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"Dave Loebsack for Congress" message and press release
Posted On: Monday, September 05, 2005 - 09:11 AM
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September 4, 2005
Friends,
I hope this message finds you well. I just wanted to update you on the campaign
but first I want to urge you to do what you can to help the victims of Hurricane
Katrina. By now, many of you no doubt have sent contributions or assisted in
other ways. But so much more needs to be done. To help via the Red Cross, go
to http://www.redcross.org.
As most of you know, I publicly announced my candidacy last week. You will find
the press release pasted at the end of this message. All of the large media
outlets in the district (and many beyond) covered the release and I have
received lots of positive feedback. Yet the word needs to continue to get out.
If you have friends, family, or other contacts who might be interested in this
campaign, please feel free to send the release along to them.
I also continue to travel around the district. It is clear to me that citizens
of all political persuasions are ready for change in America. In this district,
more and more are saying 30 years is enough time in office for any politician.
In particular, it is time for one whose party affiliation only maintains the
right wing's stranglehold on our national government to clear the way for
someone who can work more effectively for the interests of the citizens of the
second district.
I also appreciate all the suggestions regarding events I ought to attend.
Please keep sending ideas so I will not miss something I should attend.
As you know, tomorrow is Labor Day and I hope you and your family have plans to
enjoy the day. However, we all know someone who will have to work on the day
that honors those who have contributed so much to the success of America. There
will be Labor Day events in many communities and I will be able to attend only
two of them this year. But I will do more next year.
The website will continue to be updated, especially the issues section. Lots of
folks have provided input regarding policy positions they would like to see me
take. Rest assured that I have read all of those messages and it is clear to me
that this district has many, many thoughtful folks who have great ideas as to
how move our country forward.
Finally, I also continue to raise funds. We all know that to win, this campaign
will need sufficient resources to allow me to travel around the district, get
the word out, mobilize voters, etc. So many of you have already helped on this
front that we have gotten off to a great start! Thanks! Soon, there will be an
online contributions feature on the website but for now you may send your
contribution to the address below. While I urge you to contribute before the
end of the reporting period on September 30th, I also hope you will first
consider helping the victims of Katrina.
As always, thanks for everything and take care.
David
David Loebsack Announces His Candidacy for U.S. House District 2
(Mt. Vernon, IA) - Today David Loebsack, 52, a Democrat and long-time Cornell
College educator, announced his candidacy for congress in Iowa's second
congressional district.
Loebsack stated "It is time for real change in Iowa's second district. After
traveling the district for several months, I have found that Iowans from all
parties as well as independents believe that 30 years is more than enough time
in office for any politician.
And I have found that folks believe it is time for a representative who will
consistently work for the hardworking citizens of the district and provide the
leadership necessary on the issues that matter most to Iowans.
Those are critical issues like health care, jobs that won't be exported, social
security and pensions that will be there when hardworking Iowans retire,
education for the 21st century, and a healthy environment. In the rural areas
of the district we need to work to rejuvenate communities that have been
devastated by the increased costs of production and the concentration of
agribusiness."
Loebsack noted the primary reasons for change are the failure of the
Republican-controlled national government over the past several years to
provide the prosperity promised by George Bush and the loss of American
influence abroad as a result of George Bush's unilateral approach to the rest of
the world.
"It is time to replace the party in control in the Congress with
representatives who will work constructively at home and abroad to provide
opportunities for those who have suffered as a result of the current
administration's policies."
Although Loebsack's teaching expertise is in the field of international
politics, he has learned through his many years as a community educator and
activist that the vast majority of Iowans want a representative who will lead
on pocket book issues and the environment and who will fight every day for those
issues in Washington, D.C.
Loebsack stated, "We need leadership in congress that will not simply offer
more tax cuts for the rich and massive budget and trade deficits as far as the
eye can see. To provide hope and real change in America and in Iowa's second
district, we need to clean house and send a new representative who will work
everyday for the interests of the people of the second district."
David's website is at http://www.loebsackforcongress.org.
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Loebsack for Congress
P.O. Box 81
Mt. Vernon, IA 52314
http://www.loebsackforcongress.org
david@loebsackforcongress.org
Home E-mail: dloebsack@mchsi.com
Office Phone: (319) 895-4300
Cell Phone: (319) 721-5324
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HENRY COUNTY DEMOCRATS HOLD PLANNING RETREAT AND RALLY
Posted On: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 07:24 PM
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DEMOCRATS IN HENRY COUNTY MET RECENTLY TO SET GOALS AND HOLD AN OLD FASHIONED POLITICAL RALLY. FIFTY-FIVE WERE IN ATTENDANCE.
