Grassley: Justice Department move to block JBS from purchasing National Beef Packing Company
Senator Chuck Grassley issued the comment below about the federal government’s action today to block the acquisition by the third-largest U.S. beef packer, JBS, of the fourth-largest beef...
ICYMI: Make Hospitals Earn Tax-exempt Status - Des Moines Register Editorial
Click here to view a Des Moines Register editorial highlighting Senator Grassley's oversight of hospitals non-profit tax status.
Grassley Q&A: Electoral College
Q: What is the Electoral College?
A:Many people don't realize when they cast a vote for President and Vice President that they actually are casting a vote for electors to vote for the President and Vice President. The electors are chosen as directed by each state's legislature, and in most cases are selected by the...
Grassley: $67,126 Awarded to Iowa Civil Rights Commission
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released $67,126 to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission through the Fair Housing Initiatives Program.
"These funds will help make sure that housing in Iowa meets the standards under the...
Grassley: Obama Tax Plan Has Serious Implications for Small Business Growth
Remarks of Sen. Chuck Grassley
Delivered at the alliantgroup Midwest Tax Conference, West Des Moines, Iowa
Friday, Oct. 17, 2008
I’m glad to talk to you about tax policy for small and medium businesses. I was Chairman and am now Ranking Member of the Senate Finance...
U.S. Department of Justice implements emergency incident support to Iowa
Senator Chuck Grassley made the following comment after the U.S. Department of Justice responded to a letter sent by the Iowa congressional delegation requesting DOJ ensure that special consideration be given to grant applications from state and local law enforcement in Iowa affected...
Grassley: Nearly $77 Million in Energy Assistance to Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released $76,929,443 to Iowa through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the fiscal 2009 Continuing Resolution. These funds are part of $5.1 billion released...
ICYMI: Ties Between Doctors and Stent Makers Queried - New York Times
Read about Senator Grassley's continued look at the relationship between doctors and medical device makers in this New York Times' article.
Grassley, Kohl seek information about money going from medical device makers to doctors Part 1
WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley and Herb Kohl are continuing their campaign to shed light on financial relationships between the pharmaceutical and medical device industries and medical doctors.
Today the senators sent letters asking for...
Grassley: Three Iowa Counties Designated Contiguous Disaster Areas by USDA
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley said today that three counties in Iowa have received a contiguous disaster designation from Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer due to the severe flooding that occurred in 2008.
This designation makes farmers eligible to be considered for...
Grassley, Kohl seek information about money going from medical device makers to doctors Part 2
Finally, please explain the CRF’s policies for accepting industry funding by answering the following questions. For each question, please respond by first repeating the enumerated question followed by the appropriate...
AARP honors Grassley’s legislative leadership for seniors
WASHINGTON --- Senator Grassley today received the “Legislative Excellence Award” from the AARP during a meeting with organization leaders at the AARP office in Des Moines.
According to the CEO of the AARP, Grassley’s “outstanding leadership led to the enactment of legislation...
President signs Grassley, Durbin Bill to Combat Meth
[WASHINGTON, DC] – President George Bush signed the Methamphetamine Production Prevention Act into law yesterday - a week after the Congress unanimously passed the measure. The bill, introduced by Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), makes it easier for pharmacies to use electronic...
ICYMI: Making a Federal Case by Natalie Brewster - ARTnews
Read about Senator Grassley's efforts to bring transparency to the Smithsonian by clicking here.
Grassley: More Than $2.4 Million to Cedar Rapids for Lead Hazard Control
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $2,431,876 in Lead Hazard Control funds to Cedar Rapids Housing...
Grassley: GAO Report Shows Tax-exempt Hospitals Are Left to Define Community Benefit as They See Fit
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, made the following comment on the report released today from the Government Accountability Office, "Nonprofit Hospitals/Variation in Standards and Guidance Limits Comparision of How Hospitals...
Grassley Urges Government to Rein in Executive Compensation, Other Expenses of AIG, Other Companies Receiving Financial Rescue
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, is urging the government to rein in the executive compensation, travel, and other expenses of the companies and banks that are getting financial...
SBA Loans to Iowa Flood Victims
Senator Chuck Grassley made the following comment after the Small Business Administration (SBA) responded to a letter sent by Grassley along with Senators Tom Harkin, John Kerry and Olympia Snowe regarding the rewarding of loans to victims of the historic floods and tornados. A copy of the letter from the SBA is...
Grassley Q&A: Red Ribbon Week
Q: What is Red Ribbon Week?
A:The tradition of Red Ribbon Week goes back 23 years and encourages individuals, families and communities to take a stand against alcohol, tobacco and illegal drug use. Students all over the country pledge to live drug and alcohol free during this week. This year it's October 23-31. The...
SEC IG Report on Bear Stearns Shows SEC Deference to Wall Street
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the Inspector General report on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s treatment of Bear Stearns.
"The Inspector General's findings offer yet another disturbing example of the lack of...
