Statement of Senator Grassley and Summary to Grassley Amendment on the Unlawful Employment of Aliens
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 made it unlawful for employers to knowingly hire or employ someone who is not authorized to work in the United States; and it required employers to check the identity and work authorization documents of...
Grassley, Vitter Amendment Tightens Loophole in Immigration Reform Bill
WASHINGTON --- Sen. Chuck Grassley has won passage of an amendment to the immigration reform bill currently being debated in the Senate.
The amendment, introduced by Grassley and Sen. David Vitter of...
Grassley, Baucus, Stark examine process used to accredit hospitals, seek to improve hospital quality
WASHINGTON — Members of Congress this week asked the Commission responsible for assessing the safety of America’s hospitals and, in turn, determining the eligibility of hospitals to participate in the Medicare program, to answer questions about the...
Grassley to Host Meeting with Newton Mayor and Asst. Secretary of Labor
WASHINGTON --- Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that he will host a meeting with Newton Mayor Chaz Allen and Assistant Secretary of Labor Emily Stover DeRocco on June...
Grassley, Iowa and Illinois Delegation Request Analysis of BRAC Cost Estimates
WASHINGTON --- Sen. Chuck Grassley said today that he is concerned that the cost estimates used for the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process significantly underestimated the cost of the TACOM-Rock Island...
Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley on the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill and amendment 3961, offered by Senator Johnny Isakson of Georgia.
“On Tuesday, the Senate had an opportunity to take a positive step forward in securing the border. Senator Isakson from Georgia offered an amendment to commit the Congress to securing the border...
Senator says FDA should stop citing a fraudulent Ketek study, seeks access to information
WASHINGTON --- Sen. Chuck Grassley said it’s "mystifying" that the Food and Drug Administration continues to provide information the agency knows is fraudulent about the safety of the antibiotic Ketek, and he’s keeping the pressure on for more information about the...
Senators announce bipartisan bill to allow penalty-free enrollment in new prescription drug plan
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators said today they will seek immediate action on new legislation to waive the enrollment penalty for...
Grassley Comments on the President's Immigration Address
Senator Chuck Grassley tonight released the following statement after the president’s address to the nation.
"Congress has a duty to pass comprehensive immigration reform, but as we found out in 1986, amnesty is not the answer. When I voted for the 1986 immigration reform bill we had one to two...
Grassley Asks President to Back-Off Ethanol Tariff Proposal
Grassley, Talent Take Lead
WASHINGTON --- Sen. Chuck Grassley today sent a letter to President George Bush to challenge his recent rhetoric on lifting the tariff on imported ethanol. Grassley, sent the letter along with Sens....
Grassley Reminds Medicare Beneficiaries of Deadline to Sign Up for Prescription Drugs
***An audio comment is now available from Senator Grassley regarding the Medicare Prescription Drug sign-up deadline. The comment can be found at http://www.src.senate.gov . The comment can also be found by dialing 1-800-545-1267 and then pressing the number...
Grassley, Baucus say it’s premature to increase role of contractors for Medicare quality
WASHINGTON — Sens. Chuck Grassley and Max Baucus today said that concerns about effectiveness and expenditures should be put to rest before the federal government gives more money and extended contracts to the organizations hired to monitor the quality of health care...
Low Taxes Keep Economy’s Tank Filled
By U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley
The media’s pet story to report upon these days is the president’s shrinking popularity. According to those who make a living polling Americans, the court of public opinion in recent weeks suggests unease about the direction the country is taking.
With soaring gas prices...
U.S. Treasury report on China's currency
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the U.S. Treasury Department's report that declined to brand China a manipulator of its currency.
"Everyone knows China isn't allowing market forces to influence the value of its currency. China just isn't living up to its...
Grassley Comments on Whirlpool Decision to Close Newton Facilities
Senator Chuck Grassley today released the following statement after receiving word from Whirlpool officials that they would be closing the Maytag corporate headquarters and research and development center as well as the manufacturing plant in Newton. Grassley called Whirlpool CEO Jeff...
Saying “Abracadabra” Won’t Drive Down Gas Prices
By U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley
When it takes $3 to buy a gallon of gasoline, it doesn’t take long for Americans to start fuming. High prices at the pump bite consumers more than once, too. That’s because businesses all along the economic chain are paying more for fuel and those costs are...
Grassley Says Tax Bill Agreement Will Help Families, Small Businesses
Summary is Included
Today a majority of conferees signed the conference report on H.R. 4297, the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, and filed it with the House floor. Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, and chairman of the conference committee,...
Grassley: Seniors need information about new prescription drug benefit, not tearing down of new prescription drug benefit
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley today said Medicare beneficiaries would be better off if Democratic leaders in Congress aligned themselves with efforts to help individuals sign up for the new Medicare prescription drug benefit, rather...
Word On: Medicare Rx Deadline
Q: Can I still enroll in the Medicare prescription drug benefit?
A: Yes. The first enrollment period began last November and runs until May 15th. In most circumstances, beneficiaries who enroll after May 15 will have to pay higher premiums. Since January 1, millions of Americans have joined the program to...
Senators Invite Drug Company Execs to Discuss Prescription Drug Assistance Programs
WASHINGTON — Pharmaceutical drug makers have been asked to meet with members of the Senate Finance Committee about the future of drug company-sponsored programs that help individuals with high...
