News Releases

  • 06.22.2007

    Grassley Reiterates Position on Immigration Bill             Senator Chuck Grassley released the following statement regarding the immigration reform bill that is expected to come before the Senate next week.  The Senate debated the bill in late May and early June, but the bill was pulled from...
  • 06.22.2007

    Grassley to Attend Iowa Corn Indy 250 Visit Follows Efforts to Extend Key Tax Incentives for Ethanol                   WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley this weekend will continue his efforts to promote renewable energy at the Iowa Corn Indy 250 at the Iowa Speedway in Newton. ...
  • 06.21.2007

    Breakdown of trade talks Today trade ministers from the United States, European Union, India, and Brazil ended trade negotiations early in Potsdam, Germany, after India and Brazil refused to offer meaningful market access commitments. Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today offered the following comment on the breakdown in...
  • 06.21.2007

    Grassley Testifies on Pigford Claims Remedy Act of 2007 Statement from House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Thank you Mr. Chairman. I would also like to thank the Chairman of the Crime Subcommittee, Chairman Scott, as well as the Chairman of the full Committee, Chairman Conyers, and Congressman...
  • 06.21.2007

    Grassley Looks for Answers to Video Advising How to Skirt H-1B Regulations             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today sent a letter to a Pittsburgh law firm asking for the rationale behind a video posted on www.youtube.com that advises participants in a seminar on how to bypass qualified...
  • 06.21.2007

    Grassley: Iowa Education Initiatives Funded in Appropriations Subcommittee              WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that he has secured funding in the Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee for several projects to enhance education in Iowa...
  • 06.20.2007

    Smithsonian’s independent review report    Today the Smithsonian Institution released its independent review report of the Smithsonian Institution’s management under the recently departed secretary.  Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, has reviewed the Smithsonian’s governance as part of a broad review to help...
  • 06.20.2007

    Grassley Seeks Better Medicare Data on Hospitals’ Uncompensated Care WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, is urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to collect better information from Medicare-participating hospitals on the uncompensated care they provide.   "The reporting instructions and...
  • 06.19.2007

    Grassley Advances Alternative Energy Production Tax Priorities WASHINGTON – Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley today helped to advance tax incentives to produce energy from alternative sources such as corn-based ethanol, cellulosic ethanol, wind, biomass, and biodiesel. Grassley, as the ranking Republican on the Finance Committee, shaped the energy tax incentives...
  • 06.19.2007

    Grassley Advances Alternative Energy Production Tax Priorities WASHINGTON – Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley today helped to advance tax incentives to produce energy from alternative sources such as corn-based ethanol, cellulosic ethanol, wind, biomass, and biodiesel. Grassley, as the ranking Republican on the Finance Committee, shaped the energy tax incentives...
  • 06.19.2007

    Grassley Advances Alternative Energy Production Tax Priorities WASHINGTON – Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley today helped to advance tax incentives to produce energy from alternative sources such as corn-based ethanol, cellulosic ethanol, wind, biomass, and biodiesel. Grassley, as the ranking Republican on the Finance Committee, shaped the energy tax incentives...
  • 06.18.2007

    Grassley Welcomes Smithsonian Governance Report, Looks Forward to Continued Ethics Reform, Transparency Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the Smithsonian Board of Regents Governance Committee’s report. Grassley is interested in ensuring that the Smithsonian Institution overcomes past...
  • 06.15.2007

    Grassley Q & A: Home Safety    Q: What is Home Safety Month? A: Americans often consider their homes a safe haven from other dangers they may face in the world.  But accidents within the home result in close to 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits each year.  The Home Safety Council hoped to draw attention to this serious...
  • 06.15.2007

    Grassley, Salazar 25 x ’25 Resolution Clears Senate Renewable Energy Goal Included in Energy Bill            WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley today said that his 25x’25 resolution passed the Senate by voice vote and will be included in the energy bill.  The resolution says “By 2025, America's...
  • 06.15.2007

    Grassley Honored for Leadership in Agriculture AgriBank District Farm Credit Council Gives Grassley Distinguished Service Award            WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley recently received AgriBank’s District Farm Credit Council’s Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes two members of Congress...
  • 06.14.2007

    Energy Tax Package Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, is a long-time proponent of alternative energy tax incentives. He made the following comment on the energy tax package released by the Finance Committee chairman tonight. The Finance Committee is scheduled to consider the bill on Tuesday. "This bill reflects energy needs in...
  • 06.14.2007

    Grassley Continues Work to Close H-1B and L Visa Loopholes    WASHINGTON -- Senators Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin today continued their quest to ensure that American workers are protected, and that companies who bring in foreign workers are complying with the law.   The Senators today sent a letter to Emilio Gonzalez, the director of the...
  • 06.14.2007

    Grassley Introduces Legislation to Ensure Greater Use of Biodiesel For Immediate Release Thursday, June 14, 2007   Grassley Introduces Legislation to Ensure Greater Use of Biodiesel               WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley has introduced legislation that would mandate the use of...
  • 06.13.2007

    Grassley Works to Reduce Dependency on Foreign Oil WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley said today that an amendment he is co-sponsoring has been filed to the energy bill that is being debated in the U.S. Senate. The legislation would let the federal government take action against price fixing by OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting...
  • 06.13.2007

    Grassley Works to Reduce Dependency on Foreign Oil WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley said today that an amendment he is co-sponsoring has been filed to the energy bill that is being debated in the U.S. Senate. The legislation would let the federal government take action against price fixing by OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting...