Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. David Loebsack [D, IA-2]

Rep. Diane Russell’s fool’s errand

2013-05-23T01:00:00Z

...her time in D.C. lobbying two of the 435 members of the House of Representatives (Democrats Tammy Duckworth, of Illinois, and David Loebsack, of Iowa) and “hopefully a member of the White House,” she wrote. (I can see it now: “Well, ma’am, I’m

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2014 Senate state of play: After Baucus retirement, a clearer picture

2013-04-24T01:00:00Z

...can be crossed off that list. With Rep. Steve King now seeming like he’s leaning against running, and their top prospect Rep. David Loebsack , passing earlier, Republicans still need a candidate—and fast. Names now mentioned include Agriculture Secr

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Iowa immigrants praise path to citizenship outlined in proposal

2013-04-18T01:00:00Z

...talent, keeping individuals here who want to work here and contribute to the success and vitality of our nation. Rep. David Loebsack, Democrat: I am reviewing the proposal introduced in the Senate, but we can all agree that the status quo cant continue.

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Barber proposes 20 percent pay cut for Congress

2013-04-10T01:00:00Z

...deficit; it would also freeze pay if the government ran a budget deficit in the prior year. Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Ariz.) and David Loebsack (D-Iowa) proposed legislation that would cut member pay 10 percent and eliminate automatic salary increases. That le

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212 Members of Congress File Historic Amicus Brief on DOMA Case before U.S. Supreme Court

2013-03-01T01:00:00Z

...T. Kildee Derek Kilmer Ann Kirkpatrick Ann M. Kuster James R. Langevin John B. Larson Barbara Lee Sander M. Levin John Lewis David Loebsack Zoe Lofgren Alan S. Lowenthal Nita M. Lowey Michelle Lujan Grisham Daniel B. Maffei Carolyn B. Maloney Edward J.

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Sides swap offers but hundreds of billions apart, Obama plan calls for corporate tax reform, A D.C. Christmas? NRCC hits 50 Dems over cliff, Frosh offer Boehner quiet support, Poll: McConnell unpopula

2012-12-12T01:00:00Z

...Ruben Hinojosa (TX-15), Steven Horsford (NV-04), Steve Israel (NY-03), Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-01), Ann McLane Kuster (NH-02), David Loebsack (IA-02), Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), Nita Lowey (NY-17), Dan Maffei (NY-24), Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), Jim Matheson

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What's at stake in U.S. House races

2012-10-21T01:00:00Z

...R, suddenly finds himself in a tight race against Democrat Val Demings, the former Orlando Police chief. 2nd District: Rep. David Loebsack, D, has emerged as a GOP target, with the GOP spending about half a million dollars against him. He is opposed by

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Some of the 2012 House races to watch

2012-10-09T01:00:00Z

...is in trouble, despite some GOP hype surrounding Long Beach City Council member Gary DeLong (R). Iowa’s 2nd District: Rep. David Loebsack (D) has emerged as a GOP target, with the GOP spending about half a million dollars against him. Loebsak is oppos

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House races to watch

2012-10-09T01:00:00Z

...is in trouble, despite some GOP hype surrounding Long Beach Republican City Councilman Gary DeLong. Iowa's 2nd District: Rep. David Loebsack, a Democrat, has emerged as a GOP target, with the GOP spending about half a million dollars against him. Loebsa

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House races to watch

2012-10-09T01:00:00Z

27 NRCC attack ads--Libya dogfight--Obama intensity gap--Gallup has tied race--Scranton Joe expected in Kentucky

2012-10-08T01:00:00Z

...a dimmer future. Rick Berg’s changed – he’s gone Washington.” http://bit.ly/Rp1M82 MAINE – NRSC IE CALLS KING A HYPOCRITE FOR GOING NEGATIVE: The National Republican Senatorial Committee is jumping into the Maine Senate race, running an ad aga

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NRCC launches ads in 27 House districts

2012-10-08T01:00:00Z

...John Barrow (Ga.), Lois Capps (Calif.), Ben Chandler (Ky.), Mark Critz (Pa.), Kathy Hochul (N.Y.), Larry Kissell (N.C.), David Loebsack (Iowa), Jim Matheson (Utah), Jerry McNerney (Calif.) and Nick Rahall (W.Va.), as well as former Reps. Ann Kirkpatrick

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House bill would speed disability payments to wounded troops

2012-10-07T01:00:00Z

...passed in May. It has not been enacted because of partisan election-year squabbling. Thompson's bill is co-sponsored by Rep. David Loebsack, D-Iowa, and three House Republicans: Lycoming County's Tom Marino, North Carolina's Walter Jones and Florida's A

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House bill would speed disability payments to wounded troops

2012-10-06T01:00:00Z

...in May. It has not been enacted because of partisan election-year squabbling. Thompson’s bill is co-sponsored by Rep. David Loebsack, D-Iowa, and three House Republicans: Lycoming County’s Tom Marino, North Carolina’s Walter Jones and Florida’s

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Which Democrats voted for changes to Obama administration welfare policy?

2012-09-21T01:00:00Z

...Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) Rep. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) Rep. Larry Kissell (D-N.C.) Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D-Ill.) Rep. David Loebsack (D-Iowa) Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.) Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah) Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.) Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-C

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Dem lawmakers duck party convention

2012-09-04T01:00:00Z

...Obama in 2008, but is expected to vote strongly for Mitt Romney this year. House members who will be absent include David Loebsack and Leonard Boswell of Iowa, which Obama carried easily in 2008, but where he spent four days campaigning in recent weeks

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Some big-name Democrats will be skipping Charlotte

2012-09-03T01:00:00Z

...Democratic House members, several who are in competitive races will not be attending the convention. They include Reps. David Loebsack and Leonard Boswell of Iowa, Rep. Mark Critz of Pennsylvania, and Reps. Bill Owens, Kathy Hochul, and Louise Slaughter

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Which Democrats voted for the House Republican tax cut plan?

2012-08-02T01:00:00Z

...(D-Calif.) Rep. Mark Critz (D-Pa.) Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Tex.) Rep. Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) Rep. Larry Kissell (D-N.C.) Rep. David Loebsack (D-Iowa) Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah) Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.) Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.) Rep. Bill Owens (D-N

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Which Democrats voted for the House Republican tax cut plan?

2012-08-02T01:00:00Z

Reps. Schilling, Braley oppose military motorsports sponsorship

2012-07-26T00:27:43Z

Bruce Braley, D-Waterloo, supported the amendment which would have limited spending, while U.S. Rep. David Loebsack, D-Mount Vernon, voted no. Republicans voted against the amendment (and in support of sports sponsorships) by a 156-81 margin ...

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