News Releases

  • 10.16.2008

    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.
  • 10.16.2008

    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...
  • 10.16.2008

    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...
  • 10.16.2008

    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...
  • 10.15.2008

    ICYMI: Making a Federal Case by Natalie Brewster - ARTnews Read about Senator Grassley's efforts to bring transparency to the Smithsonian by clicking here.
  • 10.15.2008

    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...
  • 10.15.2008

    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...
  • 10.14.2008

    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...
  • 10.14.2008

    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...
  • 10.14.2008

    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...
  • 10.10.2008

    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...
  • 10.10.2008

    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...
  • 10.10.2008

    ICYMI: Drugs and Disclosure - New York Times Click here to read a New York Times' editorial concerning the relationship between drug companies and doctors and specifically mentioning Senator Grassley's work to bring transparency to this issue.
  • 10.09.2008

    Grassley Questions Immigration Agency About Fraud in H-1B Program fraud takes opportunities away from American workers and law-abiding employers                WASHINGTON – Following release of an internal report by Citizenship and Immigration Services outlining serious fraud in the H-1B visa...
  • 10.08.2008

    ICYMI: Bailout includes key tax breaks Read about Senator Grassley's work to pass an Alternative Minimum Tax patch and protect millions of taxpayers from a tax increase.
  • 10.08.2008

    Grassley: $198,668 for Workforce Development from U.S. Department of Labor    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Labor has awarded $198,668 to Iowa Workforce Development through Workforce Investment Act National Emergency grant funds.   “These funds will help the workers who lost jobs at Hearth and Home...
  • 10.08.2008

    Grassley: $120,000 to Iowa Public Television to Increase Childhood Literacy                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded a $120,000 grant to Iowa Public Television in Johnston through the Ready to Learn grant...
  • 10.08.2008

    H-1B Visa Fraud Senator Chuck Grassley today released the following comment after U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released an internal report that reveals more than a 20 percent violation rate of the H-1B Visa program.   Grassley has led the effort to close loopholes and enact reform in the H-1B visa program. He introduced a comprehensive...
  • 10.07.2008

    Grassley Praises President’s Signing of Adoption, Foster Care Bill into Law   WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley today praised the signing into law of legislation he initiated to help states move more children from foster care to permanent, loving homes. President Bush signed the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008...
  • 10.07.2008

    Grassley Reminds Commerce Secretary of Brazilian Ethanol’s Access to U.S. Market   WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, with Senate jurisdiction over international trade, today reminded Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez that Brazil already can export its ethanol to the United States duty-free under a carve-out...