Tag Archives: #IA02

That Person Doesn’t Live Here

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Paul Deaton

I gave the political mailer I received from Mariannette Miller-Meeks a B grade. While not very inspiring to a progressive blogger, it accomplished the basics. She asked for a donation multiple times, explaining why she needed the money and how … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Supporting Small Businesses

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Paul Deaton

(Dave Loebsack’s July 9 Congressional Newsletter) Dear Friend, I hope this email finds you and your family in good health. Earlier this year, when the COVID-19 pandemic first came to our nation, Congress worked to pass the CARES Act, a … Continue reading →

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The Rita Review – July 2020 Edition

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Paul Deaton

Welcome to the July edition of The Rita Review! June was as busy as ever as we balanced working on the farm and the campaign! And with just 4 MONTHS until Election Day, it’s only going to be busier from … Continue reading →

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Support For Rita Hart

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Paul Deaton

I first heard Rita Hart, candidate for U.S. Congress in Iowa’s second district, speak on Friday, June 26, 2015, at Gil’s Restaurant, Ballroom and Limousine Service in Clinton at the Clinton County Democrats Hall of Fame Dinner. I have no … Continue reading →

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Support For Newman Abuissa

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Paul Deaton

Editor’s Note: Newman Abuissa formally announced his candidacy to represent Iowa’s second district in the U.S. Congress at an event in Iowa City on Sunday, June 30. While Rita Hart is favored to win almost a year from the primary … Continue reading →

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Why Dave Loebsack Stands Up For The Little Guy

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Dave Loebsack is Iowa’s only Democrat representing us in DC.  Let’s make sure he stays there.  This November we need to re-elect Dave and send more Democrats to congress.  Check out Dave’s website and FB page to find out how … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Questions To EPA On Hardship Waiver Remain Unanswered

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Trish Nelson

After 4 Months, EPA Fails to Fully Respond to Loebsack Questions on RFS “Hardship” Waiver Washington, D.C. – After four months, Congressman Dave Loebsack finally received a response from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the specific questions he had … Continue reading →

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Dave Loebsack 10 Years In

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Paul Deaton

When I first volunteered to support Dave Loebsack for congress it was a dicey endeavor. In 2004 I’d supported Dave Franker and he was not the best of candidates. He seemed a throw-away placed on the ballot next to Jim … Continue reading →

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Dave Loebsack Doing His Job

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Rep. Dave Loebsack talks about Iowa’s water quality problem, superdelegates, and more..  Watch the entire half-hour interview with Iowa’s only Democrat in Congress here on IPTV.  

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Loebsack 'Coffee With Your Congressman' Tour

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Loebsack to Bring “Coffee with Your Congressman Tour” to Coralville and Durant IOWA CITY–Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will continue his Coffee with Your Congressman tour this Saturday, July 18, and Monday, July 20, with stops in Coralville … Continue reading →

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