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Grassley Launches New "Home Page" for Iowans Iowa Senator Opens New Door to Information about Congress, Federal Government Scott Stanzel 202/224-6197 Continually working to enhance the process of representative government, Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced the launching of a dynamic new Internet home page for Iowans which will provide up-to-date...

Grassley Seeks to Protect Social Security and Personal Records Senator Says Information "Not for Sale" Melissa Kearney 202/224-0484 Seeking to help secure the confidentiality of Social Security numbers and other personal information of individuals, Sen. Chuck Grassley today joined Sen. Dianne Feinstein, of California, to introduce bipartisan legislation...

Grassley, Moseley-Braun Seek Increased Access to Higher Education, Tax Relief Jill Kozeny 202/224-1308 Working to increase access to higher education and provide tax relief for those getting started in the work force, Sen. Chuck Grassley today teamed with Sen. Carol Moseley-Braun of Illinois to introduce a bi-partisan bill that would make the interest on...

Grassley's Northwest Iowa Regional Director Holds Office Hours  Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced his Northwest Iowa regional director, Marliss DeJong, will hold Listening Posts on Thursday, April 17, in the following communities:</B><P><CENTER>Emmetsburg<BR>Palo Alto County...

Grassley To Chair Hearing on Increase in Consumer Bankruptcies Witness List Announced Scott Stanzel 202/224-6197 Sen. Chuck Grassley today released the list of witnesses who will testify Friday morning during a hearing of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts to examine the current crisis in consumer credit and its...

Grassley Introduces Cure to Relieve Farmers Senator Says IRS Ruling Treats Farm Landlords Unfairly Melissa Kearney 202/224-0484 s Cure to Relieve Farmers Senator Says IRS Ruling Treats Farm Landlords Unfairly Washington ? Responding to complaints from Iowa farmers, Sen. Chuck Grassley today will introduce a legislative remedy to cure another instance of...

Grassley Promotes Community Anti-Drug Efforts, Fights Teenage Drug Use Jill Kozeny 202/224-1308 Highlighting the positive difference made by anti-drug coalitions in communities in Iowa and across the country, Sen. Chuck Grassley announced that this week he will introduce legislation to take federal dollars currently being spent for less productive...

Grassley To Chair Hearing on Increase in Consumer Bankruptcies Hearing Set for Friday, April 11 Scott Stanzel 202/224-6197 Seeking to examine the crisis in consumer credit and its relationship to the explosive growth of consumer bankruptcies, Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that he will conduct a hearing as chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on...

Grassley Concludes 25 Open Forums in Des MoinesBR>Senator Seeks Input from Iowans on Aging, Health Care Issues<</strong> Senator Seeks Input from Iowans on Aging, Health Care Issues Melissa Kearney 202/224-0484 ? Linking two high-priority issues affecting virtually every citizen in Iowa, Sen. Chuck Grassley, the new chairman of the Special...

EU/U.S. Meat Exports Sen. Chuck Grassley today issued a comment in response to the decision of the U.S. government to make meat and poultry plants in the European Union (EU) ineligible for export to the United States. Grassley serves as chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on International Trade. Last week, Grassley called on U.S. Trade Representative...

Grassley Seeks Permanent Status for Chapter 12 Iowa Senator Backs Effective Tool, Financial Viability for Family Farmers Jill Kozeny 202/224-1308 Calling it "a trial run that proved a great success," Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that he will seek permanent status for Chapter 12 of the federal bankruptcy code, a provision which allows family farmers...

Grassley Seeks Fair Treatment for American Agriculture Iowa Senator Demands Unequivocal Message: Last Chance for EU to Honor Agreements Jill Kozeny 202/224-1308 Sen. Chuck Grassley today called on U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Charlene Barshefsky to retaliate against the European Union (EU) if by week's end U.S. beef, pork and poultry processing plants...

Grassley Seeks Estate Tax Relie Iowa Senator Works to Help Farmers Pass Down Family Farms Jill Kozeny 202/224-1308 Sen. Chuck Grassley today introduced a comprehensive bill to provide Iowa farmers and family business owners with relief from estate taxes imposed by the federal government. Grassley introduced the legislation along with Senate Majority...

Grassley Launches 25 Open Forums Across Iowa Senator Seeks Input from Iowans on Aging, Health Care Issues Melissa Kearney 202/224-0484 ? Linking two high-priority issues affecting virtually every citizen in Iowa, Sen. Chuck Grassley, the new chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, today announced he will lead a series of open forums in more than...

Grassley Announces Disaster Preparedness Conference Senator's Regional Director will Convene Open Forum Scott Stanzel 202/224-6197 Citing constant flooding concerns along the Missouri River Basin, Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced his Regional Director, Mary Ann Hanusa, will bring federal, state and local officials together for a Disaster Preparedness...

Grassley Urges Ag Secretary Glickman to Extend Crop Insurance Closing Date Cites Software Problems and Late Approval of Crop Revenue Coverage Scott Stanzel 202/224-6197 Due to problems with computer software and the late approval of revenue assurance in Iowa, Sen. Chuck Grassley this week urged Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman to extend the sales...

Grassley Awarded for Contribution to Older Americans Jill Kozeny 202/224-1308 Sen. Chuck Grassley today received recognition for his contribution to older Americans when he was awarded one of this year's Distinguished Service in Aging Awards by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA). "It's a real honor to accept this award...

Grassley Awarded for Contribution to Older Americans Jill Kozeny 202/224-1308 Sen. Chuck Grassley today received recognition for his contribution to older Americans when he was awarded one of this year's Distinguished Service in Aging Awards by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA). "It's a real honor to accept this award...

Grassley Urges President's Help for 10 Northwest Iowa Counties Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, and Sioux Melissa Kearney 202/224-0484 inson, Emmet, Kossuth, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, and Sioux Washington, D.C. ? In a letter sent today to the White House, Sen. Chuck Grassley urged President Bill...

Grassley Announces Funding Secured by Senate for Iowa INS Agents Senator Says Decision Clears Final Hurdle Melissa Kearney 202/224-0484 sion Clears Final Hurdle Washington, D.C. ? Noting that aggressive oversight and hard-fought legislative efforts can make a difference for Iowa, Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced Des Moines soon will get five permanent...