Judicial conference on Maui scrutiny continues
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and Editors
Re: Judicial conference on Maui
Da: Monday, July 16, 2012
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, and Sen. Jeff Sessions, ranking member of the Budget Committee, have been...
Health Law “Taxes” the IRS
The highest court in the land issued a landmark decision just days before the United States celebrated its 236th anniversary declaring independence from a tax-happy monarchy. I respect the Supreme Court, but the colonial patriots who rallied against “taxation without representation” and blazed the trail for liberty, freedom...
Grassley Opening Statement at Judiciary Executive Committee Meeting
Before turning to the agenda, I’d like to say a few words about the Fast and Furious subpoena dispute.
On June 28, the House of Representatives voted to hold the Attorney General in contempt of Congress.
On the day before the House vote, White House Officials showed House staff fewer than...
Average Effective Tax Rates
Recently, the Congressional Budget Office released an update to its report on average effective tax rates. Several of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have pounced on this report to claim that tax rates are at historical lows.
Just this morning, in a floor speech the Majority Leader said the...
Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control to Hold Hearing on Prescription Drug Abuse
Washington—Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control Chairman Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Co-Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today announced a hearing Wednesday, July 18, at 2:30 p.m. on prescription drug abuse in the United...
Grassley Seeks Scrutiny of Commodity Broker Regulatory System
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is asking the leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee to address the PFGBest broker scandal during a hearing scheduled for Aug. 1 about the loss of funds by farmers, grain co-ops and commodity brokers when MF Global’s broker-dealer unit collapsed late last...
Regulatory Reform Initiative Seeks Sunshine, Accountability, and Pro-Jobs Environment
WASHINGTON – Working to create an environment for private-sector employers to create jobs and to increase transparency, Senator Chuck Grassley today introduced legislation that would end the practice of enacting federal regulations through sue-and-settle litigation. ...
Grassley Pushes for Opening Option of Haying and Grazing on CRP
WASHINGTON -- Senator Grassley today urged Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to allow haying and grazing on acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for as many acres as possible in Iowa. Grassley said he’s responding to concerns from cattle producers about the shortage of hay...
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
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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...
