20 May 2020

In Letter to Gov Kim Reynolds, Reps Dave Loebsack, Cindy Axne, and Abby Finkenauer Share Concerns, Urge Expansion of "Test Iowa" Coronavirus Testing Program

By Joe Hand

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 20, 2020) — Reps Dave Loebsack (IA-02), Cindy Axne (IA-03), and Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) wrote to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to express concerns over the capability and expansion plans of the Test Iowa coronavirus (COVID-19) testing program.

13 May 2020

Loebsack, Majority Whip Clyburn and Members of the Rural Broadband Task Force Celebrate One Year Anniversary by Highlighting Accomplishments

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (May 13, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack today joined US House Majority Whip James E Clyburn and members of The House Rural Broadband Task Force to celebrate its one-year anniversary by highlighting their major accomplishments over the past year. The Task Force has been successful in highlighting the lack of internet access in rural America and in coming up with solutions to provide affordable high-speech internet access.

08 May 2020

Rep Dave Loebsack Applauds Additional $1.7 Million Investment for Community Health Centers to Expand COVID-19 Testing

By Joe Hand

IOWA CITY, IOWA (May 8, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the US Department of Health and Human Services announced an additional round of grants for health centers located across Iowa’s Second Congressional District. These grants are specifically targeted to help expand testing for COVID-19 in their communities. Details are below.

06 May 2020

Reps Dave Loebsack, Sam Graves Introduce Resolution Honoring America's Teachers

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (May 6, 2020) — This week, in celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week, Representatives Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and Sam Graves (MO-06) will introduce a resolution in Congress to honor teachers. The resolution recognizes the contributions of America’s teachers to building and enhancing the nation’s civic, cultural, and economic well-being.

National Teacher Appreciation Week runs May 4 through May 8 this year.

04 May 2020

Rep Dave Loebsack Applauds AmeriCorps Investment in Iowa Initiatives

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (May 4, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack today applauded the release of funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service’s (CNCS) AmeriCorps Grant program. These competitive grants will help support approximately 140 AmeriCorps members in organizations in Iowa’s Second Congressional District. Rep Loebsack has been a longtime supporter of the CNCS and has advocated for robust funding of its initiatives.

01 May 2020

Reps Dave Loebsack, Cindy Axne, and Abby Finkenauer Call on President Trump to Use Defense Production Act for Protective Equipment for Meat-Processing Plants

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (May 1, 2020) — Today, Representatives Dave Loebsack (IA-02), Cindy Axne (IA-03), and Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) sent a 

01 May 2020

Rep Dave Loebsack, House Democrats Announce Plan to Connect All Americans to Affordable Broadband Internet

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (May 1, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack joined House Majority Whip James E Clyburn, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone Jr, and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle, among others, on April 30 to announce a plan to connect all Americans to affordabl

28 Apr 2020

Rep Dave Loebsack Welcomes Funding for Local Airports to Help Offset COVID-19 Damages

By Joe Hand

IOWA CITY, IOWA (April 28, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the US Department of Transportation announced several grants for municipal and regional airports located across Iowa’s Second Congressional District. These grants, which were part of The CARES Act, are in addition to the funding they already receive from the federal government and meant to provide direct economic relief from losses caused by COVID-19. Details are below.

24 Apr 2020

Rep Dave Loebsack Statement on the Passage of Interim Emergency COVID-19 Relief

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (April 24, 2020) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement on April 23 after the House passed the fourth bill designed to help combat COVID-19 and its effect on our economy. “The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act” contains relief for small businesses, funding for hospitals and testing, and protects the livelihood of Iowans.

20 Apr 2020

Iowa Congressional Democrats Urge USDA to Not Leave Biofuel Industry Out of Coronavirus Relief

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (April 20, 2020) — Representatives Dave Loebsack (IA-02), Cindy Axne (IA-03), and Abby Finkenauer (IA-01), released the following statement on the lack of support for the biofuel industry in the United States Department of Agriculture’s recently-announced ass

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