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  Offshore tax transactions, Grassley clip out of context     M E M O R A N D U M To:       Reporters and Editors Re:       Offshore tax transactions Da:      Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is receiving media questions about a new...

Grassley Objects to Two Treasury Nominees over IRS Whistleblower Office Concerns WASHINGTON – As promised, Sen. Chuck Grassley is formally objecting to Senate consideration of two Treasury nominees until the Treasury and IRS provide responses to his latest letter on the IRS whistleblower office.  The nominees are Mark J. Mazur, to be an Assistant...

The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act, H.R. 3012 M E M O R A N D U M TO:    Reporters and Editors RE:    the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act, H.R. 3012 DA:    Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Senator Chuck Grassley today put the following statement in The Congressional Record regarding lifting his hold on...

Grassley Statement at Hearing on Oversight of the Impact on Competition of Exclusion Orders to Enforce Standard-Essential Patents Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding this hearing on the competition impact of exclusion orders relative to standard-essential patents.  Industry standards are crucial to allowing the myriad of electronic and mobile devices...

Floor Statement on the nomination of John Thomas Fowlkes to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee Mr. President, I rise in support of the nomination of John Thomas Fowlkes, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee.   Although it is the practice and tradition of the Senate to not confirm...

Grassley asks for information about IRS meetings with tax-exempt hospital representatives WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is asking the Treasury Secretary for information about how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) responded to concerns of the American Hospital Association while putting together regulations to implement reforms Grassley authored for...

Floor Statement of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley In Opposition to Tax Increases Click here for the video.   For four years now, we have heard President Obama talk about the need to raise taxes on those earning more than $250,000.  We heard this from him again just yesterday when he spoke in support of increasing taxes on the so-called wealthy....

Indictment, Reward in Brian Terry Murder Case M E M O R A N D U M TO:      Reporters and Editors RE:      Indictment, Reward in Brian Terry Murder Case DA:     Monday, July 9, 2012 Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, made the comment below...

Grassley, Issa concerns about whistleblower retaliation under investigation Inspector General reviewing ATF placement of Fast and Furious whistleblowers WASHINGTON –The Inspector General for the Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the situation described in a June 29 letter from Senator Chuck Grassley and Chairman Darrell Issa about...

Grassley plans meetings in Des Moines area WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley will meet with Iowans in the Des Moines area on Monday, July 9.  Grassley will tour and speak with employees at both UPS and Iowa College Access Network in Des Moines.  He will also speak with students at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in Ankeny. “I look...

Grassley asks for Justice Department records of field agent memo on Fast and Furious ATF agent describes discussion of operation one day before Justice Department denial WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today asked Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. for information about who at the Department of Justice (DOJ) saw a memo from a special agent for the Bureau...

Q&A on Fast and Furious Q:    What is so important about this congressional investigation? A:    When a person dies in service to his country, and his own government may have contributed to his death, covered up evidence about the circumstances, or both, the survivors’ families and the American people have a right to know...

Eban Claims Rebutted by Fast and Furious Facts Comments from Jason Foster, Chief Investigative Counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley regarding claims made by Katherine Eban of Fortune magazine during a July 2, 2012, “On Point” interview live on WBUR-FM Boston   Claim:  The whistleblowers lied to...

Grassley says the denial of Iowa’s request for an education waiver is baseless WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is challenging the U.S. Secretary of Education over his agency’s overreach in denying Iowa’s request for a waiver from some requirements in the No Child Left Behind Act, saying the Obama administration’s rationale lacks “democratic legitimacy.”...

Grassley, Issa work to protect whistleblowers from retaliation at ATF Lawmakers ask Inspector General to take immediate action in response to job placement WASHINGTON –Senator Chuck Grassley and Chairman Darrell Issa today asked the Inspector General for the Department of Justice to immediately investigate whether steps have been taken to prevent...

Grassley to hold meetings next week in Northwest Iowa WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley will meet with Iowans in George, Ashton, Sheldon, Orange City, Akron, Sioux City, Aurelia, Ida Grove, Mapleton and Charter Oak next week. “I look forward to these meetings to listen to comments and respond to questions.  My town meetings are open to the public,...

Grassley: Response to Supreme Court Decision on Medicaid Mr. President, the Supreme Court yesterday overturned the mandatory Medicaid expansion in the Affordable Care Act. As of yesterday, the states now have a choice to expand or not expand coverage to the poorest people in society without being subjected to harsh federal penalties. Mr. President, I’d like...

Grassley challenges U.S. Attorney to act independently, meet responsibilities in contempt case Senator says Deputy AG response is invalid without review of executive privilege claim WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is asking U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen, Jr. to explain whether he has had the opportunity to demonstrate the independence required of his...

House vote on contempt, subpoena on Fast and Furious M E M O R A N D U M   To:       Reporters and Editors Re:       House vote on contempt, subpoena on Fast and Furious Da:      Thursday, June 28, 2012   The House of Representatives today voted to enforce a...

  Grassley responds to the Supreme Court decision on the 2010 health care law     Senator Chuck Grassley responds to the Supreme Court decision on the 2010 health care law. Click here for the video and click here for the audio. Here is the text of the address: I respect the Supreme Court but strongly disagree with this decision. The court has...