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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...

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. ...