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...
Fortune magazine piece on Fast and Furious
M E M O R A N D U M To: Reporters and Editors Re: Fortune magazine piece on Fast and Furious Da: Thursday, June 28, 2012 The Fortune magazine piece on Operation Fast and Furious is problematic in several...
Grassley investigates allegations against dental clinics
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is scrutinizing Medicaid-funded dental clinics in response to allegations of abusive treatment of children in clinics controlled by corporate investors rather than dentists. “We’re finding that these dental practices, under pressure from owners who are not licensed...
Grassley, Udall Seek Data, Views of Financial Services Industry on Political Intelligence Registration
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, Iowa Republican, and Sen. Mark Udall, Democrat of Colorado, today sought information from the financial services industry to attempt to understand the industry’s contention that the registration and disclosure requirement...
SEC Files Charges Against LightSquared Backer, FCC Earlier Dismissed Concern
M E M O R A N D U M To: Reporters and Editors Re: SEC charges against LightSquared backer Da: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today filed a lawsuit in federal court charging hedge fund...
Grassley’s Synthetic Drugs Ban Gets Final Approval, on the Way to the President
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa tonight received final legislative approval of his legislation to ban the chemicals used to make a dangerous synthetic drug called K2 or spice. The Senate gave final approval to the measure as part of a Food and Drug Administration...
Grassley Statement on Nomination of Robin S. Rosenbaum to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
Mr. President,
I rise in support of the nomination of Robin S. Rosenbaum to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida.
Although it is the practice and tradition of the Senate to not confirm Circuit...
Senators Grassley and McConnell respond to a letter from the American Bar Association regarding judicial nominations
Senators Grassley and McConnell respond to a letter from the American Bar Association regarding judicial nominations
Grassley, Thune Continue to Seek Answers on Federal Loan to Luxury Car Maker
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. John Thune today sent a follow-up letter to the Department of Energy again requesting that the Obama Administration explain its selection of a luxury automaker – now described as “troubled” -- for a $529 million federal loan for advanced...
Grassley comment on Supreme Court decision regarding Arizona’s immigration law
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Arizona immigration law
DA: Monday, June 25, 2012
Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, made the following comment about today’s...
Grassley Challenges Pro-Spending Ideology
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Floor Statement of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley
Europe’s Troubles, Fiscal Responsibility
Monday, June 25, 2012
Since the victory of the Socialist candidate for President of France, opponents of fiscal responsibility have found a renewed vigor for their pro-spending ideology. The...
Senate passage of 2012 farm bill
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Senate passage of 2012 farm bill
DA: Thursday, June 21, 2012
Senator Chuck Grassley made the following comment about Senate passage today of S.3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012. Grassley voted...
Grassley presses Treasury Department and IRS to effectively implement whistleblower program
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is asking for a complete accounting from the Treasury Secretary and IRS Commissioner of questions he’s raised about the agencies’ flawed implementation of the IRS whistleblower program enacted in 2006. ...
White House press secretary on Fast and Furious
M E M O R A N D U M To: Reporters and Editors Re: White House press secretary on Fast and Furious Da: Thursday, June 21, 2012
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, today made the following comment in response to the White...
Grassley Statement Regarding Brian J. Davis to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida
It’s my understanding that Senator Rubio supports moving forward with the nomination of Judge Brian Davis, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida. While I generally give great consideration to support from...
Grassley asks the President to detail scope of executive privilege claim for Fast and Furious
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has asked President Obama for a description of the scope of the executive privilege claim made this morning for documents in the congressional investigation of the Fast and Furious program, where the government allowed as many as...
Senators Urge President to Address Ag Export Issue with Russia
WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Ben Nelson of Nebraska today released a letter asking President Obama to prioritize Russia’s compliance with scientific standards set for international trade of for beef, pork and poultry products as part of negotiations with Russia over...
Second retraction of Fast and Furious Assertions
M E M O R A N D U M To: Reporters and Editors Re: Second retraction of Fast and Furious Assertions Da: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 The Justice Department has retracted a second statement made to the Senate Judiciary Committee. During a hearing last...
Second retraction of Fast and Furious Assertions
M E M O R A N D U M To: Reporters and Editors Re: Second retraction of Fast and Furious Assertions Da: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 The Justice Department has retracted a second statement made to the Senate Judiciary Committee. During a hearing last...
