Grassley Statement on Drug Use in Rural America
Trying to figure out how to respond to both the international and domestic challenge of drug trafficking and use has been a focus for each of us for many years. The problem of trafficking for rural states and rural communities is a serious one that needs serious attention. As the witnesses here today know only...
Packer Ownership of Livestock
Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following comment regarding farm-bill conferees consideration today of the bipartisan measure he sponsored to ban packer ownership of livestock until 14 days before slaughter. The full Senate twice voted in favor of the ban during its debate on the farm bill. Grassley is a senior member of the...
Grassley Warns of Tax Schemes, Scams and Cons
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today warned taxpayers of tax avoidance schemes, scams and cons that continually emerge in fresh ways and snare thousands of Americans every year.
"People should know tax hucksters are in business, and the IRS is working to put the hucksters out...
Grassley Works to Maintain Integrity of Voter Lists
Senate Approves Election Reform Amendment
? Sen. Chuck Grassley has won Senate approval for his plan to curb voter fraud by giving states access to Social Security records in order to check voter eligibility.
"I want to maintain the integrity of the voting process by giving states a tool to keep clean and...
Opening Statement on Tax Schemes and Scams
Mr. Chairman, I appreciate your holding this hearing on tax schemes and scams. We have worked closely on this important matter that Congress needs to address. The Finance Committee first looked into this issue a year ago when it became apparent after bipartisan investigation that thanks in part to the Internet,...
Grassley Urges Federal Funding for Science Center at Central College
? In a letter to Senate appropriators, Sen. Chuck Grassley has requested $2 million in fiscal year 2003 funds for a science, math and teacher training center at Central College.
Central would use the funding for continued expansion and renovation of the Center for Math, Science and...
Grassley Urges Federal Funding for National Mass Fatalities Institute
? In a letter to Senate appropriators, Sen. Chuck Grassley has requested $2.6 million in fiscal year 2003 funds for the National Mass Fatalities Institute at Kirkwood Community College.
"The events of Sept. 11 emphasize the valuable role first responders and government officials play in...
Grassley Urges Federal Funding for National Animal Disease Center in Ames
? In a letter to Senate appropriators, Sen. Chuck Grassley has requested $165 million in fiscal 2003 funds for the National Animal Disease Center in Ames.
"Research at the National Animal Disease Center is vital to our nation's efforts in fighting diseases that affect the livestock...
Grassley: Actions Against INS Agents Dropped, More Training Needed
? Sen. Chuck Grassley said today he's been informed that the Immigration and Naturalization Service will reverse its plans to retaliate against two border patrol agents who went public with concerns about security weaknesses at the U.S.-Canadian border.
Last week, Grassley sent a strongly...
President's call for Trade Promotion Authority
Today President Bush is calling for the Senate to bring Trade Promotion Authority and the Andean Trade Preference Act to the Senate floor by April 22. Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, for months has urged the Senate leadership to schedule a vote on Trade Promotion Authority as...
Grassley Requests Federal Funding for Lake Rathbun Destination Park
? In a letter to Senate appropriators, Sen. Chuck Grassley has requested $8 million in fiscal year 2003 funds for the planned Honey Creek Destination Park on Lake Rathbun.
Funds for the $50 million project would be used for infrastructure costs associated with the development of Iowa's...
Grassley Seeks Answers on IRS' Use of Paid Leave
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today sought answers from the Internal Revenue Service about the agency's use of paid administrative leave for its employees. Grassley's letter to the agency follows.
April 4, 2002
The Honorable Charles O. Rossotti
Commissioner
Internal...
Grassley Seeks to Protect Consumers from Misleading Charities
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today asked the Department of Justice, the Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Trade Commission a series of questions to gauge their engagement in protecting consumers from misleading charities, particularly those focused on...
Grassley Requests Federal Funding for Des Moines Flood Prevention Study
? In a letter to Senate appropriators, Sen. Chuck Grassley has requested $240,000 in fiscal year 2003 funds to continue a flood damage prevention study of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.
In 1993, Des Moines businesses and residents lost $300 million in damages when the Des Moines and...
Grassley Requests Federal Funding for Energy and Business Programs at UNI
? In a letter to Senate appropriators, Sen. Chuck Grassley has requested fiscal year 2003 funding for projects at the University of Northern Iowa.
Grassley requested $7.5 million to build a new facility for UNI's Existing Business Enhancement Program. He requested an additional...
Grassley Requests Federal Funding for Hydrogen Energy Project at Iowa State University
? In a letter to Senate appropriators, Sen. Chuck Grassley has requested $2.5 million in fiscal year 2003 funds to establish a hydrogen energy program at Iowa State University.
Iowa State University has been working with the U.S. Department of Energy to establish the...
Grassley Requests Funding for Environmental Science Center at the University of Dubuque
? In a letter to Senate appropriators, Sen. Chuck Grassley has requested $2 million in fiscal year 2003 funds for renovation and expansion of an $8.1 million environmental science center at the University of Dubuque.
Grassley said the nearly 40 year old science facility...
Grassley Says "Will and Attitude" Bigger Factors than Technology in Catching Spies
? Sen. Chuck Grassley said today that "will and attitude" are the most important factors in whether or not the FBI will catch spies like Robert Hanssen in the future, as the nation's largest law enforcement agency unveiled an array of new high-tech security measures.
"The...
Grassley Requests Funding for Pella Water Supply
? In a letter to Senate appropriators, Sen. Chuck Grassley has requested $5 million in fiscal year 2003 funds for the development of a replacement water supply for the city of Pella.
Since the 1920s, Pella has drawn its water from the Des Moines River downstream of the Red Rock Dam. Over the past two years,...
Grassley Seeks Answers on Agencies' Dealings with Enron
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today asked the Export-Import Bank of the United States and the Overseas Private Investment Corp. for information on whether the Enron Corp. provided accurate information about its financial condition in exchange for agency help....
