Congressman Loebsack to testify in front of House Bbudget Committee on President Obama’s FY10 disast

Posted: March 18, 2009

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack will testify in front of the House Budget Committee. During the hearing, Congressman Loebsack will be testifying on disaster recovery issues, emphasizing the need to budget for additional disaster relief efforts in Iowa and other states.

While the previous administration submitted budgets that did not account for disaster relief, President Obama’s budget includes provisions to account for recovery costs of states stricken by natural disasters. Congressman Loebsack will emphasize the need for more action, noting that the Second District incurred billions in damages.

WHAT: Congressman Loebsack testifies on flood disaster issues in the Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2010.
WHO: Congressman Dave Loebsack
WHEN: TODAY
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Approximately 2:30 PM IOWA Time
WHERE: House Budget Committee Hearing Room
210 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC
TO VIEW: CLICK HERE and then go to LIVE VIDEO WEBCAST to view the live webcast of today’s hearing