THE DAYS EVENTS FOCUSED ON A STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP WHERE GOALS WERE SET ALONG WITH ACTION STEPS TO BE MEASURED QUARTERLY. BERYL SHAHAN OF MT. PLEASANT AND GERRY DINGMAN OF NEW LONDON DIRECTED THE WORKSHOP.
PARTICIPANTS HEARD ROUSING SPEECHES AND DISCUSSED KEY DEMOCRATIC ISSUES TO INCLUDE HEALTH CARE, JOBS, EDUCATION, DEFICIT REDUCTION, TAX FAIRNESS AND SOCIAL SECURITY. WITH RECORDING ON A TABLE LONG CALENDAR LOCAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY HISTORIC EVENTS WERE RECALLED DATING TO THE TIME OF FDR.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE, DAVE HELMAN, DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CHAIRMAN KEPT ORDER BY THREATENING USE OF AN “ACME STUN GUN” HE SAID TO HAVE RECEIVED AS A GIFT WHEN HE RETIRED AS A PRISON WARDEN. PAT RICHENBERGER OF MT. PLEASANT GAVE A CLEAR AND TO THE POINT TREASURER’S REPORT STATING SIMPLY, “THE HENRY COUNTY DEMOCRATS ARE DIRT POOR.”
THE DAYS EVENTS CONCLUDED WITH AWARD RECOGNITION OF PAST CHAIRPERSON, KENDRA WYSE OF WAYLAND. WYSE SERVED AS CHAIRPERSON FOR EIGHT YEARS.
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Henry Co. Democratic Party Remembrances - April 23, 2005
Posted On: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 07:19 PM
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HENRY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY
REMEMBRANCES
April 23,2005
1930s
Henry A. Wallace came to Salem, Iowa, and my father introduced me to him. - Anon.
When Roosevelt was elected in 1932 - L. Shahan
My father worked on W.P.A. to put food on the table---an F.D.R. program - Paul Yockey
Summer 1936 (very hot with severe drought), saw FDR in Des Moines driving in open limousine to state capitol to conduct meeting of Midwest Governors about farm crisis including Gov. Alf Landon (R. Kansas), his GOP opponent in '36 - Mort Whitney
1940s
Hearing of the death of FDR - Anon.
1948, I was State President of the Iowa Young Democrats and we carried the state!! - Anon.
Death of Roosevelt in 1945 - L. Shahan
Listened to Iron Curtain speech in Missouri, Churchill - B. Boland
I started to vote - never have missed an election since - Aletha Collett
(Click on the gray title bar above to view the entire list!)
Note: This was a "brown paper" exercise facilitated by Lois Crane at the Henry Co. Democratic Retreat. Lots of good memories!
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PRESS RELEASE - DAVE HELMAN TO CHAIR HENRY CO. DEMOCRATS
Posted On: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 06:41 PM
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PRESS RELEASE -- HENRY COUNTY, IOWA DEMOCRATIC PARTY
MARCH 8, 2005
DAVE HELMAN TO CHAIR HENRY COUNTY DEMOCRATS
At a regular meeting on March 7th the Henry County Democrats elected Dave Helman, of rural Salem, to chair the county party for the coming year.
Helman currently serves as vice chair. He replaces Kendra Wyse, of Wayland, who has held the post for nine years. Wyse will remain on the party executive committee.
During the 2004 Democratic Caucus Helman chaired the campaign of Senator John Edwards in Henry County. Edwards won the Henry County race. Helman ran unsuccessfully for county supervisor last year.
Gerry Dingman, of New London has been elected vice chair. Pat Richenberger of Mt. Pleasant and Cathy Helman, rural Salem, were re-elected treasurer and secretary respectively.
The first order of business of the new officers was to schedule a retreat. Slated for Saturday, April 23rd in Mt. Pleasant the agenda will include strategic planning, a rally and off-year caucus. Open to the public, those wishing to attend may contact Dave Helman at 258-1469 or Gerry Dingman at 367-2201.
Cathy Helman, Secretary
Note: Mr. Helman is available any time for interview regarding his ideas on strengthening the Democratic Party in Henry County. He can be reached at tel: 319-258-1469 or e-mail: cdhelman@iowatelecom.net
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Henry County Democratic Platform
Posted On: Saturday, March 06, 2004 - 10:06 AM
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Henry County Democratic Platform 2004. Click on the gray title bar to view the platform. This document was prepared by Lon Morrow from the Platform Committee.
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