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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 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, 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 Challenges Pro-Spending Ideology Click here for the video   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...

Executive Privilege, Fast and Furious M E M O R A N D U M TO:    Reporters and Editors RE:    Executive Privilege, Fast and Furious DA:    Wednesday, June 20, 2012 Senator Chuck Grassley made the following comment about the President’s action today claiming executive privilege in response to congressional...

Senate approves Grassley amendment to farm bill WASHINGTON – During debate this afternoon on the 2012 farm bill, senators voted 75 to 24 for Senator Chuck Grassley's amendment to cap marketing loan gains (amendment #2167). "We should have caps on Title I commodity programs, and this amendment sets hard cap of $75,000 on marketing loan gains," Grassley...

Senators Question President’s Authority to Issue Immigration Directive WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is leading a group of senators  in questioning the directive announced last week by President Obama to grant deferred action to illegal immigrants and asking for a full accounting from the President of his legal authority to issue such a...

Grassley plans July meetings 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 when the U.S. Senate breaks for Independence Day. “I look forward to these events and meetings to listen to comments and respond to questions. ...

Grassley: Issa is Right to Seek Answers on Operation Fast and Furious Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today made the following comment after participating in a meeting with Attorney General Eric Holder and Rep. Darrell Issa on the Operation Fast and Furious gun-walking operation.  Grassley has been working...