Market Access Deal with China
Sen. Grassley issued the following comment about the bilateral market access agreement made by the United States and China. Sen. Grassley is chairman of the Senate International Trade Subcommittee.
"It is encouraging to see President Clinton's determination to achieve a historic breakthrough on market access to China. If the...
Grassley Therapy Cap Plan Prevails in Conference Committee
? Sen. Chuck Grassley has secured a significant step toward relief for the thousands of older Americans who face Medicare caps on rehabilitative therapy.
"The caps are arbitrary," Grassley said. "They are based on the bottom line, not on what the patient needs. We have to make the patient the...
Grassley Backs Plan to Help Rural America Fight Methamphetamine
? Sen. Chuck Grassley applauded Senate passage today of an amendment to direct new federal resources to the front lines fighting methamphetamine in rural America.
"This amendment will give local and state law enforcement important new tools and federal support as they fight methamphetamine...
Senate Backs Grassley Amendment to Protect Patients
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today won Senate passage of an amendment to protect quality of care for patients when a health care provider is in bankruptcy.
Grassley offered his amendment to the comprehensive, bipartisan bankruptcy he authored with Sen. Robert Torricelli. Senators voted 94 to 0 for Grassley's...
Senate Backs Grassley Amendment to Protect Patients
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today won Senate passage of an amendment to protect quality of care for patients when a health care provider is in bankruptcy.
Grassley offered his amendment to the comprehensive, bipartisan bankruptcy he authored with Sen. Robert Torricelli. Senators voted 94 to 0 for Grassley's...
Grassley Invites Iowa Farmers to Weigh-In on GMOs
? Sen. Chuck Grassley has organized farm trade forums for Iowans to voice concerns about genetically-modified crops, grain segregation, seed supply, consumer confidence, and other farm trade issues.
Grassley said the public meetings have been planned for November 22 and 23, so that he can take the grassroots...
Grassley Announces $350,000 Grant to Farmers
Sen. Chuck Grassley received notice late Tuesday that 70 dislocated farmers, eligible family members and farmhands will get help in finding jobs under a $350,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.
"During this difficult time, some farmers have unfortunately had to make a career change," Grassley said....
Grassley Receives Award for Nursing Home Work
? One of the nation's major nursing home reform advocacy groups today gave Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, an award for his work to improve the quality of care in nursing homes.
The National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform gave Grassley a 1999 Award of Merit "for...
Grassley Works for Pro-Farmer Trade Bill
? Sen. Chuck Grassley has prepared legislation to ensure that U.S. officials are ready to negotiate for American farmers during upcoming global trade talks and to make farmers eligible for assistance through a program that compensates workers hurt by international trade.
Grassley said the first of two amendments he...
Grassley Relieved President Signs Farm Relief Package
Sen. Chuck Grassley issued the following comment regarding the President's signature today on the $69 billion annual USDA appropriations bill that contains $8.7 billion in emergency money for America's farmers.
"This package is critical to stimulating farmers' cash flow. And the president's signature is...
Grassley Works for Renewable Energy
? Sen. Chuck Grassley today won committee approval for his legislation to foster development of two abundant renewable resources in Iowa: wind and biomass.
"Wind-energy production in Iowa has massive potential to reap an economic and environmental windfall for consumers," Grassley said. "The prairie windmills that...
Grassley Works for Competitive Marketplace
Sen. Chuck Grassley today said the federal government should foster a more competitive market for independent livestock producers by prohibiting meat packers from owning, feeding or keeping livestock for slaughter.
Four farm state lawmakers, including Grassley, introduced legislation that would strengthen the...
Grassley: Iowan Tapped to Oversee IRS
? Sen. Chuck Grassley said that the President today will nominate an Iowa leader to serve on a nine-member national board to oversee the Internal Revenue Service.
Charles L. Kolbe has been selected by the administration for service on the IRS Oversight Board. He was recommended for the appointment by Grassley, who was...
Grassley Works for Competitive Marketplace
Sen. Chuck Grassley today said the federal government should fostera more competitive market for independent livestock producers by prohibiting meat packersfrom owning, feeding or keeping livestock for slaughter.Four farm state lawmakers, including Grassley, introduced legislation that would strengthenthe Packers...
Grassley Staff Reports on Trip to Georgia on Behalf of Loren Wille
Rebecca Shimkus, staff member to Sen. Chuck Grassley, returnedyesterday from Tbilisi, Georgia, where she was part of a Catholic Relief Services mission to seekfair treatment for an Iowa native who has been charged with vehicular manslaughter in connectionwith a one-car accident that resulted...
Grassley Invites Iowans to "Ask Your Senator"
Grassley Will Answer Questions During Monthly Live Cable Show
Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced he will open the phonelines to Iowans during a 30-minute live cable television program, "Ask Your Senator: A LiveTown Meeting" next Thursday, October 21, from 7:00-7:30 p.m. (CDT).Grassley's monthly, LIVE viewer...
Grassley Invites Iowans to "Ask Your Senator"
, D.C. ? Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced he will open the phone lines to Iowans during a 30-minute live cable television program, "Ask Your Senator: A Live Town Meeting" on Thursday, November 18, from 7:00-7:30 p.m. (CST).
Grassley's monthly, LIVE viewer call-in cable television program gives Iowans the...
Grassley Sponsors "West Point Academy Night"
Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced he will sponsor "West PointAcademy Night" to provide military academy information for Iowa high school studentsand their parents on Sunday, October 17, at 7:00 p.m., at the Collins Plaza Hotel, in CedarRapids.Grassley encourages all interested high school students to attend the...
Grassley Highlights Ag Trade Issues
? Sen. Chuck Grassley held a hearing this morning to review the objectives set by the administration for agriculture during the upcoming round of world trade talks.
The Iowa senator also asked the Finance Committee chairman to schedule a vote this fall on fast-track negotiating authority for the President. "This could...
Grassley Seeks Fair Solution for Asbestos Victims
? Sen. Chuck Grassley conducted a hearing this morning to review legislation offering a solution to the asbestos litigation problem.
The bipartisan Fairness in Asbestos Compensation Act of 1999 would create a nationwide administrative claims resolution process to compensate victims of asbestos exposure....
