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Grassley Says Congress Must Maintain Scrutiny Over IRS ? Following the second joint congressional review since Congress passed sweeping overhaul measures designed to improve taxpayer service and bring better technology and efficiency to the Internal Revenue Service, Sen. Chuck Grassley said the agency has made substantial progress but cultural problems...

Grassley Speech on Biotechnology and Trade ? Sen. Chuck Grassley delivered the following speech on biotechnology and trade last night on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Mr. President, I would like to say a few words today about biotechnology and trade. As a working family farmer, I personally see the effects of this debate with my friends and neighbors, as...

Grassley Bill Aims to Stop Social Security Abuse ? Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, today announced legislation designed to halt the outrageous theft of Social Security benefits by government-appointed representatives. "The abuses are unconscionable," Grassley said. "The victims here have fixed incomes. They rely on a monthly...

Grassley Hearing on Heroin Problems ****HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT**** Hearing:"The Domestic Consequences of Heroin Use"Senate Caucus on International Narcotics ControlDate/Time:Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at 10 a.m.Location:628 Dirksen Senate Office Building Description:Their stories are truly heartbreaking. Julie began sniffing heroin as a 16-year-old high student...

Grassley, Sessions Seek Common Sense Reform to Protect Consumers - Sens. Jeff Sessions and Chuck Grassley today unveiled a retirement savings proposal that is fair to both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy. The senators want to establish a "millionaires cap" that would provide blanket protection for all retirement assets up to a cap of $1 million. This...

Grassley Receives Physical Therapy Award ? Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, today received the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA's) 2000 Public Service Award for his efforts last year to address the $1,500 limit on outpatient therapy services. Grassley received the award at a luncheon during the Association's 12th...

Grassley Schedule for First Week of May Here are highlights from Senator Grassley's schedule for the week of May 1: On Monday, May 1, at 12 p.m., Sen. Grassley will receive the American Physical Therapy Association's year 2000 Public Service Award. He will be given the award during the association's government affairs forum in Washington. Last year, Sen....

Grassley Comments on Agriculture Enhancement Act Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley, of IowaS.2252, the Agriculture Competition Enhancement Act Family farmers and independent producers are concerned that agricultural markets are consolidating to the point where their access to open markets and their ability to compete have been stifled. These farmers and...

Grassley Sponsors West Point Academy Afternoon ? Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today he will sponsor "West Point Academy Afternoon" to provide military academy information for Iowa high school students and their parents on Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m., at the Holiday Inn in Cedar Falls. Grassley encourages all interested high school students to attend the...

Grassley Sponsors West Point Academy Afternoon ? Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today he will sponsor "West Point Academy Afternoon" to provide military academy information for Iowa high school students and their parents on Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m., at the Holiday Inn in Cedar Falls. Grassley encourages all interested high school students to attend the...

Grassley Invites Iowans to Call-In, E-Mail Questions and Comments ? Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today that his interactive public affairs program will air this Wednesday, April 26, from 6 ? 6:30 p.m (Central time). "Ask Your Senator" will be broadcast live from Washington, DC, and can be seen on local cable TV stations or on Grassley's website. ?Iowans...

Senator Grassley's Weekly Schedule Here are some highlights from Senator Grassley's schedule for the week of April 24: This week, the Senate is expected to debate a victims rights amendment to the Constitution to protect the interests of victims of violent crime. Sen. Grassley is a cosponsor of the amendment which would give victims the right to be notified...

Grassley Will Tour Food Bank of Iowa, Promote Farm-Fresh Food Donations On Thursday, April 20, from 9:30-10:15 a.m., Sen. Chuck Grassley will tour the Food Bank of Iowa, 2220 East 17th St., in Des Moines and hold a press conference to promote the "Hunger Relief Tax Incentive Act." He is co-sponsoring the federal legislation to encourage more farm-fresh food...

Community Based Outpatient Clinics for Iowa Veterans According to Sen. Chuck Grassley, the Department of Veterans Affairs has issued final clearance to establish the fifth community outpatient clinic for veterans in Iowa. The Fort Dodge clinic, which opened its doors on March 22, has been operating under a partnership contract with local providers. The...

Grassley Seeks Solution for Farmer Veterans Deemed Ineligible for Benefits Pocahontas ? Sen. Chuck Grassley has organized a meeting to be held in Des Moines on Wednesday, April 19, to discuss the eligibility criteria that keep many veterans who are farmers from veterans' pension and health benefits. Grassley has been working to find a solution to the...

Grassley/Harkin Statement on DOT Action to Expand Air Service to Smaller Communities ? Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin today praised Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater for taking quick action on the aviation bill that included their proposal to phase-out the system that leaves Iowa travelers with high air fares and few choices of air...

Grassley Urges Prompt Action at White House ? Sen. Chuck Grassley today continued his effort to obtain additional federal dollars to help state and local governments clean up meth labs. "Meth lab clean-up is a public safety issue. Meth manufacturers often leave behind a toxic, noxious trail. And the exponential increase in the number of meth labs has...

Grassley, Kennedy Bill Nets Funding ? A bill from Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) to improve health coverage for children with special needs has won funding in the budget resolution conference report, the senators announced today. The Family Opportunity Act of 2000 (S. 2274) is slated to receive $25 million the first year and $150...

Grassley: Remove Convicted Federal Law Enforcement Officers ? Senator Chuck Grassley today introduced a bill that would require immediate removal of any federal law enforcement official from his or her position if that individual is convicted of a felony. "This seems like a common sense answer that should already be in place if our sworn federal officers...

Grassley Comments on Ag Mergers In 1998, Sen. Chuck Grassley began an effort to ensure the federal government weighs the effect of increased concentration on the family farmer. In March of this year, Grassley introduced a bill that requires the Agriculture Department to review all ag mergers, gives the agency the same ability as the Justice Department and...