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Friday, May 31, 2013  Congressman Loebsack met with Albia Brewing Company's  small business owner on Friday afternoon

Sunday, May 05, 2013  The Fairfield Arts and Convention Center hosted "Proud to Be a Democrat" potluck. Democratic leaders from Iowa critcized Gov. Branstads heathcare plan, and discussed the 2014 elections.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Congressman Loebsack reaches out to small-businesses with Mayor Hranicka in Keosauqua.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Enrollment is back on at the Ottumwa Job Corps center and centers like it around the country.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The enrollment freeze at Job Corps centers across the country may be lifted.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Congressman Loebsack fully supports the Title V Maternal Child Health Block Grant

Monday, March 25, 2013  Job Corps, the SKILLS Act and other issues were discussed at a roundtable meeting on Monday.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Postal Service announces new delivery schedule.

Monday, January 28, 2013  After Sandy Hook, the availability of mental health resources in our schools has become a topic of interest.

Friday, January 25, 2013  On Monday, Congressman Loebsack will be speaking with members of the community in Ottumwa.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A trail system in Monroe County has been in discussion for several years and Tuesday Congressman Loebsack met with community members to discuss the first steps that need to be taken to get funding.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack released a statement Tuesday evening after lawmakers passed legislation regarding the "fiscal cliff."

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.