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FDA Decision to Allow Irradiation  Senator Chuck Grassley today issued the following comment regarding the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to allow food processors and meat packers to use the irradiation process on beef products.<P><I> "I applaud this long overdue decision to give our food processors another...

Iowa Senator, Farmer Wins Award for Work on Behalf of Farmers Nationwide Jill Kozeny 202/224-1308 The only working family farmer in the United States Senate -- Chuck Grassley of Iowa -- tomorrow morning will receive national recognition for his legislative victories and public policy efforts on behalf of American agriculture. "I'm proud to accept this...

Grassley Plans Hearing on International Bankruptcy Laws Hearing Set for Thursday, December 4 Scott Stanzel 202/224-6197 mber 4 Washington, D.C. ? Seeking to protect the interests of American consumers and businesses following the recent economic upheavals in Asia, Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that he will conduct a hearing to examine the need for...

Grassley Promotes National Family Week Public Spotlight on Iowa Septuplets Underscores Importance of Family Melissa Kearney 202/224-0484 ? As thousands of Iowa families gather together this week to celebrate the nation's Thanksgiving holiday, Sen. Chuck Grassley today urged Iowans to give pause during their busy travel, school and work schedules to...

Social Security Statement  Thank you Senator Gregg for heading up the Budget Committee's effort to examine the challenges that face the Social Security program. I fully endorse the direction you have chosen as the chair of our Task Force. The first priority we are addressing is identifying the source of the trouble in Social Security. The General...

Grassley Receives Award for Leadership in Community Anti-Drug Efforts Jill Kozeny 202/224-1308 Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today received top honors for his work on behalf of community-based efforts to fight drugs from a leading national organization known as CADCA, or the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America. In presenting its Congressional Award to...

Grassley Applauds Iowa Products at National Marketplace Trade Show Iowa Exhibits Showcase Commercial Uses for Corn and Soybean Products Melissa Kearney 202/224-0484 s at National Marketplace Trade ShowFor Immediate Release Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Contact: Melissa Kearney 202/224-0484Grassley Applauds Iowa Products at National Marketplace Trade...

Grassley visits Des Moines area Friday  In recognition of his commitment to public transit, Sen. Chuck Grassley will receive an award from the Iowa Public Transit Authority during a statewide meeting on Friday, November 21, at 8:00 a.m., at the University Park Holiday Inn, in West Des Moines.<P>The Iowa Public Transit Association (IPTA)...

Grassley to Hold Fifth Hearing on Judicial Resources Use of Taxpayer Dollars, Number of Judgeships to be Reviewed Scott Stanzel 202/224-6197 As part of his ongoing review of the allocation of resources in the federal judiciary, Sen. Chuck Grassley on Wednesday will hold a hearing to consider the number of judgeships needed for the 1st, 3rd and Federal...

Grassley, Watts Call on President to Reconsider Certification of Syria, Lebanon Members Site Lack of Evidence to Support Decision Scott Stanzel (Grassley), 202/224-6197 Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Rep. J.C. Watts of Oklahoma were joined today by five senators and 17 representatives in urging President Bill Clinton to reconsider his decision this week...

Grassley Will Present Vietnam Vet Purple Heart Posthumously New Sharon Family Will Accept Award on Behalf of Son Melissa Kearney 202/224-0484 ? More than a quarter-century after their son was killed in the line of duty during the Vietnam War, the family of Private First Class Dennis L. Craver will accept the Purple Heart on their son's behalf from Sen....

Grassley Seeks Permanent Homes for Children in Foster Care Jill Kozeny 202/224-1308 Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa applauded unanimous approval today by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives of a landmark bill to overhaul the foster care and adoption system for the first time in 17 years. He said it is "meaningful reform that puts children...

Fast Track  In response to the failure of President Clinton to gain the necessary support in Congress to pass fast track trade negotiating authority, Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following statement:<P> <I>"The United States has the most to gain by leading and the most to lose by sitting on the sidelines when it comes to...

Grassley's Bill to Promote Personal Savings Ready for President's Signature Iowa Senator Says SAVER Bill Important for Baby Boomers Jill Kozeny 202/224-1308 Working to improve retirement income security for the baby boomer generation and beyond, Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today announced that his bill to promote awareness of the need for personal savings...

Grassley Builds on Efforts to Harvest Wind Energy Iowa Senator Works to Extend Renewable Energy Tax Incentives Jill Kozeny 202/224-1308 ? Building on his efforts to promote U.S. energy independence, Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa on Saturday introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the tax incentive for wind energy production and to promote the...

  Holds Amendment     Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa issued the following statement regarding the fact that the amendment offered in September by Sens. Grassley and Wyden to require full disclosure by senators who place holds on Senate business was removed from the conference report for the D.C. appropriations bill. Here is Sen. Grassley's...

Grassley Honored by American Nurses Association Jill Kozeny 202/224-1308 Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa was honored last night by the American Nurses Association (ANA) for his successful effort this year to increase access to quality health care across the country by requiring Medicare to directly reimburse nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists...

Grassley Seeks Increased Focus on Grassroots Effort to Fight Drug Abuse Iowa Senator Reviews Office of National Drug Control Policy Nominee Scott Stanzel 202/224-6197 Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today urged the individual nominated for one of the top jobs in the drug control policy office of the White House to focus on grassroots efforts to fight the rise...

Grassley Seeks Increased Focus on Grassroots Effort to Fight Drug Abuse Iowa Senator Reviews Office of National Drug Control Policy Nominee Scott Stanzel 202/224-6197 Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today urged the individual nominated for one of the top jobs in the drug control policy office of the White House to focus on grassroots efforts to fight the rise...

  IRS Reform     Sen. Chuck Grassley today expressed his support for action by the U.S. Senate yet this year on the proposal he introduced with Sen. Bob Kerrey of Nebraska to dramatically restructure the Internal Revenue Service. Sen. Grassley serves as senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, where he has served as chairman of the...