would be an immediate consideration of a long-term transportation bill so American workers can get back to … Continue reading →

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Dave Loebsack Continues Work On LGBT Issues

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Trish Nelson

from Congressman Loebsack: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Dear Friends, In this day and age, it is unacceptable for people to be discriminated against because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. As a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and … Continue reading →

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Keystone XL — Bright Shiny Object

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Friday the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill directing the federal government to move forward on the Keystone XL pipeline on a 252-161 vote. It was less than the number of votes needed to override a presidential veto, but … Continue reading →

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Dave Loebsack Will Be Lone Democrat From Iowa In Congress

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Democrats in Iowa’s 2nd District may gloat today because we have re-elected Dave Loebsack for a 5th term in Congrss. In a year of an unfathomable Republican coup brought on by corporate money and corporate media, Dave has been able … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Concludes “Middle Class First” Tour Today

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Iowa City, IA – Representative Dave Loebsack will be visiting all 24 counties in Iowa’s Second District on his Middle Class First tour. Loebsack will talk directly with voters and thank local volunteers at each stop. During this campaign, stark … Continue reading →

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Let’s Send Obama Some Help!

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Some of you may remember an approaching election day six years ago. Most Americans were in some state of trauma from an economic meltdown that only an elite group of global players had anything to do with. But on the … Continue reading →

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GOP Spending $900,000 In Final Weeks To Distort Dave Loebsack’s Record

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Trish Nelson

John Boehner’s campaign arm, the National Republican Congressional Committee – just earmarked $900,000 (yes, you read that right) of Iowa TV airtime to distort Dave Loebsack’s record of fighting for working class families. They are hoping this huge money dump … Continue reading →

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Miller-Meeks Should Answer For Her Involvement In Settlement Scandal

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Paul Deaton wrote a story on Blog for Iowa back in April about Marionette Miller Meeks’ involvement in the Branstad administration settlement scandal.  Check out his article for more links to information and additional newspaper coverage of the story. The … Continue reading →

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National Group Awards Rep. Dave Loebsack “Problem Solver Seal Of Approval”

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Congressman Endorses Campaign to create a National Strategic Agenda Washington, D.C. — No Labels, a national organization dedicated to a new politics of problem solving, has awarded its “Problem Solver Seal of Approval” to Iowa Democrat Dave Loebsack for … Continue reading →

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Iowa Early Vote Kickoff Events Today

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Trish Nelson

More and more Iowans are voting early every election because it is the simplest and easiest way to make your voice heard. Iowans can vote early in person from September 25 to November 3, or they can vote by mail … Continue reading →

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