We need whistleblowers for good governmentBy Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa The first whistleblower law was unanimously passed by the Continental Congress on July 30, 1778. It stated in part “that it is the duty of all persons in the service of the United States, as well as all other inhabitants thereof, to give the earliest information of wrongdoing...
For Medicaid, greater transparency will open the door to better value and outcomesBy Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley Medicaid provides roughly 65 million Americans with health care coverage paid for by taxpayers. This federal-state health insurance program provides a safety net for low-income adults, children, the elderly, and people...
We can find areas of consensus when it comes to health care. Here’s proofBy Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley There has been a lot of talk over the past several months about scrapping America’s current health care system and moving to a government-run health insurance system like the so-called “Medicare-for-all”...
On prescription drugs, lets fix what’s broken and improve what’s workingBy Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa Health care is one of the top issues I hear about regularly from Iowans at my annual 99 county meetings. The affordability of prescription drugs, in particular, is a major concern, and for good reason. The...
Trade pact offers stability, opportunity to dairy industryBy Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa President Ronald Reagan designated the third Sunday of July as National Ice Cream Day as a way to celebrate America’s dairy industry. Since then, Americans — including me — have happily fulfilled their civic duty by indulging in one of the...
Jump-start your career with a congressional internshipBy Sen. Chuck Grassley of IowaIf you want to jump-start your career, receive hands-on professional experience and make connections that will help you get to where you want to go in life, I encourage you to consider applying to my internship program.For nearly four decades, I’ve welcomed...
It’s not too late to include financial reforms in the NDAABy Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa Defense is the No. 1 responsibility of the federal government. Every year, Congress considers the National Defense Authorization Act, legislation that is critical to national defense, military readiness and support for our service members. Due to the...
Ten years after harmful ruling, older Americans still face workplace discriminationBy Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa This week is the 10-year anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling that has made it easier for businesses to discriminate against individuals based on age.In 2004, Jack Gross of Des Moines sued FBL Financial Group, where he had been working as...
To prevent future flooding, long-term solutions are neededBy Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa Families and small businesses along the Missouri River have had their lives turned upside down by the flooding that occurred earlier this year. Recent weather has caused re-inundation, hindering those who are working to rebuild their lives and communities.President...
Dems’ health care, Green New Deal promises riddled with poison pills that would harm usBy Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley A government-run health insurance system dubbed as “Medicare for All,” and the Green New Deal represent the Democratic Party’s most prized policy proposals. Both make...
Trump kept his promise to farmers on year-round ethanolSenator Chuck Grassley, Senator Joni Ernst and Governor Kim Reynolds Welcome President Trump to Council Bluffs, IowaBy Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst and Gov. Kim Reynolds Politicians love to talk about farmers, often invoking images of families waving American flags by sun-soaked corn fields....
Iowa not immune to foreign threats to taxpayer-funded researchBy: Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa How would you feel about your tax dollars being spent on research projects that were targeted by foreign governments in an effort to steal U.S. intellectual property? Taxpayer-funded research has been integral in keeping American medical, defense,...
Foster Youth And Families Need Our SupportBy: Sens. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Ron Wyden of Oregon Parenting is the single most challenging, rewarding, thrilling and terrifying job a person can undertake. Each of us have five kids of our own so we understand the highs and lows very well. We recognize the importance of having a parenting and family...
Congress Must Provide Certainty to Taxpayers, Provide Solutions on ExtendersBy: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley For years, Congress has enacted laws to provide an incentive for taxpayers to engage in activities that are good for the country, such as job creation, capital investment and utilizing alternative energy like wind, solar and...
Shed Light on Drug AdvertisementsBy: Sens. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Dick Durbin of Illinois Chances are that in the last 24 hours, you’ve seen approximately nine advertisements for prescription drugs on television. That’s no mistake.Each year, pharmaceutical companies spend more than $6 billion to flood our airwaves with drug...
Foster parents need a strong support systemBy: U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa People who open up their homes and their hearts to children in need are truly special. They provide a stability, comfort and safety to kids who otherwise wouldn’t have it. They offer support, guidance and most of all, love. The time and effort they willingly give is...
Tax dollars should fund defense, not lavish lifestyles of contractorsBy: U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa For nearly four decades and under six presidencies, I’ve exposed excessive waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars at the Department of Defense (DOD). From $640 toilet seats in the 1980s to $14,000 toilet seat lids and a...
Will corn, chicken and Champagne scuttle a US-EU trade deal?By U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa When trade representatives visit me to discuss biotechnology products, often the first thing I do is eat a genetically modified kernel of corn from my farm in New Hartford, Iowa, to show that American biotechnology products are safe for consumers.In Europe,...
Congress should do more to encourage, facilitate retirement savingsBy: U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa Americans spend a lot of time thinking about and planning for retirement. Working-aged Americans consider how much money is needed to save in order to live comfortably in their golden years. Workplace retirement savings accounts are a smart way to...
Seeking Relief Amid FloodingBy: U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa The past months have been challenging, to say the least. The catastrophe on the Missouri River with the drastic flooding in southwest Iowa created enormous problems for the whole region. Then another catastrophe – barriers that held back the waters of the Mississippi River broke,...
