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Cold War Workers Waiting on Uncle Sam
For three decades, thousands of Iowa workers toiled in a federal ammunition facility just west of Burlington to help protect America during the Cold War. About 4,000 workers assembled and test-fired nuclear weapons at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middleton from the late 1940s...
U.S. case against China on semiconductors
Today the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced that the United States has filed a case at the World Trade Organization (WTO) challenging China's discriminatory tax rebate policy for integrated circuits. Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Finance Committee, offered the following comments on...
U.S. case against Mexico on high fructose corn syrup
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today commended the decision of the Bush administration to initiate dispute settlement proceedings at the World Trade Organization (WTO) with regard to Mexico's 20 percent tax on soft drinks containing high fructose corn syrup. Sen. Grassley made...
U.S.-Dominican Republic trade agreement
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today welcomed the conclusion of negotiations of the U.S.-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The U.S-Dominican Republic FTA will be "docked onto" the U.S.-Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), which was recently concluded between the...
Grassley Praises Funding to Educate Seniors About New Medicare Benefits
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today praised the Bush administration for dedicating millions of dollars this year and next year for state and local programs that counsel Medicare beneficiaries to help them understand and take advantage of new Medicare...
Grassley Urges Bush to Raise Corn Syrup Dispute With Mexican President
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today urged President Bush to raise the issue of Mexico's tax on soft drinks containing high fructose corn syrup in his meetings tonight and tomorrow with Mexican President Vicente Fox.
Grassley said the Mexican tax...
Grassley: Coordination and Leadership Needed in Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Strategy
Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that the United States faces major challenges in stopping terrorist financing and money laundering. Based on testimony from a hearing before the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control he noted that many positive...
Grassley Continues Town Meetings to Educate Iowans about New Medicare Benefits
Senator Visits Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Jones, Grundy, Black Hawk and Benton Counties
Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today that he will visit seven counties to meet with Iowans during the March Congressional recess to be held March 15 – 19.
Town meetings are planned...
Grassley: Coordination and Leadership Needed in Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Strategy
Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that the United States faces major challenges in stopping terrorist financing and money laundering. Based on testimony from a hearing before the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control he noted that many positive...
Grassley Praises Senate Passage of Miscellaneous Tariffs Bill
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today praised Senate passage of legislation to help U.S. factories compete internationally by suspending duties on products that American factories don't produce domestically. The bill also includes duty-free treatment of handmade...
Grassley Payment Limits Amendment Passes Budget Committee
An amendment offered by Sen. Chuck Grassley to limit farm payments was passed by a bipartisan margin of 16 – 6 during debate of the nation's spending plan before the Senate Budget committee.
Grassley said that momentum continues to build for targeting farm payments to small and medium-sized...
Grassley Praises President's Signing of Social Security Anti-Fraud Bill
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today praised President Bush's signing of bipartisan legislation to rein in several sources of fraud, waste, and abuse of Social Security programs. On Tuesday, the President signed into law the Social Security Protection Act of...
Grassley Readies Payment Limits Amendment to Budget Debate
Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that he plans to offer an amendment to limit farm payments during debate of the nation's spending plan before the Senate Budget committee. The budget sets taxing and spending parameters and provides a blueprint for Congress as it crafts legislation in the coming...
Grassley Exposes Growing Problem of Fake Health Insurance
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today convened a hearing to examine the growing problem of fake health insurance plans and pledged to fight their abuse.
"These con artists are promising health insurance to desperate people, charging them for it, and sticking them with huge,...
U.S.-Morocco trade agreement
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today welcomed the conclusion of negotiations of the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (FTA). His statement follows.
"This agreement is good for America's farmers, manufacturers, and consumers. It will lead to greater access for U.S. products and services in Morocco, a...
Grassley Encourages Local Fire Department to Apply for Assistance
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Makes Funds Available
Sen. Chuck Grassley today encouraged local fire departments in Iowa to apply for funding through the fiscal 2004 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Many Iowa fire departments have benefitted from this program in the past,...
Grassley to Convene Hearing on Growing Problem of Fake Health Insurance
Hearing: "Health Insurance Challenges: Buyer Beware"
Date/time: Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at 9:30 a.m.
Location: 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C.
Description:
Factors including the rising cost of legitimate health insurance policies have created a environment ripe...
Grassley Seeks Fair Treatment of U.S. Corn, Soybeans in Morocco Trade Agreement
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today urged the nation's top trade negotiator to push for the immediate elimination of tariffs on U.S. corn and soybeans sent to Morocco in the developing U.S.-Morocco Free Trade agreement.
The text of Grassley's letter...
Grassley to FBI: Adopt New Standards to Ensure Model of Integrity
Sen. Chuck Grassley today asked the FBI to spell out its plans for reprimanding agents who improperly removed items from the site of the September 11 terrorist attack in New York City.
"Some private contractors have been prosecuted for taking items from Ground Zero, but so far, not a single...
Grassley, Baucus Seek Answers on U.S. Companies' Dealings With Countries Named as Terrorism Supporters
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, and Sen. Max Baucus, ranking member, today sought to learn whether the United States has adequate tools to prevent U.S. companies from doing business with countries named as terrorism supporters....
