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...
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...
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...
