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Grassley, Harkin, House Members Urge Iowa to Adopt Breast Cancer Program ? Sen. Tom Harkin, Sen. Chuck Grassley and Iowa's five U.S. House members are urging the state of Iowa to enroll in a new federal treatment program for low-income women with breast and cervical cancer. "The federal government provides detection of but not treatment for these cancers,"...

Grassley Works for Good Government ? Sen. Chuck Grassley is urging President-elect George W. Bush to keep U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Marshals on the job in Iowa until replacements can be named. "When the current administration assumed power in 1993, all U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Marshals were terminated with little or no notice," Grassley said. "Doing so...

Grassley: $840 Million Hospital Fraud Case Proves Utility of the False Claims Act -- A record-setting fraud case against the nation's largest for-profit hospital chain uses the False Claims Act and vindicates those who fought efforts to gut the Act just two years ago, Sen. Chuck Grassley said today. "Two years ago, hospitals complained that prosecutors were...

Grassley Secures Key Protections for Residents of Bankrupt Nursing Homes Senator Calls on President Not to Veto Crucial Measure ? Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, has won congressional approval of sweeping new protections for patients in health care businesses that file for bankruptcy. Grassley's measure to require a patient...

Senate Passes Grassley Overhaul of Bankruptcy System; Bill on Way to White House Bipartisan Plan Includes Protection for Farmers, Residents of Bankrupt Nursing Homes ? Sen. Chuck Grassley today won Senate passage ? by a vote of 70 to 28 ? of landmark legislation he authored to overhaul the nation's bankruptcy code. The stamp of approval was the final...

Grassley Responds to Tyson Offer to Acquire IBP ? Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following comment today regarding an offer by Tyson Foods Inc. to acquire IBP Inc. "I've expressed my concern about several recent offers to buy IBP. The latest from Tyson Foods is just as worrisome to me. I'm concerned that the proposal will increase the amount of...

Grassley Wins Court Support for Audio Release of U.S. Supreme Court Proceedings on Friday Sen. Chuck Grassley received a reply late today to his call for the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to ban television coverage of the Florida election matter scheduled for argument before the court on Friday. In a letter to Grassley, Chief Justice William...

Grassley Urges Court to Let Sun Shine In Senator Says Access to Courtroom Would Bolster Confidence in System Sen. Chuck Grassley today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider its decision to ban television coverage of the Florida election matter scheduled for argument before the court on Friday. Grassley is the principal author of legislation introduced...

Grassley Applauds USDA Issue of Final Rule on Mandatory Price Reporting ? Sen. Chuck Grassley applauded the news that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will issue a final rule on Friday that requires meat packers to report the price, volume and terms for the sale of cattle, hogs and sheep. "Accurate and reliable information is critical for independent...

Grassley Receives Series of Awards for Work in the 106th Congress – Sen. Chuck Grassley's legislative record of limiting taxes, curbing spending and advocating for farmers, older Americans and small businesses this fall attracted awards from a series of public interest groups. "I'm grateful for the recognition from groups representing thousands of...

Iowa Senators Protest Effort to Squeeze Out New Air Carriers ? Iowa's senators are protesting a move by the federal government that squeezes out new air carriers by letting commuter affiliates of the major airlines bid for new take-off and landing slots that were created to expand competition for Iowa air travelers. In a letter sent Thursday to the...

Smithfield Offer to Acquire IBP Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following comment today regarding an offer by Smithfield Foods Inc. to acquire IBP Inc. "I'm very concerned about this development, and I'll be working to ensure vigorous scrutiny of the proposed deal by the regulatory bodies. The government has a responsibility to understand the ramifications...

Grassley Praises President's Signing of the Breast Cancer Bill Sen. Chuck Grassley today praised President Clinton's signing into law of legislation to treat low-income women with breast and cervical cancer. The President signed the measure in a non-public setting this week. "This legislation is critical to the fight against breast and cervical cancer,"...

Tax Bill Includes Grassley Priorities for Long-term Care, Small Hospitals ? The comprehensive tax bill that is close to congressional approval contains several priorities that Sen. Chuck Grassley worked to have included. Grassley priorities include helping people afford long-term care expenses for family members and boosting payments to small-town...

Competitive Environment for Family Farmers Sen. Chuck Grassley issued a comment regarding unanimous Senate approval tonight of his legislation to ensure that the Agriculture Department protects independent livestock producers by enforcing the Packers and Stockyards Act. Sen. Grassley's bill was passed as part of the Grain Standards Act reauthorization...

Pushing USDA to Look Out for Independent Producers Sen. Chuck Grassley released a statement today regarding his effort to ensure that USDA protect independent livestock producers by enforcing the Packers and Stockyards Act. In the statement which he will deliver this week on the floor of the Senate, Grassley says that new opposition to provisions in the...

Grassley Works to Secure Sound Funding for Iowa Veterans' Health Care ? Sen. Chuck Grassley has led the Senate charge to urge the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure sufficient funding for all veterans health care networks, including the network serving Iowa. "The funding formulas penalize the Midwest and the Northeast," Grassley said. "As a...

Central Iowa Receives $2.16 Million Grant to Train Workers, Grassley Announces ? The Central Iowa Employment and Training Consortium has received a $2.16 million grant to train workers in information technology, Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today. "This grant is an investment in the economy of central Iowa," Grassley said. "We have a strong work ethic and...

Grassley Votes No on Spending Bills Over Missouri River Flooding Provision ? Sen. Chuck Grassley today voted against the federal spending bills for veterans, housing, energy and water because language that would have prevented a spring flood on the Missouri River was dropped from the energy and water appropriations bill. "This package included good news for...

Grassley: Iowa Farmers Gain from Agriculture Spending Bill ? Sen. Chuck Grassley said the annual agriculture spending bill passed today by the U.S. Senate funds key programs for Iowa farmers and agriculture research. In addition to the federal dollars that Iowa would automatically receive by way of the formulas spelled out in the law, the measure includes...