Grassley Extends Federal Judgeship Application Deadline
Vacancy on 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that he has extended the deadline for Iowans interested in applying for a federal judgeship on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Grassley said Iowans should submit their applications by Nov. 22.
A vacancy on the 8th...
nursing home quality initiative
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance and a longtime advocate of improving nursing home care, made the following comment on the national implementation of the administration's nursing home quality initiative.
"I support the administration's focus on nursing home quality. This project can go a long...
Grassley Investigates FBI Treatment of Whistleblower Agent
? Sen. Chuck Grassley is asking for an investigation of allegations that an FBI agent who has testified before Congress and spoken to the media about FBI problems is suffering reprisals for his criticisms.
"Any FBI agent should be able to speak publicly about any issues that don't compromise...
Word On: Human Smuggling
Q: What steps have you taken to crack down on the smuggling of illegal immigrants into the U.S.?
A: While such criminal activity unfortunately has been a problem for years, the recent finding of 11 deceased victims aboard a rail car in Denison exposed the tragic risks wrought by human smuggling. For nearly four months, the...
A Chairman’s To Do List
By Senator Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
American voters made history in the 2002 mid-term congressional elections. First, more Americans went to the polls than in 1998, reversing a discouraging trend during mid-term cycles. And when they cast their ballots, voters bucked another well-established trend of American politics, i.e.,...
Welfare, Medicaid, and S-CHIP
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on his intentions for welfare, Medicaid, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program when he resumes the committee chairmanship.
"After six years, the welfare reform act expired Sept. 30, 2002. The Senate's Democratic...
Iowa State's White Paper Regarding Pharmaceutical-Producing Plants
Response to the BIO Guidance concerning "Plants Intended Not to Be Used for Food or Feed"From the Director of the Plant Sciences Institute at Iowa State University
It is important for the State of Iowa to respond to the draft guidance from BIO concerning "Plants Intended Not to Be Used for...
Grassley Continues Efforts to Support Biotech Crop Production in Iowa
Senator Works with USDA, Iowa State to Ensure Fair Treatment for Iowa Producers
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Iowa State University have issued statements in response to the recent announcement by the Biotechnology Industry Organization...
Grassley Continues Efforts to Support Biotech Crop Production in Iowa
Senator Works with USDA, Iowa State to Ensure Fair Treatment for Iowa Producers
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Iowa State University have issued statements in response to the recent announcement by the Biotechnology Industry Organization...
Grassley Continues Efforts to Support Biotech Crop Production in Iowa
Senator Works with USDA, Iowa State to Ensure Fair Treatment for Iowa Producers
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Iowa State University have issued statements in response to the recent announcement by the Biotechnology Industry Organization...
Word On: Biotech Ban
Q: Why did the biotechnology industry recently advise against raising pharmaceutical-producing plants in Iowa and other states where production agriculture predominates?
A: The recently announced decision by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) has stirred up a storm in Iowa and other states in the Corn Belt. The...
Good Corporate Citizenship
By Senator Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Almost universally, Iowans bemoan the political advertising blanketing the airwaves prior to an election. Beyond the blitzkrieg of campaign television and radio ads, targeted direct mail marketing drives, door-to-door campaign calls and town square political rallies make many voters...
investigation of Harvey Pitt/William Webster issue
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the Securities and Exchange Commission Inspector General's investigation into whether Chairman Harvey Pitt concealed information about William Webster from fellow commissioners.
"As a strong supporter of...
Grassley Receives Award for Work to Improve Nursing Homes
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, has received an award for "those whose outstanding efforts in public policy have improved the care of nursing home residents." The award came from the National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform, one of the nation's most...
Grassley Seeks Overhaul of FBI's Translation Unit
Iowa Senator Cites High Stakes in War on Terrorism
? Sen. Chuck Grassley has asked the FBI Director to conduct a top-to-bottom review and to arrange an independent examination of the FBI's translation capabilities given the importance of accurate and timely translations to homeland security and the war on...
Legislative Graveyard
By Senator Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
The public’s disdain for partisanship and gridlock in Washington is exposed regularly in opinion polls. It’s also readily apparent in my county meetings in Iowa. Whether I speak at a civic group’s event, visit hospitals, schools, and main street businesses or meet with workers on the...
Word On: Medal of Honor Flag
Q: What is the Medal of Honor Flag?
A: Thanks to the inspiration of a central Iowa army veteran from Jefferson in Greene county, Congress adopted the idea to pay tribute to those who are awarded the U.S. military’s highest honor with an official Medal of Honor flag. In late October, President Bush signed the annual...
Sen. Paul Wellstone
Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following comment about the plane crash in Minnesota today that killed Sen. Paul Wellstone and members of his family and staff, as well as two pilots.
"Sen. Wellstone was a good friend, and I am deeply saddened today. Paul Wellstone loved politics and never shied away from a fight for what he believed. I...
Grassley to Host Seminar on Preventing School Violence
U.S. Secret Service Will Make Presentation at Grassley's Invitation
? Sen. Chuck Grassley said today that Iowa educators and law enforcement officials will have access to the analysis and recommendations of the U.S. Secret Service on preventing school violence during a seminar he will host next month...
Grassley to Host Seminar on Preventing School Violence
U.S. Secret Service Will Make Presentation at Grassley's Invitation
? Sen. Chuck Grassley said today that Iowa educators and law enforcement officials will have access to the analysis and recommendations of the U.S. Secret Service on preventing school violence during a seminar he will host next month...
