WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) and Congresswoman-elect Cheri Bustos (D-IL) released the following statement today after Bustos was selected to serve on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Loebsack will continue to serve on the House Armed Services Committee.
These key committee assignments will allow Loebsack and Bustos to fight for the priorities of the Quad City region, such as strengthening the Rock Island Arsenal and replacing the Interstate-74 Bridge.
"Working together to strengthen the economy and create jobs is a top priority. With these key committee assignments, we will be able to put the Quad City region in a strong position to succeed," Loebsack and Bustos said. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to focus on issues important to the region in ways that will continue the tradition of working across the river."
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