Q: When did Veterans Day become a public holiday in the United States?A: Veterans Day in the United States effectively began 99 years ago, when the U.S. designated Nov. 11, 1918, as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Congress formalized the holiday with legislation adopted in...
Op-ed: Sen. Chuck Grassley States His Case for Tax ReformU.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of IowaDes Moines RegisterSince well before we became a country to the present day, America has attracted people who are willing to leave behind everything and everyone they know and settle in a strange land just to have the opportunity to work hard and provide for...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: Why is the month of November celebrated as National Adoption Month? A: The short answer is President Bill Clinton in 1995 expanded upon a presidential proclamation declared by President Ronald Reagan 33 years ago this month. Recognizing the joys of parenthood and the dream-come-true reality that a loving family brings...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What is Chapter 12 of the federal bankruptcy code? A: This section of federal bankruptcy law applies specifically to the nation’s food producers – farmers, fisherman and ranchers – whose occupation and prosperity is dependent on the whims of Mother Nature. Chapter 12 is designed to help family farmers...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: How will your legislation help curb financial exploitation of older Americans?A: Given their lifetime of hard work and savings, older Americans are often targeted for financial fraud and exploitation cooked up by wrongdoers who prey upon them for profit. Some victims are exploited by unscrupulous caregivers who take...
Q: What’s at stake with proposed regulations that would reduce the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2018 and 2019?A: Congress enacted the RFS and other policies to boost U.S. energy security and energy independence, strategic measures designed to drive innovation and growth of renewable fuels. Accelerating production and use of homegrown renewables...
By Barbara Grassley October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a great time to refresh your knowledge of the disease. As more research is done and advancements are made, it can be difficult to determine the latest and most trusted information on breast cancer. Take the time to learn some common myths and facts about the disease, and share with your...
With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: Why is it a big deal to take precautions with one’s digital data and online identity? A: Americans are accustomed to locking their car doors and front doors to protect property and personal belongings from theft. It’s just as important to put in place safeguards to secure one’s whereabouts and...
Q: How can interested Iowans apply for admission to a U.S. military academy? A: As a U.S. Senator, it is a privilege to nominate young Iowans for admission to our nation’s prestigious U.S. military service academies. The highly competitive process is a testament to the tremendous pool of ambitious, gifted individuals to rise up as our next...
Q: Why is Iowa on the map for human trafficking? A: It often takes people by surprise to learn that human trafficking is a very real problem right here in Iowa. Whereas the Department of Homeland Security reports that millions of victims are trafficked throughout the world for sexual exploitation, forced labor and other crimes, this issue...
Op-ed: Some Tax-Exempt Hospitals Are Lax At Providing Charity Care And AccountabilityU.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of IowaSTAT NewsGarnishing wages. Turning over accounts to collection agents. Withholding services until an individual’s ability to pay is proven. These might seem like the practices of a big bank in the news for financial scandals. Instead,...
With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: Why do you encourage Iowans to celebrate Constitution Day?A: For 241 years and for good reason, Americans from sea to shining sea celebrate the birth of our nation every Fourth of July. On this day in 1776, the American experiment was born for which generations to follow would enjoy unalienable rights,...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: Why do you keep close tabs on the American Red Cross?A: As the nation’s largest nonprofit humanitarian organization, the Red Cross must succeed. The American Red Cross was chartered by Congress more than a century ago to provide emergency services and relief in times of war and peace. For decades, tens of thousands of...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: Why did you join the effort to change the way hearing aids are regulated and sold in the United States?A: One in seven Americans has untreated hearing loss. And yet millions of people don’t access hearing assistive devices despite experiencing hardship and frustration in daily life. In fact, an estimated 30 million...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: What’s on the minds of Iowans as you visit each of Iowa’s 99 counties this year? A: Last year during the August recess, I got a lot of feedback from Iowans about government overreach, specifically regarding an Obama administration rule known as Waters of the United States (WOTUS). The Environmental Protection...
With U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyQ: How has your support for renewable fuels helped Iowa?A: Iowans breathe cleaner air and can chalk up a stronger, healthier economy thanks to renewable fuels. My long-held support for public policies that foster growth, investment and sustainability in this emerging industry has yielded far-reaching results for state...
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: Why do you work so hard to expand market access for U.S. farm exports? A: Agriculture is woven throughout the social fabric of local communities across Iowa, serving as the lifeblood for generations of families striving to achieve the American Dream. In fact, I encourage Iowans to visit the Iowa State Fair (open...
With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: Are the stars aligned in Washington to enact comprehensive tax reform this year? A: The White House and Congress are collaborating to fix the nation’s broken tax code by prioritizing tax relief, tax fairness and tax simplification. Reducing the tax burden on wage earners would fatten paychecks and...
With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What is National Whistleblower Appreciation Day? A: There’s a cultural tendency in many workplaces “to go along, to get along.” That unwritten code of cooperation is prevalent throughout the private sector and the government. However, there’s also an inherent...
