Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after Republicans leaders recessed and sent Congress home until after the election while a mountain of critical work remains on the table. Loebsack and his colleagues sent a letter to Speaker Boehner to urge him to keep Congress in session until the issues facing the nation are addressed.
"With the amount of work that remains unaddressed by Republican leaders, it is baffling that they are sending us home. While I will be working, traveling around and meeting with Iowans, I was elected to actually tackle the tough problems that are facing our country, like growing the economy and creating jobs, not play political games. The list of items that remain undone really does go on and on.
"I have called on Congress to remain in session and I remain committed to working with anyone to finish the work that Iowans are demanding. There is too much critical work to get done before sending Congress home."
Among the issues that have not been dealt with include :
- Comprehensive jobs package,
- Unemployment insurance,
- Tax Extenders (PTC, biodiesel),
- Elementary and Secondary Education Act (No Child Left Behind),
- Sustainable Growth Rate,
- Postal Reform,
- Higher Education Act Reauthorization,
- Long-term highway bill,
· Comprehensive Immigration Reform, to name a few.
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