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Grassley Seeks Update of Bankruptcy Code Current Trend Underscores Need for Overhaul of System Sen. Chuck Grassley today introduced a bipartisan plan to improve the nation's bankruptcy system. Sens. Robert Torricelli of New Jersey and Joe Biden of Delaware joined Grassley as co- sponsors of the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1999. "The goal is common-sense...

C-SPAN 2 ALERT!! To commemorate National Ag Week and highlight his initiatives to help the family farmer, Senator Chuck Grassley will deliver a "State of Agriculture" speech tomorrow at 8:45 a.m. (CST) on the floor of the U.S. Senate. The speech will be broadcast live on C-SPAN 2. Immediately following the statement, Grassley will reintroduce legislation to...

Grassley Focus on American Agriculture Trade Subcommittee Hearing Scrutinizes Access to China, EU Markets - Sen. Chuck Grassley today convened a hearing to examine the status of agriculture trade issues between the U.S. and both China and the European Union. Among other key concerns, the Iowa senator took aim at China's failure to live up to a 1997...

Grassley Program to Recognize National Ag Week As part of his effort to highlight agricultural issues during National Ag Week, Senator Chuck Grassley will discuss initiatives to help the family farmer during Thursday night's airing of "Ask Your Senator: A Live Town Meeting." "Ask Your Senator: A Live Town Meeting" will air March 18, from 7-7:30 p.m. (CST)....

Grassley Seeks Update of Bankruptcy Code Current Trend Underscores Need for Overhaul of System - Sen. Chuck Grassley today said he is developing a bipartisan plan to improve the nation's bankruptcy system. Grassley described his effort during a bicameral hearing to consider bankruptcy reform. The House/Senate hearing convened by Grassley and Rep. George...

Grassley Seeks Study on Loess Hills - Sen. Chuck Grassley today introduced a bill to secure federal dollars for a feasibility study on preserving the Loess Hills, a unique land form in the Western Hemisphere. The Grassley legislation would specifically provide $275,000 for the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a year-long review of how best to preserve...

Grassley Receives Recognition for Work on Child Support , DC - To recognize his work to improve the collection of child support payments, the National Child Support Enforcement Association (NCSEA) this week presented Sen. Chuck Grassley with its 1999 NCSEA "Legislator of the Year" award. NCSEA president Richard "Casey" Hoffman complemented Grassley for...

Grassley and Gekas Announce Historic Joint Hearing on Bankruptcy Reform Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Representative George W. Gekas (R-PA) will hold a joint hearing this week of the Senate Judiciary Administrative Oversight and the Courts Subcommittee, of which Sen. Grassley is Chairman, and House Judiciary Commercial and Administrative Law...

Grassley Works to Help Improve Federal Judiciary Report Reflects Careful Study, Thorough Examination Sen. Chuck Grassley today issued a report on his findings and recommendations following a three-year review of the federal circuit courts. Grassley is chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts. The report is a direct...

Grassley, Kerrey Seek Action Against Child Labor Overseas Bipartisan Plan Would Give Trade Incentives to Curb Use of Child Labor Jill Kozeny, The Ofc. of Sen. Grassley, 202/224-1308 , DC - Sens. Chuck Grassley and Bob Kerrey teamed up today to address a pervasive condition in the global workplace: children who are exploited for labor overseas. The...

Grassley Works to Free Capital for School Construction, Rehabilitation , DC - Sen. Chuck Grassley today joined in introducing legislation to expand the ability of local school districts to use tax-exempt bonds for school construction and rehabilitation. The bi-partisan bill is sponsored by Sen. Bob Graham of Florida. Grassley is the lead co- sponsor. Both...

Grassley Seeks "Tax Fairness for Families First" , DC - Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today announced his support for a plan to deliver at least $100 billion in tax cuts to middle-income families. Grassley said the initiative sends a clear message that the first priority for tax relief this year must be the millions of American couples who are struggling to...

Grassley Seeks "Tax Fairness for Families First" , DC - Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today announced his support for a plan to deliver at least $100 billion in tax cuts to middle-income families. Grassley said the initiative sends a clear message that the first priority for tax relief this year must be the millions of American couples who are struggling to...

Grassley Seeks "Tax Fairness for Families First" , DC - Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today announced his support for a plan to deliver at least $100 billion in tax cuts to middle-income families. Grassley said the initiative sends a clear message that the first priority for tax relief this year must be the millions of American couples who are struggling to...

Grassley Seeks Tax Relief for Student Loans , DC - Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today put forward a proposal to give expanded tax relief to those repaying student loans. Grassley's plan would eliminate the restriction in current law which allows a tax deduction for student loan interest for just 60 months. The bill he introduced today would allow taxpayers...

Grassley Hearing Examines Counter-Narcotics Efforts , DC - Sen. Chuck Grassley today conducted a congressional hearing to examine the counter-narcotics efforts of the United States and Mexican governments. Next week, the Clinton administration will make its annual decision about whether or not Mexico's efforts in the war against illegal drugs deserve to be...

USDA Export Report Issued Today Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa issued the following statement regarding new government estimates for U.S. farm exports. USDA today lowered its projections for agricultural exports this year by $1.5 billion to $49 billion. That is $4.6 billion below fiscal 1998. Grassley is chairman of the International Trade Subcommittee in the...

Grassley Seeks Prompt Action for Accurate Posting of Access Air Sen. Chuck Grassley today asked for immediate correction of an inaccurate posting in the airline reservation system that has AccessAir - the new startup airline based in Des Moines - identified as ZAS Airline of Egypt. Grassley made his request in a letter to American Airlines which maintains...

Grassley Seeks Testimony from the Top Senator Cites Importance of Defense Secretary Appearance on Capitol Hill , DC - Sen. Chuck Grassley today urged the Senate Budget Committee Chairman to stick with plans to obtain direct testimony from Defense Secretary William Cohen about the administration's request for a $110 billion increase in defense spending over...

Grassley Schedules Visits in 18 Iowa Communities Iowa Senator Visits All 99 Counties Each Year As part of his ongoing effort to keep in touch with Iowans, Sen. Grassley today kicked off a series of 20 meetings in 18 Eastern and Central Iowa counties to discuss issues ranging from education, drug abuse and methamphetamine, to economic development and health...