President's economic growth package
President Bush today said he will announce his economic growth package next week. Sen. Chuck Grassley, incoming chairman of the Committee on Finance and the Senate architect of bipartisan tax cuts in 2001, made the following comment on the President's plans.
"I appreciate the President's close attention to the economy....
Grassley to Powell: Change Needed in Bureau of Consular Affairs
? Sen. Chuck Grassley has sent a letter to Secretary of State Colin Powell expressing concern with several serious problems in the Bureau of Consular Affairs' non-immigrant visa processes.
"Full reform at the Bureau of Consular Affairs is a must. I've been promised that this will happen, but...
Grassley to Powell: Change Needed in Bureau of Consular Affairs
? Sen. Chuck Grassley has sent a letter to Secretary of State Colin Powell expressing concern with several serious problems in the Bureau of Consular Affairs' non-immigrant visa processes.
"Full reform at the Bureau of Consular Affairs is a must. I've been promised that this will happen, but...
Abusive tax transaction regulations
Sen. Chuck Grassley, incoming chairman of the Committee on Finance, was the co-sponsor in the last Congress of legislation to rein in abusive tax shelters designed to avoid paying taxes. The Finance Committee passed the bill in June, but the measure never received full Senate consideration before adjournment. Today, the...
Grassley on Sen. Frist as Majority Leader
Sen. Chuck Grassley, incoming chairman of the Finance Committee, today issued the following statement after Sen. Bill Frist was named Senate majority leader.
"Sen. Frist will do a very good job as majority leader of the U.S. Senate. The U.S. Senate must have a leader who can work well with both Republicans and...
TIME Magazine's "Persons of the Year"
TIME magazine has named whistleblowers Coleen Rowley, Sherron Watkins and Cynthia Cooper as its "Persons of the Year." Sen. Chuck Grassley has a long history of protecting and encouraging whistleblowers. He was the Senate author of the 1986 amendments to the False Claims Act, strengthening the incentives for...
GAO report on charities' response to Sept. 11
Sen. Chuck Grassley, incoming chairman of the Committee on Finance, last year asked the General Accounting Office (GAO) to examine charities' response to Sept. 11. The GAO has completed its report, "
September 11/More Effective Collaboration Could Enhance Charitable Organizations' Contributions in Disasters."...
Republican Leadership Change
Sen. Chuck Grassley today issued the following comment on Sen. Lott resigning as Senate Republican Leader.
"I compliment Sen. Lott for taking this courageous step. He is putting the good of country and party ahead of his own personal ambitions. Sen. Lott's stepping down is a recognition that his comments were wrong and...
New Reports Find Government Credit Card Abuse by Air Force Personnel
? Sen. Chuck Grassley and Reps. Steve Horn (R-CA) and Janice Schakowsky (D-IL) today released two new General Accounting Office (GAO) reports examining the government's travel and purchase card programs at the U.S. Air Force. GAO auditors found that Air Force management attention has...
Grassley Says President to Nominate Colloton to the Federal Bench Today
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that President Bush intends to nominate U.S. Attorney Steve Colloton of Des Moines to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals bench.
"I have great confidence that Steve Colloton will make a superb addition to the bench," Grassley said. "He is...
Sen. Baucus' economic growth proposal
Sen. Chuck Grassley, incoming chairman of the Committee on Finance, made the following comment on an economic growth proposal from Sen. Max Baucus, outgoing chairman.
"I appreciate Senator Baucus' proposal for economic growth. We have a common interest in helping the economy, and we have a good track record on...
Grassley Urges Action on E.U. Biotech Moratorium
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, incoming chairman of the Committee on Finance, and six other senators today sent a letter to President Bush asking the President to act on the European Union's moratorium on U.S. biotech products. Grassley initiated the letter out of a longstanding concern about this issue and after...
Grassley Alarmed by Inadequate Visa Processing Procedures
Iowa Senator Concerned About National Security
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today expressed concern that the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs has done little to reform visa processing procedures and enhance security since the terrorist attacks on September 11.
In September, Grassley requested...
Nauru and Ukraine Sanctions
Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following statement regarding the sanctions imposed by the U.S. Department of Treasury against Nauru and the Ukraine.
"It is important that the United States join other members of the Financial Action Task Force by supporting compliance with the international standards that have been established....
proposed HCA settlement
Sen. Chuck Grassley, incoming chairman of the Committee on Finance, in October wrote to government officials questioning whether the government's proposed fraud settlement with the HCA health care company was too lenient. Today, HCA announced a proposed settlement with the Justice Department. The Justice Department hasn't given final...
Grassley Announces Funds to Assist Iowa Farmers
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that Iowa Workforce Development in Davenport will receive up to $888,250 inThe project will provide re-employment assistance for approximately 175 of an estimated 2,273 farm families who have been dislocated from their family farms or who are no longer earning enough from...
Grassley Praises Latest Tally of False Claims Act Recoveries
, D.C. -- Recoveries in suits and investigations of fraud against the federal government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002 exceeded a billion dollars for the third year in a row, the Justice Department announced today. False Claims Act recoveries since the law was substantially amended...
Securing the Homeland
By Senator Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 changed the way Americans looked upon the federal government to keep them safe from harm. During the Cold War era, Americans found peace of mind in a superior military infrastructure. At the turn of the 21st century, America's way of life is under...
Grassley Annouces More Than $380,000 to 8 Iowa Fire Departments
$1.3 Million Also Awarded to Iowa for Homeland Security
? Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $384,617 to eight Iowa fire departments from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
FEMA has also awarded $1,346,322 to Iowa to...
Grassley Receives Response on Hatfill Questions
--- Sen. Chuck Grassley today released the Justice Department response to his inquiries about Steven Hatfill.
In September, Grassley released an inquiry he made of the Justice Department about procedures for removing individuals from work on agency contracts and grants, and policies for designating an...
