Keeping Iowa Safe
by Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
In the wake of the September 11 attacks and continued terrorist threats against our country, local communities have stepped up their domestic preparedness efforts to make the homefront more secure. Public health and safety officials have no doubt spent many hours preparing their communities to...
Word On: Green Energy
Q: What is your "green energy" amendment to the farm bill that was adopted in December by the Senate?
A: It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the United States must take aggressive steps to implement smart energy policies that promote better efficiency, increase renewable energy sources and reduce environmental...
Grassley and WHO-Radio Launch "Adopt an Iowa Soldier"
Program connects Iowans on Homefront with Those Serving Country Abroad
In an effort to show support for our troops fighting the war on terrorism abroad, Sen. Chuck Grassley and WHO-Radio today joined forces to launch "Adopt an Iowa Soldier."
"Adopt an Iowa Soldier" connects Iowans with those in the U.S....
Osama bin Laden Videotape
Sen. Chuck Grassley made the following comment in reaction to the Osama bin Laden videotape.
"I haven't seen the tape, but I've heard reports of it. The first thing that comes to mind is Hitler. I never heard a tape of a private conversation of Hitler's, but I bet he was a lot like this. The bin Laden tape is sickening. It shows a...
Grassley Scores Victory For Renewable Energy in Farm Bill Debate
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today won support for his renewable energy provision to be included in the farm bill being debated by the U.S. Senate.
Grassley said that senators managing the debate on the floor agreed to include his legislation in the managers amendment, which represents the bill...
Grassley Readies Amendments for Farm Bill Debate
Iowa Senator Keeps Focus on Ag Concentration, Renewable Energy and Family Farmer
Sen. Chuck Grassley said today that he is preparing four amendments for consideration by the U.S. Senate during debate on the farm bill.
The first amendment Grassley said that he will pursue is legislation he drafted with Sen....
Social Security Commission
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, is a long-time advocate of preserving Social Security for baby boomers and future generations. Grassley made the following comment on the final report of President Bush's Commission to Strengthen Social Security.
"The commission's findings advance the Social Security...
Keeping Watch Over Nursing Home Inspections
by Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Although the war in Afghanistan, and the president’s campaign to root out terrorism understandably are grabbing headlines these days, I have not reduced my scrutiny on the federal agency charged with enforcing quality nursing home standards. All year, I've continued my role...
Keeping Watch Over Nursing Home Inspections
by Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Although the war in Afghanistan, and the president’s campaign to root out terrorism understandably are grabbing headlines these days, I have not reduced my scrutiny on the federal agency charged with enforcing quality nursing home standards. All year, I've continued my role...
Word On: Military Tribunals
Q: What military order did President Bush issue on Nov. 13, 2001?
A: In the weeks after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the United States government has orchestrated a sweeping response to root out future attacks of terrorism aimed at U.S. institutions and American citizens at home and abroad. By organizing a united...
Latest Roadblock to Economic Stimulus Deal
Mr. President, I rise to address the status of the negotiations on an economic stimulus package. I report to the Senate as the lone Republican Senate negotiator.
Yesterday's Roll Call quotes numerous Democratic senators as saying Senate Democrats won't agree to any stimulus deal unless the package has the support...
Grassley Introduces Bill to Improve Air Service at O'Hare
? Building on his efforts to improve air service for Iowa travelers, Sen. Chuck Grassley and Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin today introduced legislation that will cement the agreement arrived at by Illinois leaders to improve aviation capacity at O'Hare airport.
"Ending gridlock at O'Hare is vital to...
Preserving Our Freedoms While Defending Against Terrorism
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'd also like to welcome the Attorney General and to thank him for his testimony today. This series of hearings is designed to explore the constitutional and legal authorities behind the recent Administration's policies involving military tribunals, alien detention, and the...
Democrats' stimulus hurdle
Today's Roll Call quotes numerous Democratic senators as saying Senate Democrats won't agree to any stimulus deal unless the package has the support of two-thirds of the Democratic caucus. Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance and the Senate Republicans' sole stimulus negotiator, made the following...
House vote on Trade Promotion Authority
Today the House of Representatives voted 215 to 214 to grant the President Trade Promotion Authority. Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, has pushed for months for a vote on Trade Promotion Authority in the Democratic-controlled Senate. He made the following comment on today's House...
Grassley Backs Legislation to Fight Bioterrorism
? Citing the need for increased homeland security following September 11, Sen. Chuck Grassley announced that he is co-sponsoring legislation to strengthen the nation's ability to prepare and defend against bioterrorism.
"September 11 was a wake-up call to our country's vulnerability to bioterrorist threats,"...
Hagel and Grassley Praise Inclusion of Renewable Fuels in Energy Legislation
D.C. ? The following is a joint statement by U.S. Senators Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA).
"We want to applaud the Majority Leader for including in his energy legislation a Renewable Fuel Standard which is very similar to that which Senate Energy Committee Republicans...
Grassley Works to Prevent the Criminal Misuse of Social Security Numbers
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today asked the new Social Security Administration commissioner to address ways to prevent the criminal misuse of Social Security numbers, particularly by potential terrorists. Grassley's action came after he obtained...
Expansion of Chicago's O'Hare Airport
Following is a statement from Sen. Chuck Grassley regarding Governor Ryan's announcement today on the expansion of Chicago's O'Hare Airport. This includes building two new runways and reconfiguring the existing runway lay-out.
I applaud Gov. Ryan's decision to support Mayor Daly's rehabilitation plan for O'Hare Airport....
FBI Re-Organization
Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following comment regarding the FBI reorganization announced today by Director Robert Mueller. On October 23, Sen. Grassley wrote a letter to the FBI (attached) regarding agency priorities. He requested a response to that letter by Dec. 3, and today the agency is announcing a new plan. A reply to Sen....
