Grassley Moves Wind Energy Legislation
? Sen. Chuck Grassley has advanced legislation to extend the production tax credit that gives wind energy a fighting chance to compete against traditional, finite sources of energy.
Grassley authored the first-ever wind-energy tax credit in 1992, and now chairs the Senate committee responsible for all tax bills. "Sen....
Word On: Food Labeling Law
Q: What is the country of origin labeling law?
A: During debate on the 2002 farm bill, I worked to include legislation that would empower consumers, enhance food security, promote trade and create lucrative marketing opportunities for America’s farmers. That’s the concept behind the country of origin labeling law. In...
Grassley Hails Final Passage of Conflict Diamonds Bill
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today praised final passage of his legislation to help stop the trade of diamonds that fund violent civil conflicts in many African countries.
"The trade of conflict diamonds is a serious problem," Grassley said. "Funds from the sale of these...
Senators Release Study on Poorly Tested Tax Forms
$14.7 billion -- for this service. Clearly many taxpayers find the paperwork of taxpaying frustrating, and maybe even maddening. It's hard to see why the IRS doesn't spend more time developing tax forms with real life taxpayers."
"With the tax filing deadline right around the corner, I'm disturbed by the GAO...
Grassley Legislation Improves Key Taxpayer Services
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance with jurisdiction over taxes, last night introduced legislation he co-authored to improve the way key Internal Revenue Service programs work for taxpayers, among other improvements.
"Sometimes taxpayers get behind on their payments and need a...
Grassley Advances Social Services Funding Increase for States
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today won Senate passage of $1.375 billion in increased funding for the Social Services Block Grant program, which gives states the resources to serve millions of children and families in crisis.
"These aren't frivolous programs,"...
Grassley Praises Advancement of Corporate Governance Reforms
Today's Senate passage of legislation from Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, to rein in abusive corporate tax shelters is the latest in a series of corporate governance reforms Grassley has advanced through his committee.
"The bad actors have ruined corporate America's...
Grassley Fights for U.S. Agriculture in Meeting with Japanese Leaders
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, this week expressed disappointment with Japan's "go slow" approach to liberalizing agricultural trade. Grassley's comments came during a meeting yesterday afternoon with four members of the Japanese Parliament on the progress of...
Word On: Conflict Diamonds
Q: What are so-called "conflict" diamonds?
A: The term refers to the fighting over diamond mines that fuels and sometimes funds violent civil conflicts in many African countries. The illegal trafficking of these diamonds have led to human atrocities and violence in several African nations and elsewhere around the world....
Make Iowa an Energy Supplier
By Senator Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
As anxiety mounts about the war in Iraq and a stalled economic recovery here at home, many Iowans are keeping close tabs on gas prices and energy supplies. The connection is unavoidable. Indeed America’s energy security rests in large measure on U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic ties...
Grassley Advances Ethanol Excise Tax Reform Proposal
Iowa Senator Leads Committee Action on Host of Renewable Energy Incentives
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today is advancing his bipartisan proposal to reshape the ethanol excise tax exemption ? along with a number of pro-Iowa renewable energy tax incentives ? so that ethanol-blended fuels make the same...
Grassley Hails Committee Passage of Conflict Diamond Bill
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today praised the committee's overwhelming passage of his legislation to help stop the trade of diamonds that fund violent civil conflicts in many African countries.
"The trade of conflict diamonds is a serious problem," Grassley said....
Grassley Exposes Key Tax Season Consumer Issues
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today urged taxpayers to be careful using paid preparers to do their taxes and to look carefully at how much charities really benefit from vehicle donation. Grassley's comments came after he released new analyses showing consumer pitfalls in these...
Grassley Announces Mark-up of Energy Tax, Diamond Trade, Tax Court Bills
Description: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, will convene a hearing to consider the following items:
The Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2003. Last month, the four Senate committee leaders with jurisdiction over energy taxes and energy policy introduced a...
Grassley Seeks Answers for Army Ammunition Plant Workers
? Citing the Energy Department's blatant neglect of Iowans who worked between the late 1940s and 1975 at the Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown, Sen. Chuck Grassley is questioning top government officials and calling for an independent review of the Energy Department's failure to process thousands of...
Grassley Leads Effort to Urge a Trade Agreement with New Zealand
20500Dear President Bush:
We are writing to encourage you to launch negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand.
In his notification to Congress on initiating a FTA with Australia, Ambassador Zoellick stated that he plans to solicit the views of Congress on a possible FTA...
Adopt-A-Soldier
By Senator Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
For the most part, Americans prior to Sept. 11, 2001 may have taken our way of life for granted. Living in a civilized, peaceful and prosperous society, threats of international terrorism and weapons of mass destruction weren’t making daily headlines or popping up in everyday conversation. For most,...
Grassley Leads Effort to Stop Medicaid Cuts
? Sen. Chuck Grassley is leading an effort to stop Congress from cutting spending on Medicaid in the budget blueprint for the next fiscal year.
The budget resolution passed yesterday by the Senate does not include any reduction in Medicaid funding. But the budget passed last week by the House of Representative...
Grassley Continues to Improve Resources for Nursing Home Consumers
Building on earlier success, Sen. Chuck Grassley continues to work to improve a key resource for nursing home consumers. Grassley, the chairman of the Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction over federal nursing home regulations, is urging more timely disclosure of nursing home inspection...
Tax Relief Bill Pays Tribute to U.S. Service Men and Women
an increasingly important mission in an era of heightened terrorist threat -- are reservists.
This week, the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps each announced an increase of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization. The Navy announced a slight decrease. The net collective...
