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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Congressman Loebsack speaks on H.R. 976, the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007
09/25/2007
Congressman Loebsack urged his colleagues to support H.R. 976 to secure coverage for the 37,000 children currently covered by Iowa’s HAWK-I program. Congressman Loebsack also called on President Bush to put the politics aside, re-think his veto threat, and sign the critical State Children’s Health Insurance Program legislation into law. The health, well-being, and future of Iowa’s children are at stake.
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Congressman Loebsack speaks on H.R. 3162, the Children’s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (CHAMP Act)
08/01/2007
Congressman Loebsack urged his colleagues to support H.R. 3162, the Children’s Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (CHAMP Act) to reauthorize and expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), which in Iowa is Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (HAWK-I) program.
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Loebsack Welcomes Home The Iowa Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry
07/25/2007
Congressman Loebsack welcomes home the Iowa Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry and commends them for their noble work in Iraq and dedicated service to our country
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Congressman Loebsack Brings To Light The Difficulties Former Iowa Army Ammunition Plant Workers Face
07/18/2007
Congressman Loebsack initiated a colloquy on the floor of the Unites States House of Representatives with Appropriations Committee Chairman Obey to bring attention to the serious mismanagement and delays former Iowa Army Ammunition Plant employees encounter when requesting compensation and medical benefits due to illness caused by exposure to toxic materials. On behalf of these workers Congressman Loebsack requested the Chairman’s assistance in asking the Department of Labor to report to Congress on the administration of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program
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