Low Taxes Keep Economy’s Tank Filled
By U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley
The media’s pet story to report upon these days is the president’s shrinking popularity. According to those who make a living polling Americans, the court of public opinion in recent weeks suggests unease about the direction the country is taking.
With soaring gas prices...
U.S. Treasury report on China's currency
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the U.S. Treasury Department's report that declined to brand China a manipulator of its currency.
"Everyone knows China isn't allowing market forces to influence the value of its currency. China just isn't living up to its...
Grassley Comments on Whirlpool Decision to Close Newton Facilities
Senator Chuck Grassley today released the following statement after receiving word from Whirlpool officials that they would be closing the Maytag corporate headquarters and research and development center as well as the manufacturing plant in Newton. Grassley called Whirlpool CEO Jeff...
Saying “Abracadabra” Won’t Drive Down Gas Prices
By U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley
When it takes $3 to buy a gallon of gasoline, it doesn’t take long for Americans to start fuming. High prices at the pump bite consumers more than once, too. That’s because businesses all along the economic chain are paying more for fuel and those costs are...
Grassley Says Tax Bill Agreement Will Help Families, Small Businesses
Summary is Included
Today a majority of conferees signed the conference report on H.R. 4297, the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, and filed it with the House floor. Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, and chairman of the conference committee,...
Grassley: Seniors need information about new prescription drug benefit, not tearing down of new prescription drug benefit
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley today said Medicare beneficiaries would be better off if Democratic leaders in Congress aligned themselves with efforts to help individuals sign up for the new Medicare prescription drug benefit, rather...
Word On: Medicare Rx Deadline
Q: Can I still enroll in the Medicare prescription drug benefit?
A: Yes. The first enrollment period began last November and runs until May 15th. In most circumstances, beneficiaries who enroll after May 15 will have to pay higher premiums. Since January 1, millions of Americans have joined the program to...
Senators Invite Drug Company Execs to Discuss Prescription Drug Assistance Programs
WASHINGTON — Pharmaceutical drug makers have been asked to meet with members of the Senate Finance Committee about the future of drug company-sponsored programs that help individuals with high...
Lifting Ethanol Import Tariff Won't Help in Lifting Gas Prices
Floor Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley
Chairman, Committee on Finance
Delivered Friday, May 5, 2006
Mr. President, I’d like to speak on a matter that has gotten a lot of attention lately, and for good reason. The rising cost of gasoline is hitting all Americans hard. Families, businesses,...
Grassley Asks USDA to Rethink BSE Testing Policy
Grassley Asks USDA to Rethink BSE Testing Policy
WASHINGTON --- Sen. Chuck Grassley has written to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns asking him to rethink the Department’s position on not allowing beef...
Lifting Ethanol Tariff won’t Lower Gas Prices for Consumers
Joint Statement of U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley and John Thune
Everyone’s looking for a way to lower gas prices, but lifting the ethanol tariff won’t mean lower prices for consumers. What’s more, it would undermine efforts to make our country more energy independent and reward the oil companies that...
Grassley Comments After Meeting with Postmaster General about Sioux City Mail Sorting Facility
Senator Chuck Grassley today made the following statement after meeting with the United States Postmaster General about the situation facing the Sioux City Mail Sorting Facility.
“We...
Grassley Comments on FBI Director Testimony
Senator Chuck Grassley today made the following statement after questioning FBI Director Robert Mueller III at an oversight hearing of the Judiciary Committee.
Grassley, who has a long history of conducting oversight of the FBI, was...
Grassley slams FDA for citing fraudulent safety study
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley today released information about his ongoing investigation of the Food and Drug Administration regarding the drug-safety agency’s initial approval and post-market surveillance of the antibiotic...
Grassley, Baucus work to protect credibility of Social Security and Medicare public trustees
WASHINGTON — Sens. Chuck Grassley and Max Baucus today continued their effort to protect the credibility of both the nomination process and the role of the public trustees for the Social Security and Medicare programs.
In letters to President George Bush and Dr....
Grassley, Sensenbrenner Introduce Legislation to Create Inspector General in Judicial Branch
WASHINGTON --- Sen. Chuck Grassley today introduced legislation in the Senate to create an Inspector General for the Judicial Branch. Companion legislation was introduced by...
Whistleblowers Key to Success of State Laws Targeting Medicaid Fraud
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley said again today that federal government officials need to make it clear that new state laws aimed at Medicaid fraud must allow whistleblower lawsuits in order for states to qualify for a...
Grassley Honored For His Work in Healthcare
WASHINGTON– Sen. Chuck Grassley has received the 2006 American Association of Nurse Anesthetists 2006 National Healthcare Policy Leadership Award.
Grassley received the...
Grassley Applauds President Bush Helping Lower Gas Prices
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: President Bush Opens Energy Supplies
DA: April 25, 2006
Senator Chuck Grassley today applauded the commitment by President Bush to grant...
