Salute to the Magnificent Seven
By Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
With a heavy heart, I grieved the seven fallen astronauts, the brave adventurers aboard Columbia. On Saturday, February 1st, after 16 days in space, their hero’s homecoming abruptly turned into a national tragedy. As the space shuttle fell apart upon re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere in...
Grassley Works to Advance Renewable Fuels Standard Legislation
? In an effort to expand the use of renewable energy, Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that legislation to create a renewable fuels standard will be introduced tomorrow.
"With the current situation in the Middle East, America must reduce its dangerous dependence on foreign oil and expand its use...
Word On: Social Services
Q: Who is served by the federal Social Services Block Grant?
A: The Social Services Block Grant is a federal program which provides services for vulnerable populations, including the elderly, disabled, foster children and disadvantaged kids. Services funded through the program in Iowa include adult residential care, adult day...
Grassley Praises Trade Nominee With Agricultural Background
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today praised the nomination of a candidate to the International Trade Commission with a strong agricultural background. Naming a commissioner with a strong agricultural background was important to Grassley, whose committee has...
Grassley Advances Payment Fixes for Iowa Hospitals, Doctors
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, last night was successful in securing congressional negotiators' approval of payment increases for hospitals in rural and small urban areas and doctors in Iowa and elsewhere. The payment increases were part of an agreement Grassley brokered...
Grassley Continues Visits to Iowa's 99 Counties
Senator Meets with Iowans During Congressional Recess
? In keeping with his pledge to annually visit every county in Iowa, Sen. Chuck Grassley will travel to 19 counties during the Congressional recess in February. The Senator will hold town meetings that focus on jobs and the economy. He'll also be visiting...
Hearing to Focus on Enron's Tax Dealings
Description: One year ago, Finance Committee leaders Sens. Chuck Grassley and Max Baucus asked the congressional Joint Committee on Taxation to analyze the Enron Corp.'s tax records and practices. The senators asked the Joint Committee to determine whether the company's tax practices were legal, somewhat...
Grassley Continues Fight for Family Farmers
Sen. Chuck Grassley has introduced legislation to increase competition in the livestock market. Grassley said today his proposal, Transparency for Independent Livestock Producers Act, would give independent producers a guaranteed share in the marketplace by making improvements to the Mandatory Price Reporting...
Finance Committee to Hold Hearings on Economic Growth, Nominations
Hearing #2: "Examination of Proposals for Economic Growth and Job Creation: Incentives for Investment"
Date/time: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003, at 9:30 a.m.
Location: 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C.Description: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, will...
Grassley Praises Committee Passage of Charitable Incentives, Tax Shelters Enforcement
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today praised the committee's approval of legislation establishing a series of tax breaks to encourage Americans to donate to charities; "sunshine" provisions to promote greater accountability from charities to...
Word On: Free File Your Taxes
Q: What are the advantages of filing your federal taxes electronically?
A: If you’re expecting a refund on your taxes, e-filing is the way to go. The IRS says those who file electronically can expect their refund within ten days, especially when using direct deposit. The turnaround time with the traditional paper return...
Grassley Continues Fight Against Health Care Fraud
? Sen. Chuck Grassley said today that he will pursue a congressional check on the Justice Department for settlements reached under the False Claims Act.
The law, which has become the government's most effective tool against health care fraud, was strengthened in 1986 by legislation sponsored by Grassley....
Rx: Medicine Cabinet Not Campaign Trail
By Senator Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Iowans who tuned in to the State of the Union address heard the president make the case for protecting our national security from international threats and defending the homeland from future acts of terrorism. Since 9/11, I know many Iowans are troubled with unease and...
Grassley, Kohl, Hatch Bill Aims to Stop Class Action Lawsuit Abuse
U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa; Herb Kohl, of Wisconsin; and Orrin Hatch, of Utah have introduced legislation to stop unfair and abusive class action settlements that ignore the best interests of injured plaintiffs.
The "Class Action Fairness Act of 2003" will help people understand...
Tax Relief Bill Pays Tribute to U.S. Service Men and Women
an increasingly important mission in an era of heightened terrorist threat -- are reservists.
Under current law, workers can exclude from their taxable income up to $5,000 of employer-provided child-care expenses. A separate provision of the federal tax code excludes from income benefits provided to...
Rx: Medicine Cabinet Not Campaign Trail
By Senator Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Iowans who tuned in to the State of the Union address heard the president make the case for protecting our national security from international threats and defending the homeland from future acts of terrorism. Since 9/11, I know many Iowans are troubled with unease and...
Committee to Consider Charitable Giving Incentives, Military Tax Fairness
Description: Last year, in the last Congress, the Finance Committee and then the full Senate passed a bill co-authored by Sen. Chuck Grassley, then ranking member, to improve tax equity for members of the military. The bill underwent changes in the House of Representatives and never...
Pentagon Snoops Need Congressional Leash
By Senator Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
The tragic terrorist assault on America in 2001 mobilized the country as folks from all walks of life flocked together in solidarity. From small town U.S.A. to major metropolitan areas from coast to coast, Americans rallied around the flag to grieve for the victims and form...
How the Rubber Meets the Road
By Senator Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Each January I ring in the New Year by pledging to keep a resolution I first made in 1980 when the people of Iowa hired me to represent them in the U.S. Senate. Every year I make certain to visit with Iowans face-to-face in each of our 99 counties. As I launch my 23rd annual road trip...
President's Medicaid proposal
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, made the following comment on the President's Medicaid proposal.
"I'll reserve final judgment on the President's Medicaid proposal until I've had time to study it. However, the President's proposal acknowledges both the complexity of the Medicaid program and the states'...
