Smithfield Offer to Acquire IBP
Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following comment today regarding an offer by Smithfield Foods Inc. to acquire IBP Inc.
"I'm very concerned about this development, and I'll be working to ensure vigorous scrutiny of the proposed deal by the regulatory bodies. The government has a responsibility to understand the ramifications...
Grassley Praises President's Signing of the Breast Cancer Bill
Sen. Chuck Grassley today praised President Clinton's signing into law of legislation to treat low-income women with breast and cervical cancer. The President signed the measure in a non-public setting this week.
"This legislation is critical to the fight against breast and cervical cancer,"...
Tax Bill Includes Grassley Priorities for Long-term Care, Small Hospitals
? The comprehensive tax bill that is close to congressional approval contains several priorities that Sen. Chuck Grassley worked to have included. Grassley priorities include helping people afford long-term care expenses for family members and boosting payments to small-town...
Competitive Environment for Family Farmers
Sen. Chuck Grassley issued a comment regarding unanimous Senate approval tonight of his legislation to ensure that the Agriculture Department protects independent livestock producers by enforcing the Packers and Stockyards Act.
Sen. Grassley's bill was passed as part of the Grain Standards Act reauthorization...
Pushing USDA to Look Out for Independent Producers
Sen. Chuck Grassley released a statement today regarding his effort to ensure that USDA protect independent livestock producers by enforcing the Packers and Stockyards Act.
In the statement which he will deliver this week on the floor of the Senate, Grassley says that new opposition to provisions in the...
Grassley Works to Secure Sound Funding for Iowa Veterans' Health Care
? Sen. Chuck Grassley has led the Senate charge to urge the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure sufficient funding for all veterans health care networks, including the network serving Iowa.
"The funding formulas penalize the Midwest and the Northeast," Grassley said. "As a...
Central Iowa Receives $2.16 Million Grant to Train Workers, Grassley Announces
? The Central Iowa Employment and Training Consortium has received a $2.16 million grant to train workers in information technology, Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today.
"This grant is an investment in the economy of central Iowa," Grassley said. "We have a strong work ethic and...
Grassley Votes No on Spending Bills Over Missouri River Flooding Provision
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today voted against the federal spending bills for veterans, housing, energy and water because language that would have prevented a spring flood on the Missouri River was dropped from the energy and water appropriations bill.
"This package included good news for...
Grassley: Iowa Farmers Gain from Agriculture Spending Bill
? Sen. Chuck Grassley said the annual agriculture spending bill passed today by the U.S. Senate funds key programs for Iowa farmers and agriculture research.
In addition to the federal dollars that Iowa would automatically receive by way of the formulas spelled out in the law, the measure includes...
Grassley: Breast Cancer Bill is Ready for the President
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today praised the final congressional action on legislation to treat low-income women with breast and cervical cancer. Today's approval by the House of Representatives comes after Senate passage last week and readies the bill for the President's consideration.
"This legislation is...
Grassley: Iowa Gains from Transportation Spending Bill
Sen. Chuck Grassley said the annual transportation spending bill passed today by the U.S. Senate "provides the basis for transportation work that we really need in Iowa during the next year."
In addition to the federal dollars that Iowa would automatically receive by way of the formulas spelled out in...
Grassley Introduces Bill to Boost Nursing Home Staffing
? Acting to ease the suffering of nursing home residents, Sen. Chuck Grassley today introduced legislation to increase the number of trained nursing staff who care for nursing home residents.
"The single greatest impediment to good nursing home care is a shortage of nursing staff," Grassley said....
Grassley Urges Employers to Hire Older Workers
? Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, today praised older workers -- including a 72-year-old Iowan -- and urged employers to draw from this valuable labor pool.
"Older workers serve in just about every field," Grassley said. "They're teachers, business owners, talk show hosts and...
GRASSLEY PRAISES SENATE ACTION ON BREAST CANCER
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today praised the full Senate's approval of legislation to treat low-income women with breast and cervical cancer.
"This legislation is critical to the fight against breast and cervical cancer," Grassley said. "It reaches out to the thousands of women who fall through the cracks of the...
GRASSLEY GIVES A HAND TO OLDER WORKERS, GREEN THUMB
Event: "Prime Time to be on the Job"
Date/time: Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, at 4 p.m.
Location: 216 Hart Senate Office Building
Description: Senator Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and ranking member Sen. John Breaux will honor an outstanding older worker from each of the 50...
ADVISORY FOR IOWA REPORTERS AND EDITORS
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today kept up his effort to urge President Clinton to sign legislation that would ensure access to the Missouri River for the transportation of agricultural products and protect communities along the river from extensive spring flooding.
The provision, which is part of the annual spending bill...
ADVISORY FOR IOWA REPORTERS AND EDITORS
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today kept up his effort to urge President Clinton to sign legislation that would ensure access to the Missouri River for the transportation of agricultural products and protect communities along the river from extensive spring flooding.
The provision, which is part of the annual spending bill...
Grassley Plans Hearing on Trade Issues
? Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today that he will hold a hearing next week on trade policy challenges in the year ahead.
The October 5 hearing will begin at 11 a.m. in Dirksen 215. Grassley is conducting the hearing as chairman of the International Trade Subcommittee.
Witnesses will address renewal of fast-track...
Grassley: Chief Justice McGiverin Renominated for State Justice Institute Board
President Clinton has announced his intention to renominate Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Arthur A. McGiverin to the national board to improve State courts.
McGiverin is a member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute. Board members serve for three years...
Grassley: Chief Justice McGiverin Renominated for State Justice Institute Board
President Clinton has announced his intention to renominate Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Arthur A. McGiverin to the national board to improve State courts.
McGiverin is a member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute. Board members serve for three years...
