Loebsack Announces Nearly $11 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Iowa's Working Families

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Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack announced the release of $10,821,398 in Recovery Act funds for Iowa. These funds are Community Services Block Grants (CSBG), which are administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The CSBG program is a nationwide network of community action agencies that fight poverty by providing services that help people gain the skills, knowledge and motivation they need to become self-sufficient.

"These funds will inject much needed support into the state for our working families," said Congressman Loebsack. "Nearly $11 million dollars will go into Iowa and help our families find good paying jobs, obtain safe and affordable housing, and make higher education more accessible."

CSBG funds are designed to go into states and make an impact on the causes of poverty in addition to immediate relief for families. The CSBG program also provides families with immediate life necessities such as food, shelter, health care and more.

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