Today's Medicare trustees' report
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, made the following comment on today's Medicare trustees' report.
"The trustees' report recognizes that health care costs are rising. That's no surprise to anyone. Since Medicare beneficiaries deserve a better program, we took a major step forward with our...
Grassley Plans Hearing on New Freedom Initiative for Elderly, Disabled
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today announced plans to hold a hearing on April 7 to examine President Bush's initiative to streamline services and funding for the elderly and people with disabilities.
"The array of federal services for older Americans...
Word On: Trade with Mexico
Q: How is Mexico’s tax on high fructose corn syrup hurting Iowa corn growers?
A: Mexico launched a protectionist 20 percent sales tax and 20 percent distribution tax on beverages that do not use cane sugar in January 2002. It’s no coincidence that the stiff import tariff virtually shut out high fructose corn syrup sales...
Grassley Praises Key New Tax Guidance for Farmers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today praised the Internal Revenue Service's issuance this week of key tax guidance for farmers. For months, Grassley has been listening to the agricultural community about inadequate guidance and working with the IRS to make sure farmers have...
Keeping Government Accountable
Cold War Workers Waiting on Uncle Sam
For three decades, thousands of Iowa workers toiled in a federal ammunition facility just west of Burlington to help protect America during the Cold War. About 4,000 workers assembled and test-fired nuclear weapons at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middleton from the late 1940s...
U.S. case against China on semiconductors
Today the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced that the United States has filed a case at the World Trade Organization (WTO) challenging China's discriminatory tax rebate policy for integrated circuits. Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Finance Committee, offered the following comments on...
U.S. case against Mexico on high fructose corn syrup
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today commended the decision of the Bush administration to initiate dispute settlement proceedings at the World Trade Organization (WTO) with regard to Mexico's 20 percent tax on soft drinks containing high fructose corn syrup. Sen. Grassley made...
U.S.-Dominican Republic trade agreement
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today welcomed the conclusion of negotiations of the U.S.-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The U.S-Dominican Republic FTA will be "docked onto" the U.S.-Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), which was recently concluded between the...
Grassley Praises Funding to Educate Seniors About New Medicare Benefits
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today praised the Bush administration for dedicating millions of dollars this year and next year for state and local programs that counsel Medicare beneficiaries to help them understand and take advantage of new Medicare...
Grassley Urges Bush to Raise Corn Syrup Dispute With Mexican President
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today urged President Bush to raise the issue of Mexico's tax on soft drinks containing high fructose corn syrup in his meetings tonight and tomorrow with Mexican President Vicente Fox.
Grassley said the Mexican tax...
Grassley: Coordination and Leadership Needed in Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Strategy
Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that the United States faces major challenges in stopping terrorist financing and money laundering. Based on testimony from a hearing before the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control he noted that many positive...
Grassley Continues Town Meetings to Educate Iowans about New Medicare Benefits
Senator Visits Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Jones, Grundy, Black Hawk and Benton Counties
Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today that he will visit seven counties to meet with Iowans during the March Congressional recess to be held March 15 – 19.
Town meetings are planned...
Grassley: Coordination and Leadership Needed in Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Strategy
Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that the United States faces major challenges in stopping terrorist financing and money laundering. Based on testimony from a hearing before the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control he noted that many positive...
Grassley Praises Senate Passage of Miscellaneous Tariffs Bill
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today praised Senate passage of legislation to help U.S. factories compete internationally by suspending duties on products that American factories don't produce domestically. The bill also includes duty-free treatment of handmade...
Grassley Payment Limits Amendment Passes Budget Committee
An amendment offered by Sen. Chuck Grassley to limit farm payments was passed by a bipartisan margin of 16 – 6 during debate of the nation's spending plan before the Senate Budget committee.
Grassley said that momentum continues to build for targeting farm payments to small and medium-sized...
Grassley Praises President's Signing of Social Security Anti-Fraud Bill
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today praised President Bush's signing of bipartisan legislation to rein in several sources of fraud, waste, and abuse of Social Security programs. On Tuesday, the President signed into law the Social Security Protection Act of...
Grassley Readies Payment Limits Amendment to Budget Debate
Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that he plans to offer an amendment to limit farm payments during debate of the nation's spending plan before the Senate Budget committee. The budget sets taxing and spending parameters and provides a blueprint for Congress as it crafts legislation in the coming...
Grassley Exposes Growing Problem of Fake Health Insurance
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today convened a hearing to examine the growing problem of fake health insurance plans and pledged to fight their abuse.
"These con artists are promising health insurance to desperate people, charging them for it, and sticking them with huge,...
U.S.-Morocco trade agreement
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today welcomed the conclusion of negotiations of the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (FTA). His statement follows.
"This agreement is good for America's farmers, manufacturers, and consumers. It will lead to greater access for U.S. products and services in Morocco, a...
Grassley Encourages Local Fire Department to Apply for Assistance
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Makes Funds Available
Sen. Chuck Grassley today encouraged local fire departments in Iowa to apply for funding through the fiscal 2004 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Many Iowa fire departments have benefitted from this program in the past,...
