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Taxpayers' Refund Act We're here today to declare victory in the debate over whether we should have tax relief for the American people. The President and many congressional Democrats have now joined Republicans in support of cutting taxes. The question now is not whether there should be tax relief, but what kind and how much. I can't think of a better...

Grassley: Federal funds earmarked to fight drugs in Iowa Washington - Sen. Chuck Grassley won approval from the U.S. Senate last night to direct federal dollars to anti-drug programs as part of an "Iowa Methamphetamine Initiative." The Iowa senator said that $400,700 would be made available for two projects in Iowa as part of the Commerce, Justice, State,...

Grassley to View Flood Damage in Mason City, Charles City, Waverly Sen. Chuck Grassley today will tour flood damage in Mason City, Charles City and Waverly. Grassley's July 23 tour of Mason City will begin at 12:30 p.m., from the Police Department at 78 South Georgia. Grassley will visit Charles City to view damage mid-afternoon. Finally, Grassley will...

Grassley: Tax Bill Will Improve Retirement Income Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, said thetax relief bill under consideration today includes important provisions that will improve theretirement income for millions of Americans."We tell people to save money for retirement, but we don't give them the tools to do it,"Grassley...

Grassley: Seniors Deserve Full Disclosure of Drug Changes - The millions of seniors enrolled in Medicare managed care plans deserve full disclosure of potential changes in their prescription drug coverage, Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, said today. "Many older Americans choose managed care specifically for...

Grassley Wins Committee Approval for Pro-Farmer Amendments Sen. Chuck Grassley today won approval for two farm-relatedamendments to the taxpayer refund bill under consideration by the Finance Committee.Grassley's proposals reflect his ongoing effort to promote initiatives to help family farmersprosper over the long run, in addition to his work this summer...

Grassley Seeks Committee Approval for Pro-Farmer Agenda Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that he will offer three pro-farmer amendments to the taxpayer refund bill under consideration by the FinanceCommittee.Grassley's proposals reflect his ongoing effort to promote initiatives to help family farmersprosper over the long run, in addition to his work this...

Taxpayers' Refund Act of 1999 Mr. Chairman, all of Washington, including Congress, is busy slicing and dicing the surplus. We need to make sure that taxpayers aren't cut out. Taxpayers have earned a piece of the pie, a la mode. We're here today to declare victory in the debate over whether we should have tax relief for the American people. The President and...

Grassley Scores Victory for Iowa Senator Ensures Fair Treatment in Trade Dispute - Sen. Chuck Grassley today applauded the federal government's positive response to his appeals on behalf of a small business in Des Moines and a large employer in Cedar Rapids. The good news came as the U.S. Trade Representative announced that neither dried flowers nor oats...

U.S. Senate Approves Patients' Bill of Rights The Senate last night approved a Patient's Bill of Rights packagewhich includes measures advanced by Sen. Chuck Grassley to make long-term careinsurance more affordable and enhance access to a wider range of providers.Offered as amendments this week during Senate debate on S. 1344, the long-term careinitiative...

Grassley Seeks President's Help for Iowa Farmers "Immediate action could increase corn 25 cents/bushel and pork sales by $300 million" Sen. Chuck Grassley today urged President Bill Clinton to use the legal authority he has to take decisive actions and bolster farm prices. In a letter delivered today, Grassley asked that several key initiatives be...

Grassley Calls for Increased Focus on Trade Iowa Senator Says American Interests Harmed , DC - A leading Congressional trade advocate said today that Americans are paying the price for the delay in renewing the president's authority to negotiate in the world marketplace. Sen. Grassley of Iowa made his statements this afternoon at a hearing he convened...

IOWA SENATORS HOST LOESS HILLS EXHIBIT AT U.S. CAPITOL Art Exhibit Designed to Highlight Unique Hills of Western Iowa -- U.S. Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) todayopened an art exhibit in the U.S. Capitol depicting the Loess Hills of western Iowa. Harkin andGrassley have been working with the Brunnier Art Museum at Iowa State...

Grassley Works for Renewable Energy Sen. Chuck Grassley today introduced legislation to foster development of two abundant renewable resources in Iowa: wind and biomass. Grassley said his proposal builds on an effort started in 1992, when he authored the first-ever production tax credit for wind and biomass energy. The tax incentive for wind and biomass...

Grassley Announces Seventh Ambassadors Trade Tour of Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that scores of diplomats fromaround the world will go on a five-day trade tour of Iowa in August.This summer's event -- from August 16-20 -- will mark the seventh ambassadors tourGrassley has organized to showcase Iowa's people, places and products. "This tour...

Cargill's acquisition of Continental Grain Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following comment regarding the Justice Department (DoJ)announcement today on Cargill's acquisition of Continental Grain. "I've been pushing the Justice Department to take a look at growingconcentration in agribusiness and to watch out for the impact of mega-mergers onrural America...

Grassley Seeks Support for Displaced Workers in New Hampton, Prompt Repayment Following the announcement this morning that Sara Lee would leave itsbaking plant in New Hampton and displace more than 600 local workers, Sen. Chuck Grassleysaid that he would put his full support behind any appeal by the State of Iowa for federalfunds available through the Job...

Grassley to Participate in Regional WTO Listening Session Sen. Chuck Grassley today said he will participate in a World Trade Organization(WTO) listening session on Monday, July 12, to help chart a course for expanding internationaltrade opportunities for American agriculture in advance of world trade talks scheduled for Novemberin Seattle.One of 11...

Grassley, Torricelli Plan Medical Savings Accounts Bill Sens. Chuck Grassley and Robert Torricelli today announced plans tointroduce a bill that greatly would expand Americans' access to medical savings accounts."Americans may feel they're losing control over their health care," Grassley said. "Theirchoices of what services are covered and which doctors...

Grassley, Torricelli Seek Senate Action on Bankruptcy Bill Sens. Chuck Grassley and Robert Torricelli today urged floor leadersto schedule Senate consideration before the August recess of their bi-partisan bankruptcyreform bill.Grassley and Torricelli said that while there are a few issues which must be resolved throughthe amendment process, "we have worked...