David Loebsack: “While I oppose the underlying bill, I am offering this final amendment on a topic that I know is important to all of…”

“While I oppose the underlying bill, I am offering this final amendment on a topic that I know is important to all of us--our Nation's seniors. Our seniors have worked hard all their lives. Many of them have lived through some of the most trying times in American history, including the Great Depression and two world wars. They have also been a part of some of our country's proudest achievements and moments, like putting the first man on the Moon. Along the way, our seniors have made incredible sacrifices for their families and for their country. My own grandmother helped take care of me while I was young, making sure that my siblings and I had a safe place to live and food on the table. That is why our seniors deserve the best care and treatment available as they age. I have visited seniors all across my district in Iowa, delivering Meals on Wheels in Cedar Rapids and Muscatine, serving lunch at senior dining in Marion, and hosting events at senior centers and retirement communities like Westgate Towers in Ottumwa and Cedar County Senior Center in Tipton where this photo was taken. One of my proudest moments in Congress in fact was when I met with a group of World War II veterans who were here from Iowa on an honor flight tour. I was privileged to thank them for their service. When I talk to seniors in my district, I hear far too often that many of them are struggling. This is unacceptable.…”