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Grassley Seeks National Study of the Loess Hills - Sen. Chuck Grassley today asked a congressional subcommittee to support to a proposal he has advanced with Sen. Tom Harkin for a federal study on preserving the Loess Hills in western Iowa. The Grassley/Harkin legislation provides $275,000 for completion of a year-long study by the Secretary of the...

GRASSLEY: HCFA MUST SECURE CLEAR INFORMATIONFOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, today pledged to help ensure that older Americans receive critical information about their Medicare options. "Congress has the responsibility of making sure Medicare works," Grassley said. "We have to fix what's wrong with...

Grassley, Harkin Advance Proposal for Study of the Loess Hills - Iowa senators Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin today introduced a joint bill for a federal study of the Loess Hills. The initiative follows action last month by each senator to prompt a review by the federal government of the Loess Hills in western Iowa. Both Grassley and Harkin are scheduled to...

Grassley Helps Win Market Access, Opportunity for Product Made in Iowa - Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that his appeal for more assertive efforts to expand trade opportunities with South Korea have led to an important breakthrough for a leading Iowa-based manufacturer. "Persistence pays off. In this case, the result is fair market access for the...

China and the WTO Senator Grassley issued the following comment regarding reports today about agreement between U.S. and Chinese negotiators on the possible accession to the World Trade Organization. Senator Grassley is chairman of the Senate International Trade Subcommittee. "I am cautiously optimistic about the early reports on key agricultural issues,...

Grassley Seeks Support for Energy Assistance Program - Sen. Chuck Grassley today sought expanded funding for a federal program that helps low-income families, senior citizens and people with disabilities afford home heat. "This program has helped to keep many families from having to choose between heating their homes and putting food on the table. Those...

Grassley to Visit 17 Iowa Communities Senator Meets with Iowans in All 99 Counties Every Year , DC - Keeping in touch with Iowans, Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today his plans to visit 17 Iowa communities in Eastern Iowa next week, from Monday, April 5 to Thursday, April 8, to discuss issues ranging from Social Security and health care, to education and...

Grassley Seeks Additional INS Support and Service Personnel for Iowa - Sen. Chuck Grassley today requested that the INS be directed to consider and respond to the need for additional support and service personnel for the three immigration offices in Iowa. Grassley specifically asked that report language be included in the appropriations bill that provides...

Grassley Works for Family Farmers - Sen. Chuck Grassley said that a six-month extension of the bankruptcy chapter for farmers was signed by the President today. The law was set to expire on April 1. "Congress and the President acted just in time to keep Chapter 12 in place for farmers who may need to reorganize farm debt in the coming months," Grassley...

Senate Hearing to Consider Federal Study of the Loess Hills Iowa senators Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin have announced that their respective bills calling for federal study of the Loess Hills will be considered next month by a congressional subcommittee. Both items are on the April 15 calendar of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Historic Preservation and...

Grassley Works for American Agriculture Asserts Congressional Authority to Regulate Foreign Commerce Senator Chuck Grassley has introduced a bill to give Congress an opportunity to review the terms under which China might be admitted to the World Trade Organization. "My legislation is about making sure American agriculture is not sold-out in a political...

Grassley Pressures IRS to Provide Tax Guidance to Farmers Sen. Chuck Grassley joined Sen. Kit Bond of Missouri today in calling upon Internal Revenue Commissioner Charles O. Rossotti to take immediate action to provide IRS guidance to farmers who are taking advantage of a new income-averaging law, which Congress enacted in 1997. "The downturn in the farm...

Grassley: 20 New INS Agents Approved for Iowa Iowa Senator Also Seeks Additional Casework Personnel - Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that 20 new INS law enforcement agents soon will be on the job in Iowa. "Today's decision means that nearly three times as many agents will be working in Iowa to crack down on illegal immigration problems. Under...

Grassley Rebukes California Governor for Bending to Big Oil American farmers stood to gain 26 cents per bushel , D.C. -Sen. Chuck Grassley said action taken today by Gov. Gray Davis of California forfeits a golden opportunity to increase 1999 corn prices by 26-cents per bushel. In a sharply worded letter to Davis, the Iowa senator expressed his...

Grassley Continues Pledge to Visit Iowa's 99 Counties Every Year Iowa's Senior U.S. Senator Will Meet With Iowans in 17 Counties Next Week , D.C. - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley will hold meetings next week in 17 Iowa counties, including visits to a wind energy farm, a software provider for long-term care facilities, an assisted living center, a youth services...

Grassley Promotes Greater Access to Federal Courtroom , DC - Sen. Chuck Grassley today introduced a bill to let cameras in the federal courtroom. "The change would give the public greater access to the legal system and keep the federal judiciary more accountable," he said. "Nearly every state already gives cameras access to the courts. And no state has ever...

Grassley Shows Appreciation, Seeks Support for Family Caregivers , DC - Sen. Chuck Grassley today convened a hearing to mark the contribution made by family caregivers and promote a new federal initiative to help families take care of relatives who have chronic illnesses or disabilities. Grassley said an estimated 22 million Americans provide critical...

Crop Insurance As the second-ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, Sen. Chuck Grassley last week led a successful effort behind-the-scenes to win approval for $6 billion in new farm budget authority to enhance the crop insurance program and for other farm risk management tools. The $6 billion would be available over four years beginning in fiscal...

Grassley Wins Amendment to Beef-Up Appeals Process Initiative Part of Ongoing Effort to Improve Quality of Care in Nursing Homes Sen. Chuck Grassley today won Senate approval to give additional resources to the federal agency charged with judging appeals of fines against nursing homes who fail to meet federal standards. The amendment Grassley offered to...

Grassley Wins Amendment to Beef-Up Appeals Process Initiative Part of Ongoing Effort to Improve Quality of Care in Nursing Homes Sen. Chuck Grassley today won Senate approval to give additional resources to the federal agency charged with judging appeals of fines against nursing homes who fail to meet federal standards. The amendment Grassley offered to...