Bush tax proposal
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Finance Committee, issued the following statement about the remarks on tax relief made today by President George W. Bush.
"President Bush has made tax relief a cornerstone of his agenda, and that's good for American families. Tax relief fosters economic growth. The recent testimony of the Federal...
Grassley Introduces Bill to Repeal the Telephone Tax
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today introduced a bill to repeal the telephone excise tax, which he called a century-old levy that affects anyone with a telephone, but serves no particular purpose.
"The telephone tax is as old as Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders and just as...
Statement on Confirmation of John Ashcroft
Sen. Chuck Grassley today issued the following statement regarding the Senate's vote to confirm John Ashcroft as Attorney General of the United States:
"I'm pleased that the Senate voted to confirm John Ashcroft as Attorney General of the United States. John Ashcroft is a man of his word and I'm fully confident...
Grassley Seeks Level Playing Field for Family Farmers
Iowa Senator Reaches Out to Iowa Attorney General
? Sen. Chuck Grassley said that he has asked Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller to work with him to look out for the Iowa farm community and ensure there is a level playing field for independent producers nationwide.
In a letter to Miller, Grassley asked...
Grassley Continues Effort to Overhaul Bankruptcy System
? Sen. Chuck Grassley introduced legislation last night to overhaul the nation's bankruptcy system.
The bill he introduced ? S.220 ? is identical to the final conference report approved last year by the Senate and House of Representatives but pocket-vetoed by President Clinton.
Grassley said that he...
Floor Statement on Nomination of John Ashcroft to U.S. Attorney General
Mr. President, I stand here today to voice my support for the nomination of John Ashcroft to become the next Attorney General of the United States. Despite the well-publicized, well-financed attempts orchestrated by outside groups to smear his good name, I'm thankful that Senator...
Grassley Announces Nearly $500,000 for Iowa Outdoor Recreation Projects
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that five outdoor recreation projects in Iowa will receive $493,656 in matching grants from the National Park Service.
The funding is designed to help state and local governments acquire and develop quality outdoor recreation areas. The money comes...
Education Accelerates Earning Power
Earning potential goes hand in hand with education. Dot-com millionaires aside, the surest ticket to prosperity in the either the Old or New Economy starts with a good education. From a high school diploma to technical training and a college degree, a person’s life-time earning power rises exponentially with each...
Nomination of Senator John Ashcroft to U.S. Attorney General
Mr. Chairman, I'd like to voice my support for the nomination of John Ashcroft to become the next Attorney General of the United States. Despite the well-publicized, well-financed attempts orchestrated by outside groups to smear his good name, I'm confident that Senator Ashcroft will survive this...
Finance Committee Hearing on the Nomination of Robert O. Zoellick
I want to welcome my colleagues to my first hearing as chairman of the Finance Committee and the first of what I expect will be a series of discussions on the U.S. trade agenda. Today, we will review President Bush's nomination of Robert Zoellick to be the United States Trade Representative....
President Bush's "Immediate Helping Hand" Initiative
Sen. Grassley issued the following comment today:
"It's very helpful that the President has sent to Capitol Hill his proposal to quickly establish a prescription drug program for low-income seniors. It is an important signal of his commitment to Medicare beneficiaries and his proposal will keep the...
Comment on Expiration of Waiting Period for Tyson-IBP Review
Sen. Chuck Grassley today issued the following response to news that the waiting period for regulatory review of Tyson Foods' acquisition of IBP has expired:
"I pushed the Justice Department to vigorously review the Tyson-IBP purchase from all angles and consult with the Agriculture Department....
President Bush's "Immediate Helping Hand" Initiative
Sen. Grassley issued the following comment today:
"It's very helpful that the President has sent to Capitol Hill his proposal to quickly establish a prescription drug program for low-income seniors. It is an important signal of his commitment to Medicare beneficiaries and his proposal will keep the...
Word On: AMT
Q: What is the Alternative Minimum Tax?
A: Virtually no one disputes the federal tax code is far too complex. Perhaps one of the biggest headaches in our tax laws is the Alternative Minimum Tax. An obscure provision initially passed three decades ago and updated in 1986, the AMT was written to ensure wealthy Americans wouldn’t get off...
Senate Budget Committee Hearing with Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan
Chairman Greenspan, it is my belief that your successful management of the economy can be summed up with one word ? confidence ? the confidence that financial markets and businesses have in your efforts at the Federal Reserve. Unfortunately, that confidence is missing when it comes...
Hearing Scheduled on United States Trade Representative
Event: Confirmation Hearing
Date/Time: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at 10 a.m.
Location: 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Description: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Finance Committee, will convene a hearing to consider the nomination by President Bush of Robert Zoellick as United States trade...
Grassley Continues Work for Farmers, Now Off the Agriculture Committee
? Sen. Chuck Grassley said today that he will not have an opportunity to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee during the 107th Congress.
Grassley will not have his Agriculture Committee assignment this year because of a rule change restricting the ability of chairman of major...
Vote to confirm Gov. Tommy Thompson
Last Thursday, the Committee on Finance held a hearing on the nomination of Gov. Tommy Thompson as secretary of Health and Human Services. Sen. Chuck Grassley, committee chairman, made the following comments in advance of the Senate's expected approval of Thompson:
"Gov. Thompson is a problem-solver, focused on improving...
Grassley Works to Make College Education More Affordable Via Tax Code
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today announced two legislative steps to make higher education more affordable via the tax code.
"Technical expertise and college degrees are at a premium in today's super-charged workplaces," Grassley said. "The tax code...
Grassley Takes Reins of Senate Finance Committee
Iowa Senator Plans to Focus on Tax, Trade and Retirement Issues
Sen. Chuck Grassley this week assumes chairmanship of the influential Senate Finance Committee, where he will guide matters affecting the "quality of life" in America through an evenly divided committee.
The Senate earlier this month approved a...
