Senate Approves Wyden-Grassley Plan to Get Rid of Secret Holds
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate last night approved a critical ethics and reform bill, S.1 that includes a provision authored by U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to prohibit a single Senator from blocking legislation or a nominee without revealing his or her...
Grassley Highlights Committee Passage of Tax Loophole Closers
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today praised the committee’s passage of a series of measures cracking down on tax shelter abuses. Grassley developed the bipartisan measures when he was chairman; the Senate passed them before but the House resisted...
Grassley Urges Korean Ambassador to Reverse Korea’s Refusal of U.S. Beef
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today told Korea’s ambassador to the United States that Korea should stop refusing U.S. beef imports – including an Iowa shipment – for invalid reasons, and contrary to Korea’s commitments through the World Trade...
Grassley, Salazar Introduce Resolution Recognizing Need for Renewable Energy
WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley and Ken Salazar today introduced a Senate resolution that says “By 2025, America's farms, forests and ranches will provide 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States,...
Bipartisanship Could Fuel AMT Repeal
by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley
A new year often brings well-intentioned promises to turn a new leaf. Making a resolution to start the year off on the right foot is a ritual shared by many. The same goes for members of Congress.
On the first day of business I put calls for bipartisanship into action....
Grassley Works to Ban Packer Ownership of Livestock
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said he’s introducing the second part of his concentration agenda which would make it unlawful for a packer to own or feed livestock intended for slaughter.
“Outlawing packer ownership of livestock would make sure the forces of the marketplace would work for...
Taxing Season for Lawmakers and Taxpayers
By U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley
As a federal lawmaker licensed to steer tax and spending policy through the legislative branch of the federal government, I use my leadership assignments on the tax- and budget-writing committees to keep close tabs on hard-earned tax dollars sent in to the federal...
Grassley Introduces First Piece of Competition Agenda
Senator Says Farmers Should Have More Options in Contract Disputes
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley yesterday introduced legislation that would limit mandatory arbitration arrangements made in contracts between farmers and...
Grassley Comments on President’s Address on New Approach to Iraq
Senator Chuck Grassley released the following comment after hearing President Bush’s new approach to helping the Iraqi government control its country.
An audio comment will also be available on Grassley’s website yet tonight. The comment can be accessed through his website,...
Grassley: Taxpayer Advocate’s Report Affirms Need to Fix AMT, Shrink Tax Gap
Sen. Chuck Grassley, outgoing chairman of the Committee on Finance, today issued the following statement regarding the National Taxpayer Advocate’s Report to Congress. The National Taxpayer Advocate, Nina Olson, heads the Taxpayer Advocate Service. The Taxpayer Advocate Service is...
Grassley Welcomes Removal of Medicare Drug Benefit Late Enrollment Fee for Low-income Beneficiaries
Sen. Chuck Grassley, outgoing chairman of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the announcement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that it will waive the Medicare Part D late enrollment fee...
Grassley on the Death of Former President Ford
Sen. Chuck Grassley, Republican of Iowa, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the death of former President Gerald Ford.
"President Ford restored transparency to the White House. He did what he thought was right and explained his actions without spin. By showing himself as a...
Word On: Homegrown Ethanol
Q: Why does the federal government impose a tariff on imported ethanol?
A: The import tariff on foreign ethanol sticks to solid principles of U.S. public policy designed to grow America’s energy security, reduce our dangerous dependence on foreign oil and encourage the domestic production of renewable...
Grassley Announces Workers in Newton are Eligible for Assistance
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that workers of the Maytag Corporation in Newton are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance. The Department of Labor,...
Grassley Highlights Benefits of Tax, Trade, Health Bill Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today said the President’s signing of bipartisan legislation extending tax relief and key health and trade provisions will ensure continued benefits for families, Medicare beneficiaries, farmers, and businesses that...
Grassley to Press for More Competition in Agriculture During Farm Bill Debate
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley, one of only two working family farmers in the U.S. Senate, today said he wants to address concentration issues during the upcoming farm bill...
Grassley Welcomes Completion of Negotiations of Panama Free Trade Agreement
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today welcomed the announcement by U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab of the completion of negotiations of a U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement. He made the following comment on the announcement.
"This free trade...
Grassley Retains Seats on Finance, Judiciary, Agriculture and Budget Committees
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said he will keep his seats on the Senate Finance, Judiciary, Agriculture and Budget Committees in the 110th Congress. The Republican leadership alerted Senators late last night of the...
Grassley Retains Seats on Finance, Judiciary, Agriculture and Budget Committees
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said he will keep his seats on the Senate Finance, Judiciary, Agriculture and Budget Committees in the 110th Congress. The Republican leadership alerted Senators late last night of the...
