Lessons to Learn from Enron’s Collapse
When the nation’s seventh-largest company files the largest business bankruptcy proceedings in U.S. history, shockwaves are bound to reverberate through economic, political, financial and legal circles. But to the shareholders, workers and retirees who invested faithfully in the Enron Corp. stock, such a...
Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley - Budget Committee Hearing
With today's announcement that the federal government is once again facing near-term budget deficits, we're going to hear a lot of talk from the critics about the need to postpone or even repeal last year's bipartisan tax cut.
The critics say we should revisit the tax cut for two reasons. First,...
Senate Committee Considers Iowa Judicial Nominees
Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing for Melloy, Gritzner
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to consider federal judicial nominees Michael Melloy of Cedar Rapids and James Gritzner of West Des Moines.
In July 2001, President Bush nominated Melloy to serve as...
Grassley, Baucus Seek Disclosure of Enron Tax Records
? Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley today asked Enron Corp. to publicly disclose all company tax records, including those related to Enron's affiliated companies or partnerships.
The text of today's letter transmitted to Enron Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey...
Farm Bill for 21st Century
As a farmer-lawmaker, it’s always refreshing for me to meet with Iowa farmers in their hometown communities and talk "shop." With federal farm policy up for renewal this year, Iowa farmers and the state’s entire economy have a lot at stake with what gets included or excluded in the nation’s farm program.
During the...
Word On: The National Writing Project
Q: What is the National Writing Project?
A: A nonprofit, educational organization based in California, the National Writing Project launched a teacher-to-teacher training initiative in 1974 with the intent of creating a nationwide network of instructors committed to quality writing instruction from kindergarten...
Farm Bill for 21st Century
As a farmer-lawmaker, it’s always refreshing for me to meet with Iowa farmers in their hometown communities and talk "shop." With federal farm policy up for renewal this year, Iowa farmers and the state’s entire economy have a lot at stake with what gets included or excluded in the nation’s farm program.
During the...
Grassley Works to Protect Livestock Growers from Unfair, Deceptive Practices
Senator's Amendment Will Close Loophole in Packers and Stockyards Act
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that the Senate adopted an amendment to the farm bill he offered with Sen. Tom Harkin to provide protections to farmers who raise livestock under production contracts.
"Today's...
Grassley Seeks Funding for National Guard Anti-Drug Program
-- Sen. Chuck Grassley, co-chairman of the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, today urged the Office of National Drug Control Policy to find necessary funding to continue the National Guard counter-drug program. The program is facing a $40 million budget shortfall.
Grassley's letter...
Grassley: Enron News Underscores Need for Tax Shelter Legislation
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today said revelations that Enron might have used tax-haven subsidiaries to avoid taxes and hide its financial debts underscore the need for tax shelter legislation.
For several months, Grassley has been the lead Republican in...
Grassley Looks Forward to Senate Debate on His Farm Bill Amendment
Senator Works to Keep Payments Aimed at Family-sized Farmers
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today released a summary of his payment limitations amendment to the farm bill. Debate on the farm bill is expected to proceed soon after Congress returns from the holiday recess.
Grassley was to offer the...
Grassley comments on Sen. Ted Kennedy's Proposed Repeal of Tax Relief
Sen. Kennedy is an important leader. Whenever he speaks, I pay close attention because he's a serious and effective legislator who often reflects the heart and soul of the Democratic Caucus. I've been pleased to work with Senator Kennedy on many bipartisan proposals and look forward to...
Senator Kennedy's speech
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, made the following comment in anticipation of Sen. Edward Kennedy's planned speech this afternoon. Kennedy is expected to call for dismantling many of the tax cuts enacted through bipartisan tax relief legislation last spring.
"First, I don't think Senator Kennedy's...
Grassley Explores New Protections for Retirement Plan Participants
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, is pursuing whether Congress should tighten up protections for retirement plan participants in light of Enron's collapse.
"Millions of Americans have hundreds of billions of dollars invested in employer-sponsored retirement...
WTO ruling on taxes
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, made the following comment on today's ruling by the World Trade Organization on international tax issues.
"The TPA bill passed by the Finance Committee includes a provision that calls for the next round of the World Trade Organization to comprehensively address these...
Grassley Explores New Protections for Retirement Plan Participants
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, is pursuing whether Congress should tighten up protections for retirement plan participants in light of Enron's collapse.
"Millions of Americans have hundreds of billions of dollars invested in employer-sponsored retirement...
Leave No Child Behind
by Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
Iowa public schools have earned a national reputation for educational excellence. Appropriately, Iowa educators, parents and administrators take pride in their hometown schools. And particularly in rural areas, where the public school often defines a community and in some cases helps anchor the...
Word On: Gifted and Talented Education
Q: What is the Jacob K. Javits program?
A: Congress recognized an important need to encourage and develop challenging learning environments for school children in America who are blessed with unique gifts and extraordinary academic talents. In 1988, Congress enacted the "Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented...
Grassley Releases FBI Restructuring Recommendations
Iowa Senator a Longtime Advocate for FBI Reform
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today released his recommendations for restructuring the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Grassley is ranking member of the Judiciary Crime and Drugs Subcommittee which is responsible for all major criminal justice legislation before...
Senators Release GAO Review Of Double Standard In FBI Discipline
- A review by the General Accounting Office confirms testimony offered during a Senate Judiciary Committee FBI oversight hearing that the FBI gave only mild letters of censure to high-ranking FBI executives whose travel expenses were improperly paid when they attended a former FBI deputy...
