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Grassley Works for Family Farmers - Sen. Chuck Grassley said that a six-month extension of the bankruptcy chapter for farmers was signed by the President today. The law was set to expire on April 1. "Congress and the President acted just in time to keep Chapter 12 in place for farmers who may need to reorganize farm debt in the coming months," Grassley...

Senate Hearing to Consider Federal Study of the Loess Hills Iowa senators Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin have announced that their respective bills calling for federal study of the Loess Hills will be considered next month by a congressional subcommittee. Both items are on the April 15 calendar of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Historic Preservation and...

Grassley Works for American Agriculture Asserts Congressional Authority to Regulate Foreign Commerce Senator Chuck Grassley has introduced a bill to give Congress an opportunity to review the terms under which China might be admitted to the World Trade Organization. "My legislation is about making sure American agriculture is not sold-out in a political...

Grassley Pressures IRS to Provide Tax Guidance to Farmers Sen. Chuck Grassley joined Sen. Kit Bond of Missouri today in calling upon Internal Revenue Commissioner Charles O. Rossotti to take immediate action to provide IRS guidance to farmers who are taking advantage of a new income-averaging law, which Congress enacted in 1997. "The downturn in the farm...

Grassley: 20 New INS Agents Approved for Iowa Iowa Senator Also Seeks Additional Casework Personnel - Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that 20 new INS law enforcement agents soon will be on the job in Iowa. "Today's decision means that nearly three times as many agents will be working in Iowa to crack down on illegal immigration problems. Under...

Grassley Rebukes California Governor for Bending to Big Oil American farmers stood to gain 26 cents per bushel , D.C. -Sen. Chuck Grassley said action taken today by Gov. Gray Davis of California forfeits a golden opportunity to increase 1999 corn prices by 26-cents per bushel. In a sharply worded letter to Davis, the Iowa senator expressed his...

Grassley Continues Pledge to Visit Iowa's 99 Counties Every Year Iowa's Senior U.S. Senator Will Meet With Iowans in 17 Counties Next Week , D.C. - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley will hold meetings next week in 17 Iowa counties, including visits to a wind energy farm, a software provider for long-term care facilities, an assisted living center, a youth services...

Grassley Promotes Greater Access to Federal Courtroom , DC - Sen. Chuck Grassley today introduced a bill to let cameras in the federal courtroom. "The change would give the public greater access to the legal system and keep the federal judiciary more accountable," he said. "Nearly every state already gives cameras access to the courts. And no state has ever...

Grassley Shows Appreciation, Seeks Support for Family Caregivers , DC - Sen. Chuck Grassley today convened a hearing to mark the contribution made by family caregivers and promote a new federal initiative to help families take care of relatives who have chronic illnesses or disabilities. Grassley said an estimated 22 million Americans provide critical...

Crop Insurance As the second-ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, Sen. Chuck Grassley last week led a successful effort behind-the-scenes to win approval for $6 billion in new farm budget authority to enhance the crop insurance program and for other farm risk management tools. The $6 billion would be available over four years beginning in fiscal...

Grassley Wins Amendment to Beef-Up Appeals Process Initiative Part of Ongoing Effort to Improve Quality of Care in Nursing Homes Sen. Chuck Grassley today won Senate approval to give additional resources to the federal agency charged with judging appeals of fines against nursing homes who fail to meet federal standards. The amendment Grassley offered to...

Grassley Wins Amendment to Beef-Up Appeals Process Initiative Part of Ongoing Effort to Improve Quality of Care in Nursing Homes Sen. Chuck Grassley today won Senate approval to give additional resources to the federal agency charged with judging appeals of fines against nursing homes who fail to meet federal standards. The amendment Grassley offered to...

Tobacco Money Sen. Chuck Grassley this morning voted to table an amendment that would have put federal strings on the tobacco settlement money won by a coalition of states who filed suit against tobacco companies. The amendment was defeated by a vote of 71 to 29. "Congress had an opportunity last summer to take action and gain control of funds from the...

Grassley Promotes Risk Management Tool for Farmers , DC - Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today introduced a bill to help farmers manage income and price fluctuations by establishing tax-deferred savings accounts. "It is part of a long-term effort to help equip farmers to survive the down times and prosper during the good times," Grassley said. "Our farmers...

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...