Grassley Welcomes Trade Changes to Benefit U.S. Honey Industry, Including Iowa Producers
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today welcomed the passage of a provision in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 that will benefit U.S. honey producers, including those in Iowa, by changing the "new shipper provision" of the U.S. trade laws.
"I made it a point to see...
Grassley: Pension Bill Contains Generous Savings Incentives
WASHINGTON – The pension bill that Sen. Chuck Grassley helped to shepherd through Congress contains some of the most generous tax incentives ever passed to help workers save for retirement. Grassley, as chairman of the...
Grassley Advances Elder Justice Bill Through Committee
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today won unanimous committee approval of bipartisan legislation to help prevent elder abuse and give consumers more information to guide nursing home placement.
"As America ages, more people are vulnerable to elder abuse and...
Grassley Call-in TV Show to Air Wednesday, August 16
Senator Encourages Iowans to Tune-in, Ask Questions
WASHINGTON– Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that his monthly call-in show will air live from Des Moines on Wednesday, August 16, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. (Central Time) on television stations...
Iowa Senators Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Veterans Suicide
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley, along with Senator Tom Harkin, today introduced legislation to direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to immediately begin implementing a comprehensive program to prevent suicide...
Grassley Concerned Interim Benefits to Pending Immigration Applicants Provide Gateway to Government Documents
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that unauthorized aliens who get temporary work authorizations are a serious threat to the integrity of our immigration system and may...
Opening Statement of Chairman Chuck Grassley
"Border Insecurity, Take Two: Fake IDs Foil the First Line of Defense"
Good morning. Today's hearing is entitled "Border Insecurity, Take Two." Our purpose is to follow-up on a hearing we held in 2003 to examine the security of our nation's borders and find out whether the situation has improved. At that...
Grassley Appalled by Lack of Technology at Border Crossings
Senator asks Appropriations Committee to keep WHTI deadline in place
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that a lot of people have been paying attention to how people sneak in the back door to the United States,...
Grassley Welcomes High Fructose Corn Syrup Agreement with Mexico
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today welcomed the conclusion of an agreement between the United States and Mexico that – as intended in the North American Free Trade Agreement – should lead to the complete liberalization of the U.S.-Mexican sweetener market by 2008.
"This agreement should...
Grassley Welcomes High Fructose Corn Syrup Agreement with Mexico
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today welcomed the conclusion of an agreement between the United States and Mexico that – as intended in the North American Free Trade Agreement – should lead to the complete liberalization of the U.S.-Mexican sweetener market by 2008.
"This agreement should...
Grassley Comments on Signing of Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Bill
Law includes Jetseta's Bill
M E M O R A N D U M
Senator Chuck Grassley today released the following comment after President George Bush signed into law a bill that includes a modified version of “Jetseta’s bill.” Grassley introduced “Jetseta’s bill” in honor...
Kaiser Family Foundation survey on Medicare drug benefit
Today the Kaiser Family Foundation released a survey discussing the Medicare Part D drug benefit and the experiences seniors have had with the new drug benefit. Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction over Medicare, made the following...
Grassley Disappointed Over Collapse of Doha Round Trade Talks
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction over international trade, today made the following comment on the collapse of the Doha round of worldwide trade talks.
"I’m very disappointed. And I wonder whether our trading partners truly appreciate how much we stand...
Grassley Asks Johanns to Consider Iowa Requests for Emergency Use of CRP
Senator Calls on Farmers to Contact Their Local FSA Offices
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today requested that U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns favorably consider any requests that Iowa makes for emergency...
Grassleys to Host 2006 Women’s Conference, “Thriving in a Changing World”
WASHINGTON—Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that he and his wife, Barbara, will be hosting their 9th Women’s Conference in West Des Moines. The Grassleys invite women of all ages and...
Grassley Receives Award for His Work with Drug Discount Program
340B Coalition presents their 10th Anniversary Achievement Award to Senator Grassley
WASHINGTON– Sen. Chuck Grassley received the 340B Coalition 10th Anniversary Achievement Award for his leadership and support of the drug discount program...
“Jetseta’s Bill” Included in Child Sex Offender Legislation Passes Senate
Legislation to be Passed by House Next Week
***An audio comment will be available at 5 p.m. (CT), Thursday, July 20 by dialing 1-800-545-1267. When prompted, dial 3-1-1 and follow the instructions. The comment can also be accessed by visiting www.src.senate.gov, then...
Brewing the Right Blend
By U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley
Eight years have passed since the Republican-led Congress masterminded the first balanced federal budget since 1969. As a senior member of the Senate Budget Committee, it sure was wonderful to hand American taxpayers a victory. After nearly 30 years of over-spending in Washington,...
Grassley Comment on the Reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act
Senator Chuck Grassley today made the following comment after the Unites States Senate passed the reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act.
“In 1982, the last time we reauthorized the Voting Rights Act, I said that it was our duty as Congressmen and women, to guarantee...
Grassley Works to Pass Water Resources Development Act
WASHINGTON – In a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, Senator Chuck Grassley reiterated the need to update the lock and dam system on the Mississippi River in order for America’s farmers to remain competitive with the rest of...
