Grassley Encourages President to Raise Key Trade Issues With Japan at G8 Summit
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today encouraged President Bush to raise key trade issues with Japan at the upcoming G8 summit in Sea Island, Ga. These issues are the treatment of U.S. insurers as Japan privatizes the insurance arm of its postal...
Grassley Praises Appointment of Iowan to be Chairman of Farm Credit Administration Board
Nancy Pellett, of Atlantic, Designated by President Bush
Last night, President Bush designated Iowan Nancy C. Pellett, of Atlantic, to serve as the Chairman of the three-member Farm Credit Administration Board. She previously had been serving as a board member of the...
Aging Well, Living Well
by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
As Iowa’s senior U.S. Senator, I bring unique life experiences to the policymaking tables in Washington. For starters, I’m the only working family farmer serving in the United States Senate. From my key committee assignments in Congress, I work hard to advance the interests of America’s...
Grassley Comments on Final Rule for Special Exposure Cohort for IAAP Workers
Sen. Chuck Grassley released the following statement after learning that the final rule on the special exposure cohort has been released. Earlier this week Grassley called Office of Management and Budget director Josh Bolten asking for swift action in finalizing the rule. Grassley...
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization Passes Senate
Grassley Amendment to Curb Frivolous Lawsuits Included in Final Bill
An amendment cosponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley was included in the final Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) that today passed the Senate. Grassley's amendment, co-sponsored with Sen....
Grassley Receives Assurance that Special Exposure Cohort Rule Will be Finalized
Former Iowa Army Ammunition Plant Workers Would be One Step Closer to Compensation
Sen. Chuck Grassley has received a commitment that the final rule on the Special Exposure Cohort that would help former workers of the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant will be released within a week....
Senate Passes Grassley's Renewable Energy Tax Package
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today called Senate approval of broad renewable energy tax incentives a victory for Iowa's economy and the nation's green energy supplies.
"It makes sense to use the tax code to develop alternative energy," Grassley said. "Cutting taxes is an...
Grassley Praises Advancement of Tax Shelter Loophole Closers, More Clean-up of Tax Abuse
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today praised Senate passage of his sweeping package to end tax avoidance abuses such as corporations claiming tax deductions for taxpayer-funded infrastructure such as subways, sewers, and bridge leases,...
Grassley Will Work to Advance Ways to Help the Uninsured
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the recommendations of the Senate Republican Uninsured Task Force. Grassley is a member of the task force.
"The 44 million uninsured Americans represent a cross-section of America. They include employees of...
Grassley Wins Senate Approval of Tax Cut for Factories, Farmers, Plus Significant International Tax Reforms
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today won full Senate approval on a 92 to 5 vote of his legislation to cut taxes for U.S. factories, sole proprietors, partnerships, farms and small businesses that create jobs, to reform and...
Grassley on European Union Interest in Eliminating Export Subsidies
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the European Union trade commissioner's remarks on eliminating export subsidies.
"I'm pleased that the European Union is coming around to support the elimination of all export subsidies. The...
Grassley Praises Australian Decision on U.S. Pork
Sen. Chuck Grassley made the following statement regarding the announcement today by Australia of its new policy to permit the importation of U.S.-processed pork, including ham and bacon, as well as unprocessed pork for processing.
"I'm very pleased with this science-based decision. Due to alleged sanitary...
Word On: $12 Billion And Counting
Q: Why do you work so hard to support whistleblowers?
A: I have more than 12 billion reasons. As a federal lawmaker, I serve as a steward of the public purse. One of my missions in Congress is to make sure hard-earned tax dollars are put to good use and protected from waste, fraud and abuse. Thanks to my 1986...
Family Opportunity Act
by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa
If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. This sage bit of wisdom certainly rings true in the nation’s capital. Trust me. I’ve been around the block enough times in Washington to know not to give up on what’s right.
Consider the hard-fought effort to modernize Medicare....
Grassley Statement on Knoxville VA
Sen. Chuck Grassley today made the following comment regarding the Veterans Affairs' decision to move the nursing home and inpatient care from the Knoxville Veterans facility to Des Moines.
"Obviously this is a disappointing decision for Knoxville. My brother was well taken care of during his time at the Knoxville VA. I...
Grassley Statement on Biomass Use in Energy Production, for Senate Agriculture Committee
Mr. Chairman, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for having the foresight to schedule today's hearing on the very important topic of converting our vast agriculture biomass resource to transportation fuel and other forms of energy. I welcome our...
Grassley, Kennedy Bill to Help Disabled Children Wins Senate Passage
Senator Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, and Senator Edward Kennedy, ranking member of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, today won Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation to help disabled children.
"Medicaid works well for a lot of people,"...
Grassley Encourages Seniors to Take Advantage of Medicare Drug Discount Cards
Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today encouraged Iowa Medicare beneficiaries to take advantage of Medicare's new drug discount program that gives older Americans and people with disabilities savings on their prescription drugs. Starting today,...
Word On: Medicare Drug Discount Card
Q: Is the new Medicare drug benefit now available?
A: As of May 3, 2004, Medicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to sign-up for a Medicare-approved drug discount card. Beginning June 1, 2004, the card will give beneficiaries a break on their prescription medicines until the comprehensive Medicare prescription...
Grassley keeps pressure on for clean-up of fraud and waste in power wheelchair program
Sen. Chuck Grassley said today that the Medicare officials need to act quickly to stop the scams and end the waste that riddle its power wheelchair program.
"Fraudulent schemes have made big money off this program because the equipment's expensive, the government pays...
