National Taxpayer Advocate annual report
The National Taxpayer Advocate's 2001 Annual Report to Congress came out this week. Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, was instrumental in the creation of the National Taxpayer Advocate's Office, which analyzes taxpayer problems and recommends solutions to those problems. Grassley made...
Grassley Comments on Economic Stimulus
Following are excerpts from remarks Sen. Chuck Grassley made Wednesday on the status of the economic stimulus package. The legislation will help displaced workers and give a boost to the economy. The House passed economic stimulus legislation early this morning. Senators will try to bring up the legislation today:
Mr....
Grassley Reports Gains for Labor, Health and Education Projects in Iowa
Senate Approves Labor, HHS Appropriations; Bill On Way to President
-- Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that the Senate passed the final version of the labor, health and education spending bill for fiscal year 2002. The bill that includes funding for several key Iowa projects is now...
Grassley Comments on Farm Bill
Sen. Chuck Grassley today commented on the failure of the Senate to invoke cloture on the farm bill. Grassley said he voted against cloture on the bill because the Senate needs more time to develop a strong, bipartisan bill that includes key provisions left out of the strictly partisan version that the Agriculture Committee...
Grassley Takes Careful Approach to Prescription Drug Coverage
-- Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that House-Senate appropriators have included $700,000 for the National Mass Fatalities Institute at Kirkwood Community College in the final version of the labor, health and education spending bill for fiscal year 2002. Grassley worked to gain increased funding...
Senate Vote on Education Reform Bill
Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following comment regarding today's Senate passage of sweeping, bipartisan education reform:
"With the President's leadership, Congress has now passed the most fundamental reform of federal education policy in 36 years. The measure is a victory for students, parents, teachers and...
Keeping Iowa Safe
by Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
In the wake of the September 11 attacks and continued terrorist threats against our country, local communities have stepped up their domestic preparedness efforts to make the homefront more secure. Public health and safety officials have no doubt spent many hours preparing their communities to...
Keeping Iowa Safe
by Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
In the wake of the September 11 attacks and continued terrorist threats against our country, local communities have stepped up their domestic preparedness efforts to make the homefront more secure. Public health and safety officials have no doubt spent many hours preparing their communities to...
Word On: Green Energy
Q: What is your "green energy" amendment to the farm bill that was adopted in December by the Senate?
A: It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the United States must take aggressive steps to implement smart energy policies that promote better efficiency, increase renewable energy sources and reduce environmental...
Grassley and WHO-Radio Launch "Adopt an Iowa Soldier"
Program connects Iowans on Homefront with Those Serving Country Abroad
In an effort to show support for our troops fighting the war on terrorism abroad, Sen. Chuck Grassley and WHO-Radio today joined forces to launch "Adopt an Iowa Soldier."
"Adopt an Iowa Soldier" connects Iowans with those in the U.S....
Osama bin Laden Videotape
Sen. Chuck Grassley made the following comment in reaction to the Osama bin Laden videotape.
"I haven't seen the tape, but I've heard reports of it. The first thing that comes to mind is Hitler. I never heard a tape of a private conversation of Hitler's, but I bet he was a lot like this. The bin Laden tape is sickening. It shows a...
Grassley Scores Victory For Renewable Energy in Farm Bill Debate
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today won support for his renewable energy provision to be included in the farm bill being debated by the U.S. Senate.
Grassley said that senators managing the debate on the floor agreed to include his legislation in the managers amendment, which represents the bill...
Social Security Commission
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, is a long-time advocate of preserving Social Security for baby boomers and future generations. Grassley made the following comment on the final report of President Bush's Commission to Strengthen Social Security.
"The commission's findings advance the Social Security...
Grassley Readies Amendments for Farm Bill Debate
Iowa Senator Keeps Focus on Ag Concentration, Renewable Energy and Family Farmer
Sen. Chuck Grassley said today that he is preparing four amendments for consideration by the U.S. Senate during debate on the farm bill.
The first amendment Grassley said that he will pursue is legislation he drafted with Sen....
Keeping Watch Over Nursing Home Inspections
by Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Although the war in Afghanistan, and the president’s campaign to root out terrorism understandably are grabbing headlines these days, I have not reduced my scrutiny on the federal agency charged with enforcing quality nursing home standards. All year, I've continued my role...
Keeping Watch Over Nursing Home Inspections
by Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Although the war in Afghanistan, and the president’s campaign to root out terrorism understandably are grabbing headlines these days, I have not reduced my scrutiny on the federal agency charged with enforcing quality nursing home standards. All year, I've continued my role...
Word On: Military Tribunals
Q: What military order did President Bush issue on Nov. 13, 2001?
A: In the weeks after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the United States government has orchestrated a sweeping response to root out future attacks of terrorism aimed at U.S. institutions and American citizens at home and abroad. By organizing a united...
Latest Roadblock to Economic Stimulus Deal
Mr. President, I rise to address the status of the negotiations on an economic stimulus package. I report to the Senate as the lone Republican Senate negotiator.
Yesterday's Roll Call quotes numerous Democratic senators as saying Senate Democrats won't agree to any stimulus deal unless the package has the support...
Grassley Introduces Bill to Improve Air Service at O'Hare
? Building on his efforts to improve air service for Iowa travelers, Sen. Chuck Grassley and Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin today introduced legislation that will cement the agreement arrived at by Illinois leaders to improve aviation capacity at O'Hare airport.
"Ending gridlock at O'Hare is vital to...
Preserving Our Freedoms While Defending Against Terrorism
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'd also like to welcome the Attorney General and to thank him for his testimony today. This series of hearings is designed to explore the constitutional and legal authorities behind the recent Administration's policies involving military tribunals, alien detention, and the...
