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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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Why I Like Dave Loebsack

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Unlike many in my cohort of grade school classmates, I stay in touch with my elected officials and have written them on important issues. Dave Loebsack is my U.S. Congressman, I like him, and it’s no secret. Loebsack receives his … 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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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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Mark Your Calendar: Reception For Congressman Dave Loebsack

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Join us for a reception for Congressman Dave Loebsack Join our Hosts, Sponsors and Friends Bill & Pat Sueppel, Pat Bauer & Chris Luzzie, Hy Joseph, Steve & Kay Jackson, Ann Bovbjerg, Jean & Jix Lloyd-Jones, Ellen Widniss, Dick & … Continue reading →

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Weekend Progressive Events: #noKXL Rally In Ames

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Sunday, February 17 1:00pm until 2:00pm Brookside Park, Ames Iowa On Sunday, February 17, thousands of Americans are heading to Washington, D.C. to join the action urging President Obama to reject the Keystone XL pipeline. If you can’t make it … Continue reading →

Posted in Local Events | Tagged #noKXL, Ames rally, Bruce Braley, climate change, dave loebsack, Iowa progressive events, Keystone Pipeline, Legislative forums, Red White and Blue Banquet, Scott County Democrats, SOS Candidate Brad Anderson, Tom Harkin | Comments Off

Talk To Your Congressman: Dave Loebsack Will Hold Tele-Town Hall Meeting Tonight

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Trish Nelson

I want to hear from you. As your representative, my first priority is to make sure that the voices of the Second District are heard. My office has received thousands of emails, letters and phone calls about school safety, the … Continue reading →

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Christie Vilsack In Dead Heat

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Good news reported on dailykos.com Friday: Christie Vilsack and Steve King (maker of real nightmares) are in what is essentially a dead heat. This of course means that Mr. King is on a trend of losing considerable support over the past … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Stands For Middle Class Iowans

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Paul Deaton

What did it mean when Rep. Dave Loebsack voted for H.R.8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012, on Wednesday, Aug. 1, one of 19 Democrats to join the Republicans who supported the bill? Only that Dave Loebsack … Continue reading →

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Buy American, Support iowa

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Dave Bradley

The following message was sent out by Congressman Loebsack for the Independence Day holiday. This is a message that is relevant every day of the year Every year for the Fourth of July Iowans join family, friends, and neighbors to … Continue reading →

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