 David Loebsack’s interest group ratings concerning fiscal (economic) issues reinforce his general allegiance to party lines.Regarding the budget, spending, and taxes, he received 4% from the conservative Citizens Against Government Waste (2010), 36% from the National Journal Conservative Economic Policy Score (2011), and 64% from the National Journal Liberal Economic Policy Score (2011).Concerning business and consumers, Loebsack received 100% from the American Council of Engineering Companies (2009–2010), 0% from the conservative Alliance for Worker Freedom (2008), and 66% from the National Small Business Association (2011).