SENATORS, SHALALA, UNITED WAY OPPOSE MASSIVE SOCIAL SERVICE FUNDING CUTS
Coalition Says that $1 Billion Cut Would Devastate State Budgets, Local Agencies
As Yogi Berra might have said, it's deja vu all over again.
During the 1999 appropriations process, U.S. Senators Bob Graham (D-FL), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and a bipartisan coalition blocked massive cuts...
Grassley Seeks Action Against Price Fixing by OPEC
? Sen. Chuck Grassley said he will work for passage of a bill introduced last night to let the federal government take action against price fixing by OPEC, the 11-member Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries that supplies 77 percent of the world's crude oil reserves.
Grassley is an original...
Remarks of Sen. Chuck Grassley on World Trade Organization
Welcome to this hearing of the International Trade Subcommittee on dispute settlement and the World Trade Organization. Before we begin the hearing, I would like to make two brief announcements.
First, it has been reported that the United States will offer a new agricultural trade negotiating...
Grassley to Meet with Oil Industry, EPA on Gas Prices
? Sen. Chuck Grassley will meet this afternoon with EPA Administrator Carol Browner and representatives from the American Petroleum Institute and four Midwestern oil refineries regarding high gas prices in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.
Comments from Sen. Grassley will be available immediately following...
Grassley, Other Senators, Shalala, United Way to Oppose Social Service Funding Cuts
Who:
Senators Chuck Grassley, Bob Graham (D-Fla.) and Jim Jeffords (R-Vt.)U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala United Way President Betty Beene Mr. Jerry Starr of the Jewish Family Service Agency of Central New Jersey
What:
News conference on massive Social...
GRASSLEY ANNOUNCES HEARING ON KIDNEY DIALYSIS
Hearing: "Kidney Dialysis Patients: A Population at Undue Risk?"
Date: Monday, June 26, 2000
Media availability 1 p.m. in 628 Dirksen Senate Office Buildingtime/location:
Hearing time/ 1:30 p.m. in 628 Dirksen Senate Office Buildinglocation:
Description: Thousands of Americans must undergo regular kidney...
Testimoney of Senator Grassley before Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on the environmental benefits and impacts of ethanol under the Clean Air Act
Good morning, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you for this opportunity to testify at your hearing to discuss the benefits of using ethanol as an oxygenate in Reformulated Gasoline.
As a senator...
Radio Alert
Senator Grassley today recorded a 30-second spot encouraging Iowans to tune in to his live interactive public affairs program "Ask Your Senator." The show can be seen this Thursday, June 15, from 7 – 7:30 p.m (Central time).
"Ask Your Senator" will be broadcast live from Washington, DC, and can be seen on local cable TV stations or on Grassley's...
Information about Sen. Grassley's schedule this week in Washington.
On Tuesday at 10 a.m. (Eastern time), Sen. Grassley will participate in a Judiciary committee hearing regarding post-conviction DNA testing. Two legislative proposals will be considered. Both set up a federal DNA testing program and create a grant program to help states establish DNA...
Grassley Works to Improve System for Foster Care Kids
TV comment and footage of Sen. Grassley's trip through a foster care maze displayed on Capitol Hill will be available via satellite between 3-3:15 p.m. (Central time) at Telstar 5, Transponder 23 Vertical, Downlink 4160, Channel 23, Standard Audio 6.2/6.8.
Actuality comment from Sen. Grassley is...
GRASSLEY ANNOUNCES HEARING ON CASH BALANCE PLANS
Hearing: "The Cash Balance Conundrum: How to Promote Pensions Without Harming Participants"Date/time: Monday, June 5, 2000, at 1 p.m.Location: 628 Dirksen Senate Office BuildingDescription: More and more employers are switching from traditional pension plans to cash balance plans. A traditional pension plan...
Crop Insurance Act
The conference report before us today represents new opportunity for family farmers through a reformed crop insurance program and short-term assistance in the form of an additional economic relief payment equivalent to the levels established last year.
It provides Congress with an opportunity to assist farmers during this time of need. My...
Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Senator Specter, I would like to once again commend you for your hard work and diligence. I truly believe we would not be here today were it not for your perseverance in getting at the truth. I commend you for your persistence. You ran into a lot of roadblocks along the way. But those obstacles didn't keep you from...
Grassley Seeks Prompt Response to Drug Used by Teens
? Amidst the thumping beat of all-night rave parties and clubs, ecstasy is becoming a hot seller to teens looking to mix the drug's powerful euphoric feeling with the piercing trance of techno music.
And at $15 to $25 a piece, the little pill is marketed by dealers as a more upscale, yet safe alternative...
Grassley Joins Coalition to Introduce Anti-Ecstasy Bill
? With distribution of the dangerous club drug "ecstasy" on the rise, Senators Bob Graham (D-FL) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) will hold a press conference on Tuesday, May 23rd to introduce bipartisan legislation aimed at curbing its use and spread among young people.
WHO:U.S. Senators Bob Graham (D-FL),...
Grassley Schedule for Week of May 22
Here are some selected items from Sen. Grassley's schedule of the week of May 22:
The weekly conference call with Sen. Grassley is confirmed for Tuesday, May 23, at 7 a.m. (Central time). Here is information about Sen. Grassley's schedule this week.
On Tuesday, May 23, Sen. Grassley will introduce a bipartisan bill to...
Senators Announce $15.8 Million for Rock Island Arsenal
- U.S. Sens. Charles Grassley (R-IA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Peter G. Fitzgerald (R-IL), Tom Harkin (D-IA) and today announced the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved $15.8 million in funding for an Unutilized Plant Capacity (UPC) defense program at the Rock Island Arsenal, $11.5 million over...
Grassley Urges More Social Services Funding
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, today co-sponsored legislation to increase funding for programs serving older Americans, children and others. His move is the latest in a series on this front.
"Congress consistently has cut this funding to pay for other things," Grassley said....
Grassley Statement on Mark-Up of Permanent Normal Trade Relations for China
Mr. Chairman, today's vote is an important and historic development. We are nearing the point where China will finally surpass the previous highpoint of its economic engagement with the rest of the world, which occurred in about 1946. It was in September 1946 when the United States...
Senate Committee Approves China Trade Legislation
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today applauded passage by a key congressional committee of legislation that will extend Permanent Normal Trade Relations to China. The Senate Finance Committee, on which Grassley serves as chairman of the International Trade Subcommittee, voted 18 to 1 in favor of the...
