Grassley Applauds Bush Appointment of Iowan to Trade Advisory Committee
Wythe Willey, of Cedar Rapids, Tapped
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that President Bush intends to appoint Wythe Willey of Cedar Rapids to serve as a member of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations.
The Advisory Committee for Trade and Negotiations provides...
Treasury secretary nominee
Sen. Chuck Grassley, incoming chairman of Committee on the Finance, today made the following comment on the nomination of John W. Snow for the position of Treasury secretary.
"I look forward to learning more about John Snow through the nomination process. From what I know, he has several interesting attributes. One is his...
Grand-Scale Identity Heist Underscores Growing Problem
By Senator Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Although many of us may know of someone victimized by identity theft, some folks still feel it won't happen to them. Unfortunately, it appears the chances of falling victim to identity fraud are getting worse.
In our increasingly cash-free society,...
Word On: Identity Theft
Q: What steps should be taken if an individual suspects identity fraud?
A: In this situation, haste does not make waste. Take the following four steps as soon as possible. First, contact the three major credit bureaus to report the suspected fraud and request that a fraud alert be put in your file. Close fraudulent or tampered...
Resignation of Treasury Sect. Paul O'Neill
Sen. Chuck Grassley today made the following statement regarding the resignation of Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill.
"I worked very closely with Paul O'Neill to get the largest tax cut in a generation passed through Congress. Mr. O'Neill deserves a lot of credit for his work on the tax relief package. I enjoyed...
Grassley Receives New Position Statement from Biotechnology Industry Organization
Letter Outlines BIO's Commitment to Iowa
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today received a letter from the Biotechnology Industry Organization disregarding a hasty decision that said plant-made pharmaceutical crops can't safely be grown in Iowa. Grassley argued that BIO's decision was...
Grassley Announces More Than $1.6 Million for Head Start Programs in Iowa
Carroll, Remsen and Sioux City Receive Assistance
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that Head Start programs in Carroll, Remsen and Sioux City will receive a total of $1,656,640 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Community Opportunities, Inc., in Carroll will...
Stop Abuses to Rx Patent System
By Senator Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
American consumers and health care providers increasingly rely on blockbuster miracle drugs that essentially have changed the practice of medicine and delivery of health care in the last 20 years. Pharmaceutical companies invest millions of dollars in scientific research and...
Word On: LIHEAP
Q: What is LIHEAP?
A: The federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LI-HEAP) helps poor households pay for heating and cooling their homes. I have long supported federal funding for this program. It provides critical assistance for families, seniors and disabled individuals who struggle to pay their home energy bills. As...
Grassley Requests Information On Defense Total Information Awareness Program
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today asked the Department of Defense Inspector General to conduct a complete review of the new Total Information Awareness program at the Defense Department.
Grassley expressed concern that the Defense Department did not consult with the Justice Department or...
Grassley Requests Information On Defense Total Information Awareness Program
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today asked the Department of Defense Inspector General to conduct a complete review of the new Total Information Awareness program at the Defense Department.
Grassley expressed concern that the Defense Department did not consult with the Justice Department or...
Grassley Requests Information On Defense Total Information Awareness Program
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today asked the Department of Defense Inspector General to conduct a complete review of the new Total Information Awareness program at the Defense Department.
Grassley expressed concern that the Defense Department did not consult with the Justice Department or...
Grassley: Senate Passes Legislation to Lower-Price of Prescription Drugs
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that the Senate has passed legislation to ensure a competitive environment for prescription drugs.
Grassley is a co-sponsor of the Drug Competition Act, which was passed by unanimous consent. The bill, which would help the Federal Trade Commission and...
Grassley: 12 Iowa Fire Departments Receive $446,284 in Grant Funding
Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
? Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is awarding $446,284 to 12 Iowa fire departments from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
Grants have been awarded to fire departments in...
Grassley Urges Additional Funding for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
? In a letter to Senate appropriators, Sen. Chuck Grassley has requested $1.7 billion in regular funds and $300 million in emergency funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in fiscal 2003. This would be a continuation of the fiscal 2002 funding...
Grassley: Senate Passes Legislation to Protect Consumers from Identity Theft
? Sen. Chuck Grassley said the U.S. Senate has passed legislation to help prevent identity theft and to mitigate the harm to individuals victimized by identity thieves.
Grassley co-sponsored The Identity Theft Victims Assistance Act, which was passed by voice vote. The bill has now...
Grassley: New Homeland Security Department Passes Senate
Senator Says Whistleblowers Key to Success of New Department
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that legislation to create a Department of Homeland Security has been forwarded to the President for his signature. The bill includes a number of provisions championed by Grassley.
"While Congress acts to...
Grassley: Disaster Assistance Available to Four Iowa Counties
?Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that disaster assistance is available to Dickinson, Emmet, Lyon and Osceola as contiguous disaster counties. These counties are available for disaster assistance as contiguous counties following the primary designation of a number of southwest Minnesota...
Quality Check-List For Nursing Homes
By Senator Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
American consumers are known for their shopping savvy. Whether searching for the best deal on a car, computer or this season’s "must-have" toy, Americans spend valuable time comparison-shopping either on-line or on Main Street.
Usually, the extra time spent is well worth...
Word On: Whistleblowers
Q: What prompted your longstanding advocacy of whistleblowers?
A: Whistleblowers are unsung heroes who often risk losing their livelihoods, friends and career to expose wrongdoing. It takes courage and integrity to go against the grain, especially in tightly controlled organizations like the Pentagon and the Federal Bureau of...
