Floor Statement on Campaign Finance Reform
Mr. President, I support reforming our system of campaign financing. Reform is necessary to reduce public cynicism in elected officials and to bolster confidence in our democratic institutions. I want to eliminate even the appearance of corruption and encourage individual participation in political campaigns. The...
Grassley Works to Improve Air Service for Iowa Travelers
Iowa Senator Urges Passage of O'Hare Runway Expansion
? Building on his efforts to improve air service for Iowa travelers, Sen. Chuck Grassley today urged congressional leaders to pass legislation that will improve aviation capacity at Chicago's O'Hare airport.
"Ending the gridlock at O'Hare is vital...
Grassley Concerned About Communication During Homeland Defense Missions
? Sen. Chuck Grassley expressed concern about the communication between F-15 fighter jets assigned to fly combat air patrol missions and commercial airlines planes. In a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Grassley asked for support...
Grassley Seeks End to Government Contracts for Corporate Tax Evaders
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today revealed that several corporations that have set up shop overseas to avoid U.S. taxes enjoy lucrative contracts with the federal government. Grassley pledged to work to end this practice.
"I have no problem with U.S....
Grassley Works for Medicare Equity for Iowa
? A resolution offered by Sen. Chuck Grassley put the Senate Budget Committee on record today for equity in Medicare payments.
The non-binding measure promotes geographic equity in Medicare fee-for-service payments. It says Medicare should reward, rather than punish, providers which deliver high-quality,...
Grassley Keeps in Touch with Iowans
Iowa Senator Plans Meetings in 33 Communities During Next Two Weeks
Sen. Chuck Grassley will visit 33 Iowa communities during the two- week congressional recess that takes place March 25 - April 5.
Grassley will conduct meetings and visit local schools and businesses as part of his long-time commitment to visit each of...
Sparks Study on Packer Ownership Ban
Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following comment in response to a study released today by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and the National Pork Producers Council that claims a ban on packer ownership of livestock would cost their industries approximately $7 billion.
"Rural America will pay the ultimate price if...
Grassley Keeps in Touch with Iowans
Iowa Senator Plans Meetings in 33 Communities During Next Two Weeks
Sen. Chuck Grassley will visit 33 Iowa communities during the two- week congressional recess that takes place March 25 - April 5.
Grassley will conduct meetings and visit local schools and businesses as part of his long-time commitment to visit each of...
Green Energy Can Meet Great Expectations
by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Every Iowan is a stakeholder when it comes to developing a responsible, stable and long-term energy policy. Since September 11, it’s obvious how important it is to enhance our energy independence. Energy security is a top priority. We can’t afford our dangerous reliance on...
Green Energy Can Meet Great Expectations
by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Every Iowan is a stakeholder when it comes to developing a responsible, stable and long-term energy policy. Since September 11, it’s obvious how important it is to enhance our energy independence. Energy security is a top priority. We can’t afford our dangerous reliance on...
Grassley Seeks Final Bill that Works for Iowa Farmers
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today appealed to his Iowa colleague to retain the Senate farm bill provisions that would ban packer ownership of livestock and establish reasonable limits on farm program payments during conference negotiations on the overall bill.
Grassley wrote a letter to Sen. Tom Harkin,...
Grassley Seeks INS Enforcement Agents and Caseworkers for the Quad Cities
? Sen. Chuck Grassley has asked the Justice Department to consider placing personnel for both law enforcement and immigration casework in the Quad Cities.
In a letter sent to the attorney general today, Grassley argued that the changing demographics in Iowa require an expanded...
health care fraud
Today at a Committee on Finance subcommittee hearing, Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Finance Committee, asked Tom Scully, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, about the agency's workings with the Department of Justice on the Columbia HCA fraud case. Grassley made the following comment about the...
Grassley Seeks Conference Support for Independent Livestock Producers
This bipartisan, bicameral event underscores the merit of our amendment to ban packer ownership of livestock. I appreciate the leadership of the House members here today who filed legislation to show resolve among House members on behalf of family farmers.
The white paper we’re...
Grassley Works to Increase the Use of Ethanol and Biodiesel
Iowa Senator Introduces Amendment to Energy Bill
? Sen. Chuck Grassley has introduced legislation that would require the federal government to increase the use of ethanol and biodiesel fuels in its vehicles. The amendment to the energy bill currently being debated in the U.S. Senate was sponsored...
Statement at Hearing on Welfare Reform
Today's hearing on welfare reform marks the first Finance Committee hearing on this important program since Congress enacted sweeping reforms nearly six years ago that ended a 60-year-old entitlement program and ended welfare as we knew it. There's no doubt that states have excelled at transforming welfare into work....
Grassley Continues Fight Against Abuse of Pentagon-Issued Credit Cards
? In an effort to ensure that the Department of Defense is not needlessly squandering valuable tax dollars, Sen. Chuck Grassley today continued his call for Pentagon leaders to exert greater controls over the 1.7 million credit cards issued to defense employees.
"Following September 11,...
Grassley, Leach to Seek Improvements to VA Health Care for Iowans
? A new federal government report has found a number of weaknesses in the system used since 1997 to distribute health care money to veterans facilities. The weaknesses shortchange Iowa and other states, according to Sen. Chuck Grassley and Rep. Jim Leach.
Grassley, Leach and others asked the...
Revolting Evidence Exposes Criminal Abuse in U.S. Nursing Homes
By Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Fresh documentation compiled by congressional investigators shows physical and sexual abuse victimizing the U.S. nursing home population is not reported promptly to the proper authorities and rarely is prosecuted.
Revolting details of criminal...
Grassley Backs Senate Passage of Economic Stimulus Bill
Mr. President, I rise today to address the House bill that we will be passing on economic stimulus and dislocated workers.
On a preliminary note, in normal circumstances, I would note that we should not make a practice of passing House bills as is. These are not, however, normal times and this is not a...
