Tag Archives: Rep. Dave Loebsack

Dave Loebsack on Climate Change

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s note: Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack responded to a letter I sent him on Aug. 3. The text of the letter, titled “Put a Price on Carbon,” can be read here.) August 15, 2013 Dear Mr. Deaton, Thank you for … Continue reading →

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Global Warming is not a Liberal Hoax

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Global warming is settled science, but one wouldn’t know if from conversations heard in Iowa. Blog for Iowa reported on Congressman Dave Loebsack, who wrote, “as Iowans, the threat of flooding never seems far away, and it’s only getting worse… flooding … 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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Peterson, Loebsack to Host Farm Bill Forum July 27

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Representative Collin Peterson (D-MN), ranking member of the U.S. House agriculture committee will host a farm bill forum with Rep. Dave Loebsack on Saturday, July 27, at 11 a.m. at the Johnson County extension office at 2109 Old Highway 218 … Continue reading →

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Dave Loebsack Takes Pay Cut

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Trish Nelson

To support those who are being affected by sequestration, Dave and Terry Loebsack are donating a portion of their income to charities.

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Loebsack Fighting to Keep Student Loan Rates from Doubling

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack today joined Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) in introducing legislation that will keep student loan interest rates at 3.4 percent for an additional two years.  On June 1, 2013, interest rates on student loans are … Continue reading →

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Loebsack: “We Need To Prepare Students For The 21st Century”

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Iowa City Press-Citizen As a former political science professor at Cornell College, Congressman Dave Loebsack probably would have had no problem stepping into West High’s AP government class and leading a lecture. Loebsack did attend the AP government course – … Continue reading →

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GOP Antes Up $1,000,000 To Target Dave Loebsack

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Trish Nelson

from Loebsack for Congress: Congressional Republicans have made it official – they’re doubling down on winning Iowa’s Second District. They’ve made our District their first official advertising investment in Iowa, with their Congressional Campaign Chair publicly declaring an effort to … Continue reading →

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