Grassley Urges Additional Funding for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
? In a letter to Senate appropriators, Sen. Chuck Grassley has requested $1.7 billion in regular funds and $300 million in emergency funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in fiscal 2003. This would be a continuation of the fiscal 2002 funding...
Grassley: Senate Passes Legislation to Protect Consumers from Identity Theft
? Sen. Chuck Grassley said the U.S. Senate has passed legislation to help prevent identity theft and to mitigate the harm to individuals victimized by identity thieves.
Grassley co-sponsored The Identity Theft Victims Assistance Act, which was passed by voice vote. The bill has now...
Grassley: New Homeland Security Department Passes Senate
Senator Says Whistleblowers Key to Success of New Department
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that legislation to create a Department of Homeland Security has been forwarded to the President for his signature. The bill includes a number of provisions championed by Grassley.
"While Congress acts to...
Grassley: Disaster Assistance Available to Four Iowa Counties
?Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that disaster assistance is available to Dickinson, Emmet, Lyon and Osceola as contiguous disaster counties. These counties are available for disaster assistance as contiguous counties following the primary designation of a number of southwest Minnesota...
Quality Check-List For Nursing Homes
By Senator Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
American consumers are known for their shopping savvy. Whether searching for the best deal on a car, computer or this season’s "must-have" toy, Americans spend valuable time comparison-shopping either on-line or on Main Street.
Usually, the extra time spent is well worth...
Word On: Whistleblowers
Q: What prompted your longstanding advocacy of whistleblowers?
A: Whistleblowers are unsung heroes who often risk losing their livelihoods, friends and career to expose wrongdoing. It takes courage and integrity to go against the grain, especially in tightly controlled organizations like the Pentagon and the Federal Bureau of...
Grassley Praises Senate Confirmation of Iowan for Farm Credit Administration Board
Nancy Pellett, of Atlantic, Passes Senate
? The Senate last night confirmed by voice vote the nomination of Nancy C. Pellett, of Atlantic, to serve on the three-member Farm Credit Administration Board.
Board members make policy for the Farm Credit Administration, which is...
Grassley Announces Funding to Iowa Through Fair Housing Initiative Program
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that the Iowa Civil Rights Commission has been award $98,543 by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funding will support its "Expanding the Dream ? Providing the Tools to Ensure Sufficient Accessible Housing in Iowa...
Grassley: Senate Approves Iowa Judicial Nominee
Reade Confirmed for U.S. District Court Judge
? The Senate last night approved by voice vote the nomination of Iowan Linda Reade to serve as U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of Iowa. Reade is from Urbandale.
"Judge Reade's past experience and strong track record of public service make her...
Grassley Extends Federal Judgeship Application Deadline
Vacancy on 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that he has extended the deadline for Iowans interested in applying for a federal judgeship on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Grassley said Iowans should submit their applications by Nov. 22.
A vacancy on the 8th...
Grassley Extends Federal Judgeship Application Deadline
Vacancy on 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that he has extended the deadline for Iowans interested in applying for a federal judgeship on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Grassley said Iowans should submit their applications by Nov. 22.
A vacancy on the 8th...
nursing home quality initiative
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance and a longtime advocate of improving nursing home care, made the following comment on the national implementation of the administration's nursing home quality initiative.
"I support the administration's focus on nursing home quality. This project can go a long...
Grassley Investigates FBI Treatment of Whistleblower Agent
? Sen. Chuck Grassley is asking for an investigation of allegations that an FBI agent who has testified before Congress and spoken to the media about FBI problems is suffering reprisals for his criticisms.
"Any FBI agent should be able to speak publicly about any issues that don't compromise...
Word On: Human Smuggling
Q: What steps have you taken to crack down on the smuggling of illegal immigrants into the U.S.?
A: While such criminal activity unfortunately has been a problem for years, the recent finding of 11 deceased victims aboard a rail car in Denison exposed the tragic risks wrought by human smuggling. For nearly four months, the...
A Chairman’s To Do List
By Senator Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
American voters made history in the 2002 mid-term congressional elections. First, more Americans went to the polls than in 1998, reversing a discouraging trend during mid-term cycles. And when they cast their ballots, voters bucked another well-established trend of American politics, i.e.,...
Welfare, Medicaid, and S-CHIP
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on his intentions for welfare, Medicaid, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program when he resumes the committee chairmanship.
"After six years, the welfare reform act expired Sept. 30, 2002. The Senate's Democratic...
Iowa State's White Paper Regarding Pharmaceutical-Producing Plants
Response to the BIO Guidance concerning "Plants Intended Not to Be Used for Food or Feed"From the Director of the Plant Sciences Institute at Iowa State University
It is important for the State of Iowa to respond to the draft guidance from BIO concerning "Plants Intended Not to Be Used for...
Grassley Continues Efforts to Support Biotech Crop Production in Iowa
Senator Works with USDA, Iowa State to Ensure Fair Treatment for Iowa Producers
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Iowa State University have issued statements in response to the recent announcement by the Biotechnology Industry Organization...
Grassley Continues Efforts to Support Biotech Crop Production in Iowa
Senator Works with USDA, Iowa State to Ensure Fair Treatment for Iowa Producers
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Iowa State University have issued statements in response to the recent announcement by the Biotechnology Industry Organization...
Grassley Continues Efforts to Support Biotech Crop Production in Iowa
Senator Works with USDA, Iowa State to Ensure Fair Treatment for Iowa Producers
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Iowa State University have issued statements in response to the recent announcement by the Biotechnology Industry Organization...
