Family Opportunity Act
by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. This sage bit of wisdom certainly rings true in the nation’s capital. Trust me. I’ve been around the block enough times in Washington to know not to give up on what’s right.
Consider the hard-fought effort to modernize Medicare....
Grassley Statement on Knoxville VA
Sen. Chuck Grassley today made the following comment regarding the Veterans Affairs' decision to move the nursing home and inpatient care from the Knoxville Veterans facility to Des Moines.
"Obviously this is a disappointing decision for Knoxville. My brother was well taken care of during his time at the Knoxville VA. I...
Grassley Statement on Biomass Use in Energy Production, for Senate Agriculture Committee
Mr. Chairman, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for having the foresight to schedule today's hearing on the very important topic of converting our vast agriculture biomass resource to transportation fuel and other forms of energy. I welcome our...
Grassley, Kennedy Bill to Help Disabled Children Wins Senate Passage
Senator Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, and Senator Edward Kennedy, ranking member of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, today won Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation to help disabled children.
"Medicaid works well for a lot of people,"...
Grassley Encourages Seniors to Take Advantage of Medicare Drug Discount Cards
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today encouraged Iowa Medicare beneficiaries to take advantage of Medicare's new drug discount program that gives older Americans and people with disabilities savings on their prescription drugs. Starting today,...
Word On: Medicare Drug Discount Card
Q: Is the new Medicare drug benefit now available?
A: As of May 3, 2004, Medicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to sign-up for a Medicare-approved drug discount card. Beginning June 1, 2004, the card will give beneficiaries a break on their prescription medicines until the comprehensive Medicare prescription...
Grassley keeps pressure on for clean-up of fraud and waste in power wheelchair program
Sen. Chuck Grassley said today that the Medicare officials need to act quickly to stop the scams and end the waste that riddle its power wheelchair program.
"Fraudulent schemes have made big money off this program because the equipment's expensive, the government pays...
A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
by Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Helping the less fortunate through the giving of one’s time, talents and treasure builds stronger communities all across America. Iowans share in this heritage by opening up their hearts, hands and pocketbooks to help those in need. Recognizing the significant social and economic...
Grassley Works to Give Meskwaki Code Talkers Congressional Gold Medal
Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that he is working to ensure that Meskwaki Code Talkers are awarded Congressional Gold Medals for their service to the United States during World War II.
Grassley is co-sponsoring legislation in the U.S. Senate that would authorize Congress to present gold...
Grassley: Judiciary Committee Approves Bill Responding to Price Fixing by OPEC
Sen. Chuck Grassley said that the Senate Judiciary Committee this week approved legislation that would let the federal government take action against price fixing by OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.
Grassley is an original co-sponsor of the bill, which...
Grassley: $2 Million to Support Agriculture Counter-terrorism Project in Iowa
Sen. Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $2,000,000 to Iowa to prevent agro-terrorism.
The Iowa Department of Public Defense, Emergency Management Division, will use this funding to support the Agriculture Counter-terrorism Project,...
Grassley Praises U.S.-China Trade Progress, Urges More Chinese Action
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today recognized the progress made this week in resolving certain United States-China trade differences, yet urged China to take action on several additional trade issues, including China's de facto import ban on porcine proteins...
Grassley Asks for Clarification on FBI Counterterrorism Funds
Dear Director Mueller:
I am writing to inquire about the Federal Bureau of Investigation's receipt and use of counterterrorism funds throughout the 1990s and more recently, and the effect of the appropriations on the FBI's performance in stopping terrorist attacks and the financial support of...
U.S. Consumers Sick of Rx Sticker Shock
It’s Time to Legalize Imports from Canada
Stocking up the medicine cabinet is compelling more and more law-abiding citizens to break federal law and import their prescription drugs from Canada and elsewhere. The trend is illegal, and without the proper safeguards, it could compromise the integrity of the U.S....
Word On: OMB
Q: What is OMB?
A: The Office of Management and Budget serves as the chief money manager and internal oversight arm of the executive branch of the federal government. It evaluates, formulates and coordinates management procedures within and among federal departments and agencies. From my post on Capitol Hill, I take seriously my watchdog...
Grassley Asks Vice President to Raise U.S. Beef Trade With Japan
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today sent the following letter to Vice President Dick Cheney.
April 8, 2004
The Honorable Richard B. Cheney
Vice President of the United States
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500Dear Mr. Vice President:
I am writing with regard to...
Grassley says it should be legal to buy prescription drugs from Canada
Senator sponsors bill to ensure safety of and timely access to lower-priced pharmaceuticals
Sen. Chuck Grassley today introduced a bill that would make it legal for U.S. consumers to buy safe prescription drugs from Canada.
Grassley said his legislation reflects consumer demand for the...
Grassley, Baucus Expand Charities Review to Statue of Liberty Foundation
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, and Sen. Max Baucus, ranking member, today expanded their ongoing review of charities' governance to include the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. Their action came after media reports described the lack of movement...
Grassley, Baucus Expand Charities Review to Statue of Liberty Foundation
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, and Sen. Max Baucus, ranking member, today expanded their ongoing review of charities' governance to include the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. Their action came after media reports described the lack of movement...
Grassley Praises Increased Medicare Payments to Rural Hospitals
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today said rural hospitals will see increases in Medicare payments starting now under provisions of the new Medicare law. Grassley, the lead Senate architect of the bipartisan legislation, had insisted on measures in the Medicare law to...
