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Tuesday, March 05, 2013  GOP seeks to smooth roughest cuts, avert government shutdown later this month

Sunday, December 30, 2012  The Associated Press reports that Lloyd Smith, who was also a former chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, announced his plan to seek the nomination on Friday.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack spoke with KTVO Saturday from Washington, D.C. about the "fiscal cliff" negotiations.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack announced Friday that he wants to hear from the community about how the nation should move forward when dealing with the safety of our nation's children.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives this past week about the defense spending bill and how it will hurt Iowa.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The National Rifle Association, silent since the shootings, said in a statement that it "is prepared to offer meaningful contributions to help make sure this never happens again."

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that the deadline to register for the lottery to receive tickets to the 57th Inauguration Ceremony in Washington, D.C. is Friday, December 14 at 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The counter to a White House plan last week relies more on politically sensitive spending cuts and would raise half the $1.6 trillion in revenue proposed by Obama over the coming decade.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Congress and the White House are engaged in a high-stakes game of political chess over the looming fiscal cliff

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Obama is mounting a public campaign to build support and leverage in the negotiations.

Monday, November 26, 2012  White House: Threat of tax hikes could lower consumer spending during holiday season

Friday, November 16, 2012  Obama on tricky path in fiscal cliff negotiations with congressional leaders

Friday, November 16, 2012  Petraeus testifying before congressional intelligence committees on Sept. 11 attack in Libya

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  With Election Day just six days away, candidates continue to criss-cross the Heartland; trying to persuade voters.

Friday, September 21, 2012  Leaders in the House decided on Thursday that they are going to focus on a number of issues, including the Farm Bill and the Wind Energy Tax Credit, after the November election.