News Releases

  • 02.15.2008

    Grassley Q & A: Economic Stimulus Package    Q: What is the Economic Stimulus Package all about? A: Over the course of the past several months, a slump in the housing market and slowed economic growth have caused concern in the homes of millions of Americans.  Leaders of both parties in the House of Representatives heeded the advice of...
  • 02.15.2008

    Nursing Home Oversight By U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley    If only Congress could pass a law that would guarantee the well-being of each and every resident living in a U.S. nursing home. Nearly 1.7 million nursing home residents and their loved ones could rest easier if it were only that simple.   About 10 years ago, I started a crusade to raise...
  • 02.14.2008

    Des Moines Recruiting Battalion to be Deactivated Senator Chuck Grassley released the following statement after learning that the Army would be consolidating the Des Moines Recruiting Battalion headquarters to Minneapolis.  Grassley and the Iowa congressional delegation have written several letters to the Secretary of the Army.  Grassley also...
  • 02.14.2008

    Grassley says hold on imported blood thinner component underscores questions about FDA foreign inspections WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley is asking questions about whether deficiencies at a Chinese manufacturing plant that’s never been inspected by the Food and Drug Administration could be behind adverse reactions in hundreds of U.S....
  • 02.14.2008

    Grassley Asks Government to Stay Out of the Way of Victims of Terror Seeking Justice Senator authored law that allows Americans to sue terrorists for financial compensation               WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley, along with several colleagues, sent a letter to Secretary of State...
  • 02.14.2008

    Grassley works to ensure gifted and talented students keep support For Immediate Release   Thursday, February 14, 2008   Grassley works to ensure gifted and talented students keep support                 WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has asked the U.S. Secretary of...
  • 02.14.2008

    nursing home care bill introduced           WASHINGTON — Senators Chuck Grassley and Herb Kohl today are introducing legislation to improve the quality of care in nursing homes with more and better information for consumers provided by the federal government on the Nursing Home Compare website,...
  • 02.14.2008

    Grassley works to ensure gifted and talented students keep support For Immediate Release   Thursday, February 14, 2008   Grassley works to ensure gifted and talented students keep support                 WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has asked the U.S. Secretary of...
  • 02.14.2008

    Des Moines Recruiting Battalion to be Deactivated Senator Chuck Grassley released the following statement after learning that the Army would be consolidating the Des Moines Recruiting Battalion headquarters to Minneapolis.  Grassley and the Iowa congressional delegation have written several letters to the Secretary of the Army.  Grassley also...
  • 02.14.2008

    Grassley works to ensure gifted and talented students keep support For Immediate Release   Thursday, February 14, 2008   Grassley works to ensure gifted and talented students keep support                 WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has asked the U.S. Secretary of...
  • 02.13.2008

    House Farm Bill Proposal Senator Chuck Grassley today released the following comment after House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson and Ranking Member Bob Goodlatte made available their outline for a farm bill.                        ...
  • 02.13.2008

    Grassley says veterans should fill job vacancies at the IRS WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today there are job opportunities at the Internal Revenue Service and he’s asking the Treasury Secretary to do everything possible to hire veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars for these vacant positions. "There’s a lot of room for improvement...
  • 02.11.2008

      Grassley Call-in TV Show to Air Live on Wednesday, February 13     Senator Encourages Iowans to Tune-in, Ask Questions          WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that his monthly call-in show will air live on Wednesday, February 13, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. (Central Time) on television stations across Iowa...
  • 02.11.2008

    GRASSLEY, SCHUMER WARN PAYDAY LENDERS: STAY AWAY FROM AMERICANS’ REBATE CHECKS With Uncle Sam About To Mail Rebate Checks To Help Jumpstart Economy, Scams May Emerge Promising Money Up Front—But With a Catch In Letter, Senators Urge Top Payday Loan Companies And Tax Preparers To Steer Clear of Predatory Tactics Similar to So-Called “Refund...
  • 02.08.2008

    Grassley seeks information about tax-exempt charity in Iowa Click Here to view Grassley's letter to CARE Initiatives
  • 02.08.2008

    Grassley Q & A: Black History Month    Q: How have you honored Black History Month? A:  On February 1, I traveled to Atlanta to speak at the New Baptist Covenant. I was humbled to be in Martin Luther King Jr.’s hometown as Black History Month was just beginning. Dr. King was a symbol of hope during the civil rights movement of the 1960s...
  • 02.08.2008

    Grassley seeks information about tax-exempt charity in Iowa Click Here to view Grassley's letter to CARE Initiatives
  • 02.07.2008

    Grassley Delivers Good News: Northwest Airlines to Serve Dubuque Airport             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced to a group of Dubuque area representatives who were in Washington, DC that Northwest Airlines would begin service at the Dubuque Regional Airport starting June...
  • 02.06.2008

    National Drug Prevention and Education Week Clears Senate WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that last night a resolution passed the Senate designating the week of February 10 as National Drug Prevention and Education Week. Grassley introduced the resolution with Senator Joe Biden of Delaware . Grassley and Biden serve as Co-Chairman and Chairman...
  • 02.05.2008

    Grassley: Tax Relief Has Boosted Federal Revenue Base, is Separate from Entitlement Problem Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley Finance Committee Hearing on Administration’s Budget: Revenue Proposals February 5, 2008 Today, we focus on the revenue side of the budget. It is almost entirely in this committee’s jurisdiction. The President’s budget acknowledges...