News List
  • LOEBSACK VOTES TO PROTECT AMERICAN MANUFACTURING JOBS
    Dec 10, 2008  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack joined a bipartisan majority of his colleagues in supporting H.R. 7321, the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act.  This legislation provides up to $15 billion in short-term bridge loans to American auto manufactures who agree to comply with strict regul... More
  • REP. LOEBSACK RECORDS HOLIDAY MESSAGE FOR THE TROOPS
    Dec 9, 2008  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack recorded a message to commend and thank the men and women serving in our Armed Services, many of who are separated from their family and friends during this holiday season.   Below is the text of Congressman Loebsack’s holiday message to the troops: “Hello... More
  • REP. LOEBSACK SPENDS THANKSGIVING WITH TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN
    Nov 28, 2008  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack returned home from a trip to Afghanistan.  During the visit, Congressman Loebsack had the honor to share Thanksgiving dinner with servicemembers who are spending the holiday away from their loved ones while defending our country abroad.    “I have v... More
  • REP. LOEBSACK RESPONDS TO RELEASE OF $125.2 MILLION IN DISASTER FUNDS
    Nov 26, 2008  - Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the release of $125.2 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). “Community Development Block Grants are critical in supporting our state and lo... More
  • LOEBSACK OFFICE WILL DISTRIBUTE INAUGURAL TICKETS THROUGH LOTTERY
    Nov 25, 2008  - Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today his office will provide tickets to President-elect Barack Obama’s swearing in ceremony through a lottery system during the month of December.  Residents of Iowa’s Second Congressional District who are interested in attending the historic event must cont... More
  • LOEBSACK DISCUSSES FORMALDEHYDE TEST RESULTS WITH FEMA ADMINISTRATOR
    Nov 14, 2008  - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement after speaking with FEMA Administrator David Paulison regarding the test results released today on the levels of formaldehyde found in FEMA provided mobile homes. “In the wake of the devastating floods, the safety and well-being of flood ... More
  • CONGRESSMAN LOEBSACK HONORS IOWA’S VETERANS
    Nov 11, 2008  - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement in observance of Veterans Day. “Each November, we come together to remember our veterans who have served the nation, often at great risk, and those who we have lost for the cause of our freedom.  The debt owed to America’s veterans i... More
  • LOEBSACK APPLAUDS FEMA ACTION TO ENSURE THE HEALTH OF IOWANS LIVING IN MOBILE HOMES PROVIDED BY THE AGENCY
    Oct 24, 2008  - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack announced Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Paulison is following through on his commitment, and has agreed to offer re-testing of FEMA supplied mobile homes.  Earlier in the week when it was brought to Congressman Loebsack’s attention tha... More
  • LOEBSACK PUSHES FOR NEW JOB GROWTH, MIDDLE-CLASS HELP, AND LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE 2nd DISTRICT
    Oct 24, 2008  - Today Congressman Dave Loebsack participated in a House Education and Labor Committee hearing where witnesses testified the American economy could slip into a deeper recession unless immediate action is taken to stem the tide of rising unemployment and falling family incomes.  During the hearin... More
  • REP. LOEBSACK ADDRESSES CONCERNS OVER THE SAFETY OF FEMA TRAILERS
    Oct 21, 2008  - Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) released the following statement on reports of unsafe levels of Formaldehyde being detected in temporary FEMA housing. “In the wake of the devastating floods, Iowa families continue to struggle as they work to rebuild their lives and homes.  The health and s... More