EU lags on agricultural biotech approval
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and Editors
To: Reporters and Editors
Re: European Union agricultural biotech policies
Da: Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Finance Committee, with jurisdiction over international trade, today made the following comment on the failure of the...
Grassley Yearly Meetings in Every Iowa County Begin This Week
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today reminded Iowans that he will once again begin his annual tour of Iowa’s 99 counties with visits to 12 counties this week.
“These meetings help generate...
Yale details increased student aid
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and editors
Re: Yale announcement on student aid
Da: Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Finance Committee, with jurisdiction over tax policy, has a long-standing interest in tax-exempt policy. Last September, the committee held a hearing that focused in part...
Office of Civil Rights hearing agreed to
For Immediate Release
Monday, January 14, 2008
Agriculture Committee Agrees to Grassley Request for Hearing on Office of Civil Rights
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the Senate Agriculture Committee has...
National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission Reported to Favor Gas Tax
According to media reports, a public-private panel next week will recommend increasing the federal gasoline tax as part of long-awaited recommendations on revamping surface transportation financing. A majority of the 12-member National Surface Transportation Policy...
FBI Mismanagement of Money Used in Undercover Investigations
Senator Chuck Grassley made the following statement after the Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General released a scathing report that showed mismanagement of money used in undercover investigations. The report included an example of a FISA warrant being halted because of...
Grassley: DHS Extends Filing Deadline for Chemical Security Site Assessments of Agriculture Facilities
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the Department of Homeland Security has indefinitely extended the filing deadline for agricultural facilities or operations that would be required to register chemicals of interest as required by...
Grassley Begins Annual Visits to Every Iowa County
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today that he will once again begin his annual tour of Iowa ’s 99 counties with visits to 12 counties during the week of January...
Grassley: $235,049 to Four Iowa Fire Departments
WASHINGTON– Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $235,049 in grants to four Iowa fire departments. The funds are through the Assistance to Firefighter Grant...
Grassley Announces Two Students Selected to Senate Youth Program
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Danielle Hoksins of Baxter and Lindsey Van Beek of Inwood have been selected to participate in the 46th Annual United States Senate Youth Program. Hoskins and Van Beek will receive $5,000 scholarships and will serve as delegates for the...
Grassley Q & A: Universal Letter Writing Week
Q: What is Universal Letter Writing Week?
A: Universal Letter Writing Week is observed every January. The purpose is to encourage people across the world to sit down and write a hand-written letter to a loved one, friend, city official or even members of Congress. I’ve received...
Grassley works to expand export opportunities for Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is on an international trade trip this week where he’s addressing issues that affect Iowa agriculture with officials in Morocco, Turkey, the Czech Republic and Spain...
What’s Ahead in 2008
By U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley
On a crisp winter night in early January, Iowans once again successfully kicked off another presidential nominating contest. In 1,781 precincts across the state, a record number of caucus-goers underscored how seriously Iowans uphold their civic duty and passion for electoral...
Grassley Praises Yale’s Endowment Announcement, Looks for More Action on Tuition Affordability
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and editors
Re: Yale announcement on endowment pay-out
Da: Monday, Jan. 7, 2008
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Finance Committee, with jurisdiction over tax policy, has a long-standing interest in tax-exempt policy....
Grassley Q and A: Performance Enhancing Drugs
Q: What is being done to curb the use of performance enhancing drugs?
A:I grew up in New Hartford as a big fan of baseball. Like millions of other Americans, I looked forward to watching and participating in America's pastime each...
Grassley: 41 Iowa Projects Receive More than $7 million
NEW HARTFORD – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that 41 Iowa projects have been awarded a total of more than $7 million to support programs that provide a range of assistance to homeless persons. The grants are...
Grassley Asks President to Grant Assistance for Iowa After Devastating Ice Hits State
WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley today sent a letter to President George Bush asking for prompt consideration of a request for federal assistance for several Iowa counties after heavy winter storms...
109th Congress Wraps Up Business
by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley
In the final days of 2006, the 109th Congress wrapped up business with final passage of key tax, health and trade legislation that will bring pocketbook relief to hard-working taxpayers, reward quality health care services administered to Medicare beneficiaries, open new marketing...
React to Filing Season Announcement from the IRS
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
FR: Jill Kozeny, 202/224-1308 for U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
RE: React to Filing Season Announcement from the IRS
DA: Thursday, December 27, 2007
Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance, issued the comment below about the...
Grassley Q & A: 2007 Health Care Wrap-up
Q: What was included in the end-of-the-year Medicare legislation?
A: Medicare legislation got caught in a back up in 2007 when Congress waited until the 11th hour to pass most all of the spending bills required to keep the...
