Senate Approves Attorney General Nominee
Senator Chuck Grassley tonight released the following statement after Judge Michael Mukasey was confirmed by the Senate to be the next Attorney General of the United States. Grassley is a senior member of the Judiciary Committee.
“Judge Mukasey is a man of the law who appears to be fiercely independent,...
Grassley: $397,326 to Seven Iowa Fire Departments
WASHINGTON– Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S Department of Homeland Security has awarded $397,326 in grants to seven Iowa fire departments. The funds are through the Assistance to Firefighter Grant...
Grassley Call-in TV Show to Air Live on Wednesday, November 14
Senator Encourages Iowans to Tune-in, Ask Questions
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that his monthly call-in show will air live on Wednesday, November 14, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. (Central Time) on television...
Grassley seeks transparency, unbiased information about cancer drugs and other medicines
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley wants to know how the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assesses the content of the journals of science and medicine that it uses, in part, to make...
Prepared Payment Limits Amendment Floor Statement
Dorgan/Grassley Payment Limits Amendment
Thank you Mr. President. I think everyone in this body would agree that we need to provide an adequate safety net for our family farmers.
In recent years however, assistance to farmers has come under increased scrutiny.
The largest...
Grassley Seeks Information from Six Media-based Ministries
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, has asked six media-based ministries for information regarding expenses, executive compensation, and amenities given to executives. The inquiry is part of Grassley’s long-standing interest in making sure...
Grassley Outlines Payment Limits Amendment
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today provided specifics on an amendment to put a hard cap on farm payments that he will offer with Senator Byron Dorgan during the farm bill...
Joshua Omvig Bill Signed into law
Senator Chuck Grassley today made the following statement after President George Bush signed into law the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Bill. The law is named for Joshua Omvig, an Iowa soldier who committed suicide upon returning from serving in...
Grassley comments on the President Veto of WRDA legislation
Senator Chuck Grassley today issued the following statement after President George Bush vetoed the Water Resources Development Act.
"The Water Resources Development Act contains provisions for much needed improvements on the Mississippi River. These improvements are...
Grassley: Federal Grants Available for African American History and Culture
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will be granting funds to African-American museums across the country. This grant program increases the...
Grassley-Authored Legislation Helps Justice Department Recover $1.45 Billion This Year
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department announced this week that another $1.45 billion has been recovered for the U.S. Treasury thanks to whistleblower legislation sponsored in 1986 by Sen. Chuck...
Grassley, Majority of Finance Republicans Urge AMT Relief, Tax Extenders Without Tax Increases
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, and almost all committee Republicans, have urged the chairman to put forth legislation on Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) relief and extensions of expiring tax provisions without...
Grassley Targets Prescription Drug Abuse in Ongoing Battle to Keep Kids Drug Free
WASHINTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Joe Biden of Delaware today introduced the Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2007 as part of an ongoing effort to prevent abuse of this active ingredient in cough medicine, along with other non-prescription and prescription...
Grassley Q & A: Veterans Day
Q: What is the history behind Veterans Day?
A: In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice was reached between the Allied nations and Germany marking the end of fighting in World War I. Woodrow Wilson declared November 11, 1919, the first commemoration of Armistice Day,...
Grassley, Thune Push President, EPA to Research and Approve Higher Ethanol Blends
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said the federal government should begin the testing process to approve higher ethanol blends and ensure that demand for ethanol keeps pace with industry...
Grassley Remarks from Roundtable on Non-profit Hospitals
I wanted to come by briefly and thank you all for attending this roundtable to discuss possible reforms for non-profit hospitals. This is very useful to have the input and views of so many different voices as we look at the questions of charity care, community benefit and other important matters...
Grassley delves further into FDA review of foreign-made pharmaceuticals
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley is following up on his initial inquiry of the Food and Drug Administration regarding its work to ensure the safety of foreign-made pharmaceutical ingredients and medicines...
Endowments May Help Rein In Tuition Hikes
By U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley
The College Board’s new annual survey reveals that the escalating costs of higher education continue to outpace inflation and saddle new graduates with crushing debt that can take years to repay.
According to the survey, tuition for in-state, public, four-year...
Grassley seeks transparency in FDA review of heart health risks with diabetes drug
WASHINGTON --- Sen. Chuck Grassley has asked the Food and Drug Administration to respond to accounts that an agency-convened drug safety oversight board voted earlier this month to keep Avandia on the market...
Grassley Seeks Documents in Arrest of Students Found with Explosive Devices
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today, citing the oversight responsibility of Congress, has asked Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for documents regarding Ahmed Abdellatif Sherif Mohamed and Youssef Samir...
