Grassley, Leach to Seek Improvements to VA Health Care for Iowans
? A new federal government report has found a number of weaknesses in the system used since 1997 to distribute health care money to veterans facilities. The weaknesses shortchange Iowa and other states, according to Sen. Chuck Grassley and Rep. Jim Leach.
Grassley, Leach and others asked the...
Revolting Evidence Exposes Criminal Abuse in U.S. Nursing Homes
By Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Fresh documentation compiled by congressional investigators shows physical and sexual abuse victimizing the U.S. nursing home population is not reported promptly to the proper authorities and rarely is prosecuted.
Revolting details of criminal...
Grassley Backs Senate Passage of Economic Stimulus Bill
Mr. President, I rise today to address the House bill that we will be passing on economic stimulus and dislocated workers.
On a preliminary note, in normal circumstances, I would note that we should not make a practice of passing House bills as is. These are not, however, normal times and this is not a...
Grassley Helps Secure Renewable Fuels Standard in Energy Bill
? Setting the stage for passage of legislation that would triple the size of ethanol markets, Sen. Chuck Grassley helped win support for a renewable fuels standard that has become part of the comprehensive energy bill under consideration in the Senate.
"There are few issues more important right...
Grassley: Last Year's Tax Cuts Cause Higher Refunds This Year
Last year's tax cuts will cause higher refunds for tax filers this year, Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, said today. Grassley, as then-chairman of the committee, was the chief Republican Senate architect of the tax cuts that Congress passed and the President...
Grassley Pushes Rural Needs on Prescription Drug Debate
Let me preface my comments by noting that I was pleased to learn from Director Crippen's testimony that Medicare spending is now projected to be $80 billion lower over the coming decade than was previously projected. As far as I'm concerned, that money should be spent on Medicare beneficiaries, not for...
Grassley Continues Fight Against Identity Theft
GAO: Fraudulent Use of Social Security Numbers Climbs
? Sen. Chuck Grassley this week said that identity theft crimes and the fraudulent use of Social Security numbers are soaring, according to a new General Accounting Office report. The report was requested by Grassley with Sens. Dianne Feinstein of...
Grassley Calls for Senate Action on Extended Unemployment Benefits, Tax Relief
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Finance, issued the following comment about the House vote today for a package of unemployment benefits and tax breaks to stimulate investment.
"The Senate Democratic leadership should bring this bill up for a vote...
Grassley Learns Anthrax Clean-up Tops $23 Million So Far;
EPA Says Final Cost Unknown
-- Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, has learned the cost of cleaning the anthrax from the Hart Senate Office Building and other Capitol Hill buildings is already at more than $23 million, and the tab is still running, according to the...
Consent agreement with the Enron Corp.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, made the following comment on the committee's agreement with the Enron Corp. on the disclosure of the company's tax documents.
"We had an agreement three weeks ago, but the devil was in the details. It took three weeks of negotiations to reach today's...
Grassley Goes to the Mat for Family Farmers
Senator Works House Floor to Keep Payments Aimed at Small, Mid-sized Producers
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today is working with Rep. Nick Smith of Michigan to win support in the U.S. House for a motion that would instruct farm bill conferees to adopt the payment limitations provisions included in the Senate farm...
Grassley Works to Keep Fair Trade Market for Poultry Farmers
Iowa Senator Sends Letter to Russian Ambassador
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today sent a letter to the Russian Ambassador to the United States to express concern about Russia's ban on United States poultry imports. Grassley said the ban was unjustified because the United States had met deadlines put...
Nursing home abuse
A new report from the General Accounting Office (GAO), requested by Sens. Chuck Grassley and John Breaux, finds that law enforcement plays only a minor role in investigating and prosecuting cases of physical and sexual abuse of nursing home residents. The report is the subject of a Special Committee on Aging hearing today. Grassley,...
Word On: 2001 Tax Forms
Q: Which line on the basic 2001 tax form is causing problems with some filers?
A: The IRS says many early filers have made an error regarding the only new line on the standard federal income tax forms: Line 47 of Form 1040; Line 30 of Form 1040A; or Line 7 of Form 1040EZ. Called the Rate Reduction Credit, the line applies to...
Grassley Announces $12.2 Million Available for Guard Anti-Drug Program
Funding Could Save Anti-Drug Positions From Being Eliminated in Iowa
Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced the Defense Department will reprogram $12.2 million in fiscal year 2002 funding for the National Guard counter-drug program. The funding will help save some anti-drug positions in...
Grassley: President Intends to Nominate John Quinn for U.S. Marshal
? President Bush today will nominate John Quinn of Cedar Rapids for U.S. Marshal in Iowa's northern district, said Sen. Chuck Grassley Friday.
"John's decades of experience with the Iowa State Patrol, both on the road and working with citizens, make him extremely well qualified to serve as...
Grassley, Leahy Introduce Bill to Make FBI More Accountable for Actions
? Sen. Chuck Grassley is the lead Republican on legislation introduced today to improve accountability within the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Key components of the reform proposal reflect Grassley's many years of scrutiny of the nation's largest law enforcement agency.
The bill he...
Grassley Works for Increased Immigration Enforcement
Senator Urges Cooperation Among Federal, State and Local Officials
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today sent a letter to Attorney General John Ashcroft urging the Department of Justice to empower local police to take action against illegal immigration in their own communities. Grassley said that immigration...
Grassley Receives Distinguished Public Service Award
Iowa Senator Recognized as a Voice for Older Americans
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today received the Distinguished Public Service Award from the Alliance for Aging Research. The award recognizes Grassley's leadership on behalf of health research that helps aging Americans.
"I thought that federal aging...
Grassley Advocates New Pension Protections
Since the Enron and Global Crossing controversies erupted, I've been concerned about the larger consequences these bankruptcies have for retirement plans across the country. What we've learned about so far and will continue to explore are problems with manipulation of employer stock in retirement plans. Based on...
