GAO REPORT AGAIN FINDS “SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCIES” IN CIVIL RIGHTS AT USDA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A report released today by the independent investigative arm of Congress, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), says that the civil rights efforts overseen by Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley on Chairman Frank’s Explanation of the Democratic Stimulus Plan, Spending, and Future Tax Increases
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank is a leading architect of bicameral Democratic fiscal policy. Chairman Frank, who led the negotiations for House Democrats in the recently-enacted financial sector...
Grassley Call-in TV Show to Air Live on Wednesday, October 22
Senator Encourages Iowans to Tune-in, Ask Questions
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that his monthly call-in show will air live on Wednesday, October 22, from 6:30-7 p.m. (Central Time) on television stations across Iowa.
"Ask Your Senator" will be broadcast...
Grassley Welcomes Medicaid Actuarial Report, Urges Consideration During Any Health Reform Effort
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the new Medicaid actuarial report from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
"It’s good to see CMS issue a Medicaid actuarial report. I...
Grassley: More Than $1.1 Million to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded four grants totaling $1,134,541 to Iowa.
The funds have...
Grassley: Justice Department move to block JBS from purchasing National Beef Packing Company
Senator Chuck Grassley issued the comment below about the federal government’s action today to block the acquisition by the third-largest U.S. beef packer, JBS, of the fourth-largest beef...
Grassley: Iowa Receives At Least $50 Million in Tax Credits for Business Development; Greater Share of Program Dollars Goes to Rural Areas
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today announced that Iowa will receive at least $50 million in tax credits under the federal New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program. The...
ICYMI: Make Hospitals Earn Tax-exempt Status - Des Moines Register Editorial
Click here to view a Des Moines Register editorial highlighting Senator Grassley's oversight of hospitals non-profit tax status.
Grassley Q&A: Electoral College
Q: What is the Electoral College?
A:Many people don't realize when they cast a vote for President and Vice President that they actually are casting a vote for electors to vote for the President and Vice President. The electors are chosen as directed by each state's legislature, and in most cases are selected by the...
Grassley: $67,126 Awarded to Iowa Civil Rights Commission
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released $67,126 to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission through the Fair Housing Initiatives Program.
"These funds will help make sure that housing in Iowa meets the standards under the...
U.S. Department of Justice implements emergency incident support to Iowa
Senator Chuck Grassley made the following comment after the U.S. Department of Justice responded to a letter sent by the Iowa congressional delegation requesting DOJ ensure that special consideration be given to grant applications from state and local law enforcement in Iowa affected...
Grassley: Obama Tax Plan Has Serious Implications for Small Business Growth
Remarks of Sen. Chuck Grassley
Delivered at the alliantgroup Midwest Tax Conference, West Des Moines, Iowa
Friday, Oct. 17, 2008
I’m glad to talk to you about tax policy for small and medium businesses. I was Chairman and am now Ranking Member of the Senate Finance...
Grassley: Nearly $77 Million in Energy Assistance to Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released $76,929,443 to Iowa through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the fiscal 2009 Continuing Resolution. These funds are part of $5.1 billion released...
Grassley: Three Iowa Counties Designated Contiguous Disaster Areas by USDA
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley said today that three counties in Iowa have received a contiguous disaster designation from Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer due to the severe flooding that occurred in 2008.
This designation makes farmers eligible to be considered for...
ICYMI: Ties Between Doctors and Stent Makers Queried - New York Times
Read about Senator Grassley's continued look at the relationship between doctors and medical device makers in this New York Times' article.
Grassley, Kohl seek information about money going from medical device makers to doctors Part 1
WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley and Herb Kohl are continuing their campaign to shed light on financial relationships between the pharmaceutical and medical device industries and medical doctors.
Today the senators sent letters asking for...
AARP honors Grassley’s legislative leadership for seniors
WASHINGTON --- Senator Grassley today received the “Legislative Excellence Award” from the AARP during a meeting with organization leaders at the AARP office in Des Moines.
According to the CEO of the AARP, Grassley’s “outstanding leadership led to the enactment of legislation...
Grassley, Kohl seek information about money going from medical device makers to doctors Part 2
Finally, please explain the CRF’s policies for accepting industry funding by answering the following questions. For each question, please respond by first repeating the enumerated question followed by the appropriate...
President signs Grassley, Durbin Bill to Combat Meth
[WASHINGTON, DC] – President George Bush signed the Methamphetamine Production Prevention Act into law yesterday - a week after the Congress unanimously passed the measure. The bill, introduced by Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), makes it easier for pharmacies to use electronic...
ICYMI: Making a Federal Case by Natalie Brewster - ARTnews
Read about Senator Grassley's efforts to bring transparency to the Smithsonian by clicking here.
