Monday, March 31, 2014 - Congressman Dave Loebsack

Posted by Johanna Smith

on Mar 27, 2014

Congressman Dave Loebsack will be our guest at the Monday, March 31 membership meeting. Congressman Loebsack will be speaking on his life prior to Congress and his legislative priorities. He will also give a quick overview on the committees he serves on and the work that he’s been doing this Congress. He will be opening the floor for questions.

Congressman Dave Loebsack was raised by a single mother in Sioux City, IA. His family struggled to make ends meet and he is living proof of how a community support can make a difference in people’s lives. Dave attended East High School, Iowa State University and received his PhD from the University of California, Davis. Today, Dave has the honor to serve as Professor Emeritus at Cornell College. Dave and his wife Terry, a retired school teacher after 35 years are the proud parents of four grown children.

Dave is currently serving his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Since being elected by the Second District, Dave has been a relentless advocate for Iowans, addressing critical issues that are facing Iowa families. As a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, Dave is committed to job creation and economic development, by improving training for Iowa workers, reinvigorating our manufacturing base and supporting our small businesses, which are the key drivers of our economy.

Dave serves on the House Armed Services Committee, and Terry and he have a son and daughter-in-law serving in the United States Marine Corps. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, Dave has worked to support the Iowa National Guard to improve training facilities and ensure they receive the benefits they and their families deserve. He has also worked to support the Rock Island Arsenal, and he has worked tirelessly to ensure that our nation’s veterans are served by a grateful nation with the same honor with which they served our country.