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REP. LOEBSACK RECOGNIZES IOWA NATIONAL GUARD CONTRIBUTION TO THE HISTORIC SWEARING-IN OF PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA
01/15/2009 Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) delivered the following statement on the floor of the United States House of Representatives to recognize the contributions of Iowa’s National Guard at the upcoming Inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama. Iowa will send 1,000 National Guardsmen and women to serve alongside 6,000 other National Guard members from states across the country.

REP. LOEBSACK FIGHTS FOR PASSAGE OF IMPROVED CHILDREN’S HEALTH CARE COVERAGE
01/14/2009 Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack delivered the following statement on the floor of the United States House of Representatives in strong support of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization, H.R. 2. The improvements to Children’s Health Insurance made through this legislation will ensure continued health benefits for the 50,238 children currently enrolled in Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (HAWK-I), and will provide coverage for the tens of thousands of low-income children in Iowa who currently qualify but remain uninsured.

REP. LOEBSACK HONORS IOWA CITY BEING NAMED A CITY OF LITERATURE ON HOUSE FLOOR
01/08/2009 Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) delivered the following statement on the floor of the United States House of Representatives to honor Iowa City, Iowa as being designated the world's third City of Literature by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This prestigious designation makes the Iowa City Community part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

Rep. Loebsack’s Amendment To The National Highway Bridge Reconstruction And Inspection Act Of 2008 Is Accepted By The House Of Representatives
07/25/2008 Congressman Dave Loebsack offered an amendment during House debate of the National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2008, H.R. 3999. The Congressman’s amendment, which was approved by voice vote, will revise the bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to study flood risks posed to bridges in the 500 year flood plain.

Congressman Loebsack honors the Hawkeye wrestling team on being named 2008 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Champions
04/30/2008 Congressman Loebsack congratulates the coaches and wrestlers of the 2008 Hawkeye Wrestling Team on being named 2008 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Champions as the United States House of Representatives passes House Resolution 1100, which was introduced by Congressman Loebsack to honor this great achievement.

Congressman Loebsack speaks on the Floor of Congress in Honor of Week of the Young Child
04/23/2008 In honor of Week of the Young Child, Congressman Dave Loebsack delivered a speech on the Floor of Congress urging his colleagues to fully fund Head Start, our nation’s premier early education program, and Child Care Development Block Grants.

Congressman Loebsack joins his colleagues on the House floor to share his disappointment on the awarding of the KC-X aerial refueling tanker contract to a foreign country
04/11/2008 Congressman Loebsack joined his colleagues on the House Floor to share and discuss their concerns over the U.S. Air Forces decision to award the KC-X aerial refueling tanker contract to a foreign owned company instead of the Beoing Team. Rockwell Collins of Cedar Rapids, Iowa was part of the Boeing bid and would supply the aviation and electronics subsystems on the KC-767 Advanced Tanker.

Congressman Loebsack speaks in support of H.R. 1585, the FY 2008 Defense Authorization bill.
12/12/2007 Congressman Loebsack urged his colleagues to support the FY 2008 Defense Authorization bill, H.R. 1585. This legislation, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, supports our men and women in uniform as well as their families, improves the readiness and health of our Armed Forces, empowers the National Guard, and because of Congressman Loebsack’s amendment, increases the oversight of our ongoing presence in Iraq

Congressman Loebsack speaks in support of the 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations, H.R. 3043
11/08/2007 Congressman Loebsack urged his colleagues to support the 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations, H.R. 3043. This critical legislation includes over $7 million in education funding for Iowa’s Second District. Specifically, this bill includes funding for The University of Iowa, Kirkwood Community College and Iowa City Community Schools.

Congressman Loebsack speaks in support of the Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act, H.R. 327
10/23/2007 Congressman Loebsack urged his colleagues to support the Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act, H.R. 327. Named for a soldier from Grundy Center who took his own life after returning from Iraq, this legislation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase screening, counseling and provide other mental health services for returning war veterans.