Pinched at the Pump
by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Like most Iowans, I find myself these days wincing when it comes time to fill up the gas tank. Throughout my five-day road trip to 21 Iowa communities at the end of May, I found gasoline prices hovering at almost $2 per gallon from Oelwein to Atlantic.
A surge in oil prices not only...
Grassley Asks President to Provide Disaster Assistance to Iowa
Sen. Chuck Grassley today asked President Bush to grant a request by the State to declare Iowa a major disaster area due to severe storms over the past several days.
"The federal aid would give residents and business owners the help they need to recover from the devastating effects of the heavy...
Grassley Asks President to Provide Disaster Assistance to Iowa
Sen. Chuck Grassley today asked President Bush to grant a request by the State to declare Iowa a major disaster area due to severe storms over the past several days.
"The federal aid would give residents and business owners the help they need to recover from the devastating effects of the heavy...
Grassley: $15.3 million in federal money for Iowa airports
Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grants totaling $15,308,527 million for 34 airports in Iowa.
"Investing in local airports is important for economic development and improving the quality of life in rural areas and urban communities," Grassley...
World War II Memorial Salutes "Greatest Generation"
by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Nearly six decades after the end of World War II, the "defining moment" of the 20th century has been memorialized in granite and bronze on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
The World War II Memorial pays tribute to the honor, courage and sacrifice of...
Grassley Urges Continued Effort to Resume Processed Egg Exports to Japan
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today urged the Secretary of Agriculture to continue pressing Japan to lift its partial ban on U.S. processed egg exports, citing the safety of the U.S. products and the lack of scientific evidence to justify disease-based...
Grassley Asks Chile, South Africa, and Thailand to Help Advance Agricultural Trade Negotiations at the WTO
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today urged Chile, South Africa, and Thailand to encourage the G-20 group of developing countries to make a viable agricultural market proposal in the current Doha Development Agenda...
Letter Questions Performance of FBI's Legal Attache Office in Saudi Arabia
Sen. Chuck Grassley, a long time critic of the FBI, has requested information and special reviews of the FBI Legal Attache Office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Grassley, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, made the request along with Sens. Max Baucus, ranking member of the Senate...
Grassleys to Host Reception for Iowans Visiting WWII Memorial
Sen. Chuck and Barbara Grassley said today that they are hosting a reception for Iowans who will be visiting the National World War II Memorial during the Memorial Day Weekend festivities. The reception will be held on Friday, May 28 from 1 – 3 p.m. in room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office...
Grassley Encourages President to Raise Key Trade Issues With Japan at G8 Summit
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today encouraged President Bush to raise key trade issues with Japan at the upcoming G8 summit in Sea Island, Ga. These issues are the treatment of U.S. insurers as Japan privatizes the insurance arm of its postal...
Grassley Praises Appointment of Iowan to be Chairman of Farm Credit Administration Board
Nancy Pellett, of Atlantic, Designated by President Bush
Last night, President Bush designated Iowan Nancy C. Pellett, of Atlantic, to serve as the Chairman of the three-member Farm Credit Administration Board. She previously had been serving as a board member of the...
Aging Well, Living Well
by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
As Iowa’s senior U.S. Senator, I bring unique life experiences to the policymaking tables in Washington. For starters, I’m the only working family farmer serving in the United States Senate. From my key committee assignments in Congress, I work hard to advance the interests of America’s...
Grassley Comments on Final Rule for Special Exposure Cohort for IAAP Workers
Sen. Chuck Grassley released the following statement after learning that the final rule on the special exposure cohort has been released. Earlier this week Grassley called Office of Management and Budget director Josh Bolten asking for swift action in finalizing the rule. Grassley...
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization Passes Senate
Grassley Amendment to Curb Frivolous Lawsuits Included in Final Bill
An amendment cosponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley was included in the final Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) that today passed the Senate. Grassley's amendment, co-sponsored with Sen....
Grassley Receives Assurance that Special Exposure Cohort Rule Will be Finalized
Former Iowa Army Ammunition Plant Workers Would be One Step Closer to Compensation
Sen. Chuck Grassley has received a commitment that the final rule on the Special Exposure Cohort that would help former workers of the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant will be released within a week....
Senate Passes Grassley's Renewable Energy Tax Package
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today called Senate approval of broad renewable energy tax incentives a victory for Iowa's economy and the nation's green energy supplies.
"It makes sense to use the tax code to develop alternative energy," Grassley said. "Cutting taxes is an...
Grassley Praises Advancement of Tax Shelter Loophole Closers, More Clean-up of Tax Abuse
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today praised Senate passage of his sweeping package to end tax avoidance abuses such as corporations claiming tax deductions for taxpayer-funded infrastructure such as subways, sewers, and bridge leases,...
Grassley Will Work to Advance Ways to Help the Uninsured
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the recommendations of the Senate Republican Uninsured Task Force. Grassley is a member of the task force.
"The 44 million uninsured Americans represent a cross-section of America. They include employees of...
Grassley Wins Senate Approval of Tax Cut for Factories, Farmers, Plus Significant International Tax Reforms
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today won full Senate approval on a 92 to 5 vote of his legislation to cut taxes for U.S. factories, sole proprietors, partnerships, farms and small businesses that create jobs, to reform and...
Grassley on European Union Interest in Eliminating Export Subsidies
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the European Union trade commissioner's remarks on eliminating export subsidies.
"I'm pleased that the European Union is coming around to support the elimination of all export subsidies. The...
