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Grassley Writes to Congressional Leaders, Vice President on Smithsonian Problems Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction over tax policy including tax-exempt groups, continues to question the Smithsonian secretary’s spending and board governance. Today, Grassley sent letters to the House and Senate leaders and Vice...

Comment about the removal of protestors from Sen. Grassley’s office in Des Moines M E M O R A N D U M   TO:      Reporters and Editors RE:       Protestors in Sen. Grassley’s Des Moines Office DA:      Mon., Febr. 26,...

Grassley: Review of Non-profits’ Political Activity Continues, Despite Fannie Mae Foundation Move Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on Fannie Mae’s announcement that it will close its charitable foundation and will open a new office for corporate giving. Grassley continues to investigate...

Saturday Iraq Vote Senator Chuck Grassley today issued the following statement after the United States Senate failed to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed to a resolution that expresses a sense of the Congress on the current strategy in Iraq.  Grassley voted against proceeding to the bill.   Here is Grassley’s comment.   “This is a rare...

Word On: Daylight Saving Time    Q: Why does Daylight Saving Time start on March 11 this year?   A: During debate on the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Congress expanded incentives for renewable, home-grown energy and traditional, domestic energy supplies to lessen U.S. dependence on foreign oil and strengthen national economic, environmental...

Grassley Schedules Town Meetings During February Congressional Recess Senator Adds Three Town Hall Meetings              WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today that he will visit a total of 27 counties during the February Congressional recess held from February 19-23 and 26. ...

Quad Cities Congressional Delegation Question Defense Department about Use of Rock Island Arsenal in Keeping Soldiers Safe in Iraq and Afghanistan WASHINGTON – Members of the congressional delegation serving the Rock Island Arsenal have sent a letter to Defense Secretary Robert Gates about how the Rock Island Arsenal could be utilized to produce up-armor...

Grassley Receives Trade Award Iowa Senator Honored for his Leadership in American Trade            WASHINGTON– Sen. Chuck Grassley yesterday received the 2007 Trade and Investment Leadership Award from the Emergency Committee on American Trade (ECAT) for his continued work advancing a trade agenda that...

Grassley to Kick Off Annual Visits to Every Iowa County Senator will Visit 13 Counties to Meet with Residents and Answer Questions             WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today that he will continue his annual tour of Iowa with visits to 13 counties during the February congressional...

Grassley: House Tax Package Misses Opportunity for Small Business Tax Relief, Loophole Closers Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the small business tax relief package scheduled for consideration by the House Committee on Ways and Means on Monday. "Thank goodness the House Democratic leaders...

Grassley, Colleagues Remind Korea of Obligation to Accept U.S. Beef Imports Washington, DC– U.S. Senators Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today reminded Korea’s ambassador to the U.S. that Korea’s continued refusal to accept imports of U.S. beef threatens congressional support for a trade agreement between our two countries. Baucus,...

Grassley, Colleagues Remind Korea of Obligation to Accept U.S. Beef Imports Washington, DC– U.S. Senators Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today reminded Korea’s ambassador to the U.S. that Korea’s continued refusal to accept imports of U.S. beef threatens congressional support for a trade agreement between our two countries. Baucus,...

Jarvey Clears Senate Judiciary Committee             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Judge John Jarvey, the nominee to serve as theUnited States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa, has passed the Senate Judiciary...

Grassley, Colleagues Remind Korea of Obligation to Accept U.S. Beef Imports Washington, DC– U.S. Senators Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today reminded Korea’s ambassador to the U.S. that Korea’s continued refusal to accept imports of U.S. beef threatens congressional support for a trade agreement between our two countries. Baucus,...

Grassley Introduces Legislation to Help Black Farmers Receive Justice from USDA             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today introduced legislation to help thousands of African-American farmers who were denied entry into the Pigford v. Glickman settlement, which ended a discrimination lawsuit...

Grassley Works to Provide Whistleblower Protections to Legislative Branch Employees  WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that he is continuing his efforts to keep Congress living by the same rules as everybody else.  He has introduced legislation to that would give the same whistleblower protections to employees in the legislative...

Grassley Schedules Additional Town Meetings During February Congressional Recess Senator to visit 23 Counties from February 19-23             WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today that he will visit an additional 10 counties during the February Congressional recess on February 22 and...

Grassley comments on Mediacom/Sinclair agreement Senator Chuck Grassley released the following statement after learning that Mediacom and Sinclair Broadcasting reached a retransmission consent agreement that will allow KDSM in Des Moines and KGAN in Cedar Rapids to again be broadcast on the Mediacom system.   Here is Grassley’s comment.   “I'm...

Word On: Eyes Wide Open on Earmarks    Q:  What is a congressional “earmark?” A:  The term refers to the widely used, traditional practice lawmakers use to steer tax dollars towards specific projects or programs.  The problem is that it’s common for earmarks to circumvent legislative and oversight channels in Congress.  I’ve...

Iowa Senators Re-Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Veterans Suicide             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley, along with Senator Tom Harkin, today introduced legislation to direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to immediately begin implementing a comprehensive program to prevent suicide...