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Hearing Regarding S.1914, the Business Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1998 This afternoon, the Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts will examine provisions of S. 1914, the "Business Bankruptcy Reform Act," which I introduced earlier this year. Today's hearing marks the eighth bankruptcy-related hearing I've chaired in the 105th Congress. Last...

Grassley to Visit Southern Iowa Senator Visits All 99 Counties Each Year Scott Stanzel 202/224-6197 ? As part of his ongoing effort gather input from the grassroots, Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced his plans to visit nine counties in Southern Iowa on May 28 and 29. Among his visits, Grassley will tour the tornado damaged areas of Washington County,...

Grassley Plans Meeting to Prepare for Fall Harvest Iowa Senator to Bring Together Farmers, Shippers, Government Officials Scott Stanzel 202/224-6197 ? Calling the timely movement of grain "crucial to the economy of Iowa and its reputation as a reliable supplier of grain and livestock products to the world," Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced he will...

Transatlantic Economic Partnership Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa issued the following comment regarding the announcement made today by President Clinton of a new "Transatlantic Economic Partnership." "The agreement pulls the rug out from under American agriculture. We have an extraordinary number of unresolved agricultural trade issues outstanding with the...

Tobacco Legislation Sen. Chuck Grassley today voted to significantly toughen anti-tobacco legislation making its way through the United States Senate. Grassley participated in Finance Committee consideration of a bill to direct spending of money collected by increasing the price of cigarettes by $1.50-a-pack over three years. A comment from Sen. Grassley...

Tobacco Legislation Sen. Chuck Grassley today voted to significantly toughen anti-tobacco legislation making its way through the United States Senate. Grassley participated in Finance Committee consideration of a bill to direct spending of money collected by increasing the price of cigarettes by $1.50-a-pack over three years. A comment from Sen. Grassley...

Grassley Wins Passage of Bill to Protect Religious Freedom Legislation Would Keep Bankruptcy Courts Out of Church Coffers and Protect Charitable Giving Scott Stanzel 202/224-6197 ? Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today won Senate approval for his bill to protect tithing and charitable giving under the federal bankruptcy code. "As Americans, we value religious...

Grassley Seeks Fair Air Fares Senator Asks Justice Department to Act on Constituent Concerns Jill Kozeny 202/224-1308 ? Sen. Chuck Grassley today urged the Justice Department to move quickly on its investigation into allegations of predatory pricing by major airlines and to consider concerns raised last week by airport managers and community leaders in...

Grassley, Baucus Promote New Risk Management Tool for Farmers Jill Kozeny 202/224-1308 ? Sens. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Max Baucus of Montana today introduced a bill to help farmers manage the risks associated with price and income fluctuations in agriculture. The bi-partisan bill encourages farmers to save income during good years to supplement income...

Grassley to Visit 11 Iowa Communities Senator Visits All 99 Counties Each Year Scott Stanzel 202/224-6197 ? Keeping in touch with Iowans, Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today his plans to visit 11 counties in Western and Southwest Iowa on May 26, 27 and 28, to discuss issues ranging from health care and Social Security, to education and economic...

Grassley, Kerrey Launch Bipartisan Effort Agenda: Revitalize America's Leadership in World Trade ? Leading farm state senators today pledged to work together to revitalize the free trade agenda in Congress. They said their first goal is to ensure that American farmers gain significant access to new markets during negotiations next year of the World Trade...

Grassley, Kerrey Launch Bipartisan Effort Agenda: Revitalize America's Leadership in World Trade ? Leading farm state senators today pledged to work together to revitalize the free trade agenda in Congress. They said their first goal is to ensure that American farmers gain significant access to new markets during negotiations next year of the World Trade...

Grassley, Kerrey Launch Bipartisan Effort Agenda: Revitalize America's Leadership in World Trade ? Leading farm state senators today pledged to work together to revitalize the free trade agenda in Congress. They said their first goal is to ensure that American farmers gain significant access to new markets during negotiations next year of the World Trade...

Grassley Applauds Senate Passage of IRS Reform Scott Stanzel 202/224-6197 Senator Chuck Grassley today cheered Senate passage of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Restructuring and Reform Act, the most comprehensive overhaul of the tax-collecting agency in 45 years. As co-manager of the legislation, Grassley helped guide the bill through the...

Grassley Wins Approval for Amendments to IRS Reform Legislation Scott Stanzel 202/224-6197 ? Sen. Chuck Grassley won passage of three amendments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Restructuring and Reform Act, currently under consideration by the U.S. Senate. The Grassley amendments would strengthen taxpayer rights and streamline tax reporting for Iowa...

Grassley Announces Participants for Des Moines Meeting on Social Security Iowa Senator Encourages Citizens to Join the Discussion on the Future of the Program Scott Stanzel 202/224-6197 ? As honorary co-chairman of the organization called Americans Discuss Social Security (ADSS), Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced public policy leaders who will be...

Grassley to Manage IRS Reform on the Senate Floor All this week, Sen. Chuck Grassley will co-manage Senate consideration of a comprehensive bill to dramatically restructure the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The live debate can be viewed on the Senate's network of record, C-SPAN 2. The proposal to overhaul the IRS is the result of work performed by a...

Grassley Invites Iowans to Participate in National Conversation About Social Security Iowa Senator Marks "Older Americans Month" Jill Kozeny 202/224-1308 ? Sen. Chuck Grassley marked the start of Older Americans Month today by urging Iowans to participate in a forum about saving the nation's Social Security program for future generations. "I hope as many...

Grassley: Chief Justice McGiverin Approved by Committee for National Board Judiciary Panel Approves Iowan for State Justice Institute Jill Kozeny 202/224-1308 ? The Senate Judiciary Committee today approved the nomination of Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Arthur A. McGiverin to serve on a national board to improve State courts. The full Senate also must...

Grassley to ?Fly Around' Iowa and Gather Input on Air Service Problems Senator to Seeks Input on a Solution to Growing Problem Scott Stanzel 202/224-6197 ? Senator Chuck Grassley announced that he will meet with airport managers and community leaders in six Iowa communities this week to discuss what can be done to achieve affordable commercial air service...