Grassley: new GAO report on intergovernmental transfers, Medicaid dollars
Sen. Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance, issued the comment below about a new report today from the Government Accountability Office.
The GAO report assesses the performance of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in carrying out its initiative to end...
Grassley Q & A: Older Americans Month
Q: What is Older Americans Month?
A: Since 1963, the President has designated the month of May as Older Americans Month, to recognize the many contributions that older Americans make. The 60-plus group has changed significantly during the 44-year history of Older Americans Month. Today’s seniors are...
Iowa Perseverance Has Its Rewards
by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley
The resolve of native Iowan Zach Johnson helped the 31-year-old Drake University alumnus secure a berth among an elite group of champions. A hard-won victory secured on Easter Sunday at the Masters revealed deep-seated Midwestern values. Zach Johnson credited hard work, tenacity and...
Grassley on Korea’s Acceptance of U.S. Beef Shipment
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction over international trade, today made the following comment on South Korea’s acceptance of a shipment of U.S. beef.
"I’m glad the shipment made it through. It’s about time. Korea announced that it would resume...
Grassley Amendments Included in Final America Competes Act
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the America Competes Act that passed the Senate last night included two of his amendments. Grassley’s amendments recognize the need to provide challenging and rewarding...
Senators Feinstein and Grassley Introduce Legislation to Penalize Drug Dealers Who Market Candy-Flavored Meth to Children
Senators Feinstein and Grassley also introduce legislation to extend authorization of $20 million grant program to help drug endangered children
Washington, DC – U.S. Senators...
Grassley Works for Action Against Price Fixing by OPEC
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley said today that legislation passed the Senate Judiciary Committee which would let the federal government take action against price fixing by OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. ...
Grassley Works for Action Against Price Fixing by OPEC
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley said today that legislation passed the Senate Judiciary Committee which would let the federal government take action against price fixing by OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. ...
Grassley Urges President to Press Japan to Remove Barriers on U.S. Beef Imports
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction over international trade, today urged President Bush to impress upon the Japanese prime minister the importance of lifting Japan’s scientifically unjustified barriers to U.S. beef...
Grassley Works to Help Students Remain Competitive in Global Economy
WASHINGTON – Grassley today introduced several amendments to the “America Competes Act” that recognize the need to provide challenging and rewarding educational experiences to America’s brightest...
Grassley’s Red Cross Modernization Effort Receives Final Passage, Heads to President
WASHINGTON – A nearly identical version of Sen. Chuck Grassley’s bipartisan legislation to modernize the management structure of the American Red Cross last night received final passage by the full Senate and now heads to the President for his expected signature.
"The Red...
Grassley statement on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales
Sen. Chuck Grassley, a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, issued the statement below about Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Sen. Grassley missed a part of the morning session of the Judiciary Committee hearing last Thursday to attend the funeral of a 32-year staff member. He...
Grassley Urges a Reality Check on IRS’ Private Debt Collection Program
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, is urging his fellow senators to reject inaccurate claims about the Internal Revenue Service’s program to collect taxes using private contractors. In a "Dear Colleague" letter, Grassley points out that the IRS’...
Grassley Q & A: National Crime Victims’ Rights
Q: What is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week?
A: The Office for Victims of Crime at the Department of Justice has recognized National Crime Victims’ Rights Week every April since 1981. This year it’s April 23-27, and the theme is Victims’ Rights: Every Victim, Every Time. Previous themes have...
Grassley: IRS Commissioner Will Bring Skills to Red Cross Position
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and Editors
Re: New leadership at Red Cross
Da: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member and immediate past chairman of the Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction over taxes, has worked to reform governance practices of tax-exempt...
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Healthcare Provided to Rural Veterans
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Healthcare Provided to Rural Veterans
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today introduced legislation with several colleagues that would give the Office of Rural Health at the...
Sen. Grassley's Opening Statement for Committee on Finance Mark-Up of S.3, the Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007
Mr. Chairman, a lot of political hay has been made about the so-called prohibition on Medicare negotiating with drug makers for lower prices under the...
Grassley: Hearing Exposes Shark-infested Waters for Tax Filers
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, said today’s hearing featuring a federal convict who easily stole identities and committed tax fraud, and revelations that paid tax preparers continue to operate with lax federal quality standards and oversight,...
CBO Repeats: Government Interference With Medicare Drug Prices Won’t Work
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and Editors
Re: Senate effort to allow government negotiations of Medicare drug prices
Da: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Late yesterday, the Congressional Budget Office issued a letter saying the Finance Committee chairman’s approach allowing government...
Iowa Senators Introduce Resolution to Honor Master’s Golf Champion
WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin today introduced a Senate resolution honoring fellow Iowan, Zach Johnson, for winning the prestigious Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Ga. It’s expected to pass the...
