Des Moines Recruiting Battalion to be Deactivated
Senator Chuck Grassley released the following statement after learning that the Army would be consolidating the Des Moines Recruiting Battalion headquarters to Minneapolis. Grassley and the Iowa congressional delegation have written several letters to the Secretary of the Army. Grassley also...
Grassley works to ensure gifted and talented students keep support
For Immediate Release
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Grassley works to ensure gifted and talented students keep support
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has asked the U.S. Secretary of...
House Farm Bill Proposal
Senator Chuck Grassley today released the following comment after House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson and Ranking Member Bob Goodlatte made available their outline for a farm bill.
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Grassley says veterans should fill job vacancies at the IRS
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today there are job opportunities at the Internal Revenue Service and he’s asking the Treasury Secretary to do everything possible to hire veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars for these vacant positions.
"There’s a lot of room for improvement...
Grassley Call-in TV Show to Air Live on Wednesday, February 13
Senator Encourages Iowans to Tune-in, Ask Questions
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that his monthly call-in show will air live on Wednesday, February 13, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. (Central Time) on television stations across Iowa...
GRASSLEY, SCHUMER WARN PAYDAY LENDERS: STAY AWAY FROM AMERICANS’ REBATE CHECKS
With Uncle Sam About To Mail Rebate Checks To Help Jumpstart Economy, Scams May Emerge Promising Money Up Front—But With a Catch
In Letter, Senators Urge Top Payday Loan Companies And Tax Preparers To Steer Clear of Predatory Tactics
Similar to So-Called “Refund...
Grassley Q & A: Black History Month
Q: How have you honored Black History Month?
A: On February 1, I traveled to Atlanta to speak at the New Baptist Covenant. I was humbled to be in Martin Luther King Jr.’s hometown as Black History Month was just beginning. Dr. King was a symbol of hope during the civil rights movement of the 1960s...
Grassley Delivers Good News: Northwest Airlines to Serve Dubuque Airport
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced to a group of Dubuque area representatives who were in Washington, DC that Northwest Airlines would begin service at the Dubuque Regional Airport starting June...
National Drug Prevention and Education Week Clears Senate
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that last night a resolution passed the Senate designating the week of February 10 as National Drug Prevention and Education Week. Grassley introduced the resolution with Senator Joe Biden of Delaware . Grassley and Biden serve as Co-Chairman and Chairman...
Grassley: Tax Relief Has Boosted Federal Revenue Base, is Separate from Entitlement Problem
Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley
Finance Committee Hearing on Administration’s Budget: Revenue Proposals
February 5, 2008
Today, we focus on the revenue side of the budget. It is almost entirely in this committee’s jurisdiction. The President’s budget acknowledges...
Grassley Continues Fight for Legitimate Payment Limits
Senator Forwards Concerns with Bogus AGI Levels in House and Senate Farm Bills
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today poked holes in the farm payment reforms included in the House and Senate versions of the farm bill. In...
Grassley Continues Meetings in Every Iowa County
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that that he will be meeting with Iowans in 17 counties the week of February 18. The Senate will not be in session that week for the President’s Day congressional...
Grassley Welcomes Realization about SCHIP Funding Needs, Seeks Explanation for Administration’s Dramatic Turn-around
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Finance Committee, today said he was glad to see the Administration realize that funding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program would require a lot more than $5 billion to...
Grassley Q & A: National Drug Prevention and Education Week
Q: What is the goal of National Drug Prevention and Education Week?
A: I recently introduced a resolution with my colleague Senator Joe Biden of
Delaware that would designate the week of February 10 as National Drug Prevention and Education Week. The resolution urges...
Grassley: Senate Stimulus Bill Improves Upon the House Bill
Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley
Floor Debate of Economic Stimulus Bill
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Mr. President, I want to start out by thanking Chairman Baucus for his courtesy, hard work, and patience in this legislative effort. As we have in the past, we wanted to process the economic...
Grassley: House Stimulus Bill Reveals Inconsistency on Benefits to Illegal Immigrants
Floor Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley on Illegal Immigrants and the House Stimulus Package
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008
You may be familiar with the phrase "where you stand depends on where you sit." Nothing better illustrates that point than this debate and the issue...
Economic stimulus package
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and Editors
Re: Economic stimulus package
Da: Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the economic stimulus package passed by the committee on a largely bipartisan vote.
"This is a good package....
