WASHINGTON DC (September 4, 2019) — Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, argued in an opinion piece that we should have a fiscally-responsible framework for handling a recession agreed to well in advance of one. That way, if policy-makers decide to implement a stimulus plan to combat a recession, they will also have agreed to the principle that it should be paid for over time.

WASHINGTON DC (September 4, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be visiting a school in Davenport as part of a “Back to School” tour. On the tour, Loebsack will meet with students, teachers and administrators to discuss the new programs and activities the schools are offering, as well as what Congress can do to help support the education of our students. Media are invited to attend and must check in at each school’s front office upon arrival.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 3, 2019) — As part of the Rock Island Arsenal Chapter of the Association of the United States Army’s 20th Annual Military Charity Golf Tournament, a ceremonial signing of a Statement of Employer Support for National Guard and Reserve Soldiers will be held at 7PM, Thursday, September 12, at Glynn’s Creek Golf Course, 290th Street, Long Grove, Iowa.

“These are the times that try men’s souls.” ― Thomas Paine, The American Crisis