Grassley’s College Savings Tax Break to Become Permanent
WASHINGTON – The pension bill awaiting the President’s expected signature will make permanent Sen. Chuck Grassley’s provision allowing families to make tax-free withdrawals from their state-sponsored college savings plans for college expenses. Otherwise, the tax-free withdrawal provision would expire...
Finding the Right Dose to Help Hometown Pharmacies
By U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley
As I continue my annual road trip across Iowa this summer, I’m rewarded at virtually every stop in each of Iowa’s 99 counties to rediscover the singular trait that makes Iowans stand out.
Iowans take pride in their communities. The schools, fire and police...
Grassley Continues Visits to Iowa’s 99 Counties
WASHINGTON– Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today that he will continue his annual tour of Iowa with visits to 24 counties during the August congressional recess.
Town meetings...
Congress Strengthens Pension Security
By U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley
In recent years, corporate fall-outs exposed the vulnerability many workers face by putting all their retirement nest eggs in one basket.
Corporate accounting scandals and bankruptcy-plagued industries, including airlines and steel mills, served as a wake-up call for...
Grassley Highlights Charitable Giving Incentives, Loophole Closers in Pension Bill Headed to President
The Pension Protection Act of 2006, given final approval by the Senate Thursday night and headed to the President for his expected signature, contains a series of provisions on tax-exempt organizations. Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on...
Word On: Retirement Tools
Q: What changes are in store for 401(k) and 403 (b) retirement plans?
A: Named for the section of the federal tax code that created these popular savings tools, Congress recently updated the law that allows workers to divert a percentage of their paychecks tax-free into these plans to build up savings for...
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...
