Democrats are dishonest on taxes, trying to distract from economy on the moveSenate Finance Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa Partisan politics too often distorts a healthy debate and misrepresents good policy. Case in point — the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.For the past two years, congressional Democrats have led a campaign of misinformation about tax...
Combat financial exploitation of our seniorsBy: Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa May, Older Americans Month, is a time to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of America’s older citizens.It should also be a platform to highlight serious issues this generation faces. One of those issues is financial exploitation. It’s a growing...
Prevention is a critical tool in the fight against addictionBy U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa Opioid addiction has devastated the United States over the past decade. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 100 people in the United States die from opioid overdoses each day. In 2017, there was a total of 70,237 drug overdose...
A Bipartisan Effort to End RobocallsBy U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chances are that within the last 24 hours, you’ve received a robocall. In fact, probably more than one. If it seems like you’re getting more and more robocalls to your home and cellphones, it’s because you are. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of...
A Bipartisan Effort to End RobocallsBy U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chances are that within the last 24 hours, you’ve received a robocall. In fact, probably more than one. If it seems like you’re getting more and more robocalls to your home and cellphones, it’s because you are.Between 2017 and 2018, the number of unwanted...
Protecting Vulnerable Seniors Through Congressional OversightBy U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa Last month, I held a hearing on the abuse occurring in nursing homes. The purpose was to shed light on the systematic issues that allow substandard care and abuse to continue within the nursing home industry.According to the Department of Health and...
Taxpayer First Act is a bipartisan achievement that deserves more attentionBy U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Congressman Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania Today’s political environment rarely lends itself to bipartisanship and cooperation. So when congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle come together to deliver a legislative...
Foreign Thieves Threaten America’s ProsperityBy U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa American innovation is second to none. Our creativity and forward-facing approach to everything from health care to telecom to artificial intelligence has made and kept us a world leader. It didn’t happen by accident. It’s been achieved through American...
Foreign Thieves Threaten America’s ProsperityBy U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa American innovation is second to none. Our creativity and forward-facing approach to everything from health care to telecom to artificial intelligence has made and kept us a world leader. It didn’t happen by accident. It’s been achieved through American...
There’s a Smarter Way to Tackle Student DebtBy U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa Every year, I hold at least one meeting in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. Many of these meetings are at schools, and the number one concern among students is student loan debt. They have every reason to be worried. Over 44 million Americans currently hold more...
Q&A: Tax Day 2019With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: Is the new federal tax law working as intended? A: April 15 is tax filing day in the United States. It’s also the first Tax Day Americans will file under the new federal tax code. Congress passed the historic Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, ushering in a new era of lower taxes and...
Tax reform continues to deliverBy U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa Tax Day (April 15) is right around the corner. For the majority of Iowans, their taxes will be lower and the filing process will be simpler thanks to tax reform.Last Congress, Republicans passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It was the first major tax reform legislation to become law...
Rising prescription drug costs are a problem for many Americans – so let’s fix itBy U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa Innovative medical therapies discovered by doctors and researchers have improved the quality of life for millions of Americans and saved the lives of millions more. However, the public and policy...
A once-in-a-lifetime learning experienceBy U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa As you prepare for finals and look ahead to summer jobs, don’t miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Have you ever considered working on Capitol Hill? My U.S. Senate office offers internship opportunities that will give you hands-on work experience in a fast-paced,...
Q&A: Rooting Out RobocallsWith U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What is the TRACED Act? A: The Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act would update federal telemarketing laws to widen the enforcement net for unsolicited phone calls. The bipartisan bill takes aim at malicious telemarketers, commonly known as...
Q&A: Flood InsuranceWith U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What do Iowans need to know about flood insurance?A: For generations, Iowans have weathered the whims of Mother Nature, including the harsh winter most of us are ready to put behind us. However, warmer temperatures can bring an unwelcome visitor along with their arrival: flooding. It happens to be...
Q & A: Electronic Health RecordsWith U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What are your concerns with the federal Electronic Health Records program?A: As a taxpayer watchdog, I pursue waste, fraud and abuse wherever and whenever I get a whiff of wrongdoing or mismanagement. Congress holds the power of the purse strings. It is our constitutional responsibility...
Pharma execs should stop grandstanding and work to lower prescription pricesBy U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa It’s not every day an Iowan has the opportunity to wake up and ask top executives of seven major pharmaceutical companies the question that’s on the minds of most Americans: Why do prescription drug prices keep rising in...
Q&A: E-VerifyWith U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What is the E-Verify program? A: The E-Verify program updated employment verification measures that were enacted with comprehensive immigration reform signed into law by President Reagan. For the first time in our history, Congress made it a federal crime to employ undocumented workers. Ten years...
