Grassley Q & A: Mathematics Awareness Month
Q: What is Mathematics Awareness Month?
A: Mathematics Awareness Month was first recognized in 1986 through a Presidential Proclamation by President Ronald Reagan. This April marks the 22nd installment of Mathematics Awareness Month with the fitting theme of “Math and Voting.” Mathematics has...
Grassley Announces Selection of Four Iowans to the Air Force Academy
WASHINGTON– Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that four young Iowans have been selected to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy for the 2008/2009 school year.
The four students include: Jeffory Brenner of...
Office of the Inspector General report on National Security Letters
Senator Chuck Grassley released the following statement after the Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General issued a second report on the FBI’s use of National Security Letters.
Grassley has conducted extensive oversight of the Agency since the mid-1990s and has...
Grassley comments on FDA advisory committee recommendations for anti-anemia drugs
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
FR: Jill Kozeny, 202/224-1308 for U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
RE: New recommendations on anti-anemia drugs
DA: Thursday, March 13, 2008
Senator Chuck Grassley issued the comment below about recommendations made today by...
Grassley says changes to improve FDA post-market review remain elusive
WASHINGTON -- Senator Chuck Grassley is asking Food and Drug Administration officials to explain how a new agency initiative to improve its oversight of drugs approved for the marketplace is more than cosmetic.
Grassley said he’s concerned that the "Safety First"...
Grassley: overseas contractors must be held accountable
WASHINGTON – Charging that it would be a disservice to taxpayers to exempt overseas contracts when holding bad actors accountable, Senator Chuck Grassley introduced a Sense of the Senate resolution against a loophole that might let...
Grassley to Gates: Solution isn’t importing more foreign workers
WASHINGTON – Reiterating the need for reforms to the H-1B visa program, Senator Chuck Grassley today asked Bill Gates his thoughts about the thousands of high tech visas going to foreign based companies while U.S. companies...
Grassley, Baucus Urge Four Ministries to Cooperate with Information Request
WASHINGTON – Sen. Max Baucus, chairman of the Committee on Finance, and Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member, have written to four ministries to urge cooperation with an earlier information request from Grassley. Baucus and Grassley lead the committee with exclusive Senate...
Opening Statement of Senator Grassley during Senate Floor Debate on Fiscal 2009 Budget
Opening Statement of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance
Senate Floor Debate of Fiscal Year 2009 Budget
Monday, March 10, 2008
Mr. President, Senator Judd...
Grassley seeks feedback on use of registration fees for inspection of foreign manufacturers of pharmaceutical drugs
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley is asking the federal agencies charged with drug safety to weigh in on the use of registration fees as a way to help pay for more inspections of foreign pharmaceutical drug manufacturers and also...
Grassley Floor Statement on Health Issues in the Fiscal 2009 Budget Resolution
Floor Statement of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance
Health Issues in the Fiscal 2009 Budget Resolution
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
I talked previously about some of the tax issues in this budget resolution, and now I'd like to turn to...
Grassley Requests Update on H-1B Reforms by Federal Government
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today asked Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff what progress has been made toward the Department’s reform of the H-1B visa program.
In August, the administration...
Grassley Q & A: Money Smart Week
Q: What takes place during Money Smart Week?
A: This April 5-12,
Iowa and several other states, will recognize Money Smart Week. Money Smart Week is coordinated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago with the mission of helping millions of Americans better handle their personal finances. Iowans can...
Grassley Sunshine in the Courtroom Legislation Clears Committee
WASHINGTON -- Transparency in federal courtrooms today scored a victory when legislation introduced by Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa passed the Senate Judiciary Committee allowing federal trial and appellate judges to permit cameras in the...
Grassley Payment Limits Amendment Clears Budget Committee
WASHINGTON – An amendment to allow a hard cap of $250,000 on the amount of farm payments an individual can receive passed the Senate Budget Committee today. Grassley introduced the amendment with Senator Wayne Allard of...
Grassley to Meet with Iowans in 35 Counties During March Congressional Recess
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that that he will be holding meetings in 35 counties from March 17—28. The Senate will not be in session for a scheduled congressional...
Grassley concerned about further consolidation in agriculture
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Grassley concerned about further consolidation in agriculture
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today expressed concern that further consolidation in the beef...
Grassley Call-in TV Show to Air Live on Wednesday, March 12
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that his monthly call-in show will air live on Wednesday, March 12, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. (Central Time) on television stations across Iowa .
“Ask Your Senator” is broadcast from Washington, DC, and can be seen live in...
GAO report confirms concerns with BRAC-Rock Island Arsenal
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: GAO report confirms concerns with BRAC-Rock Island Arsenal
DA: March 5,...
