David Loebsack: “The parents in the midst of this trauma need the full support of law enforcement, of schools, and other programs…”

I come to the House floor today to honor one of my longtime district staffers, Virginia Stratton, who retired recently. Virginia had been with my office, serving the people of Iowa, since I first came into office in January 2007. Since…

It appears that I have no further speakers, so I yield back the balance of my time.

Broadband access is critical for rural communities.

After being in session for only 74 days so far this year, the Republican leadership has decided to send us home for 7\1/2\ weeks. That is thoroughly unacceptable to the American people. They expect us to do our job. That is not what we are…