Grassley: Report Shows Veterans Affairs Hospitals Must Ensure Safety of Medical Equipment
Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa is a requester of a Government Accountability Office report released today that found that the Department of Veterans Affairs has inadequate procedures to protect the safety of veterans who receive care using medical equipment and...
Grassley on Income Mobility and the Tax Code
Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley Finance Committee Hearing on Income Mobility, Purpose of Tax Code Tuesday, May 03, 2011
The topic of today’s hearing -- whether the distribution of tax benefits and burdens is equitable -- is an important one. However, I would argue that there is a more important question we...
Grassley, Issa Letter to Holder about Justice Department Denials of Gunwalking
Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley and House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa Response to Attorney General Eric Holder on Justice Department's Second Denial Letter in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' strategy known as Fast...
Grassley says bin Laden death a major milestone but not the end of the war on terror
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today reacted to the death of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and commented on what it means for the fight against terrorism.
“On a sunny September 11, 2001, our nation learned of Osama bin Laden and the organization he led which killed...
Q & A: Tax Increases and Deficit Reduction
Q. Should Congress increase taxes to reduce the federal deficit?
A. Out-of-control government spending has resulted in record-level deficits and a national debt of more than $14 trillion. President Obama and some members of Congress are arguing for higher taxes to...
Grassley supports Branstad’s request for federal disaster assistance
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has asked the President to grant the request made by Governor Terry Branstad for a declaration of a major disaster in response to the tornadoes, high winds, heavy rain, large hail and thunderstorms that swept through Buena Vista, Cherokee, Ida, Monona,...
Manufacturers Honor Grassley for Supporting Manufacturing Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 27, 2011 – U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) received the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence today in recognition of his consistent support of manufacturers and their employees across the United States. The Award...
South Amana Native Appointed to U.S. Air Force Academy
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Brett A. Heitshusen has been offered an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Heitshusen graduated from Williamsburg High School in 2007, and currently attends the Air Force...
Q & A: Fostering Student Talent
Q. What is the TALENT Act?
A. The TALENT Act, or the To Aid Gifted and High-Ability Learners by Empowering the Nation's Teachers Act, is bipartisan legislation that I recently introduced. It’s designed to help teachers and school administrators take into consideration the needs of high-ability...
Grassley Releases Treasury Secretary Response on Small Business Lending Fund
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To: Reporters and Editors Re: Sen. Grassley comment on Treasury response to Small Business Lending Fund inquiry Da: Thursday, April 21, 2011
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Grassley Announces Appointment of Slater Native to West Point
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Sean O’Donnell Raes has been offered an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.
Raes is a senior at Ballard High School in Huxley, and the son of Yvonne and David Raes. Raes has...
More Than $140,000 to Airports in Fairfield and Mason City
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grants totaling $146,915 to airports in Fairfield and Mason City.
“This funding is intended to increase the safety and efficiency of these airports,”...
Grassley will meet with Iowans in 33 counties this week and next
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today began a schedule of constituent meetings that will take him to 33 Iowa counties during a two-week Senate recess.
More than half of Grassley’s meetings will be town meetings. He also will tour and meet with employees at a manufacturing...
More Than $1 Million to the University of Northern Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the University of Northern Iowa has received a $1,081,904 grant from the National Science Foundation.
According to the National Science Foundation, the university will use the money to fund externships for 150 seventh through 12th grade...
Q & A: Making Your Golden Years Great
Q. What is Older Americans Month?
A. Each May, we celebrate Older Americans Month. Whether you’re currently enjoying or are still looking forward to the next phase of life and retirement, this is a time to celebrate the contributions of the current generation and past generations of older...
Budget Showdown Previews Nation’s Fiscal Cliffhanger
As hundreds of millions of Americans zeroed in on highly publicized negotiations in Washington to avert a shutdown of the federal government, tens of millions of people from around the world were riveted by a live video stream coming out of Decorah, Iowa. Nestled 80 feet above ground in a cottonwood tree,...
Grassley, Casey sponsor bill to foster high achievement in public education
WASHINGTON – In anticipation of the upcoming debate to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, known in its current form as No Child Left Behind, Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania introduced legislation last night which would make...
Grassley Concerned That Companies are Using B-1 Visa Program to Circumvent H-1B Requirements
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is asking for a thorough investigation by the Departments of State and Homeland Security of the B-1 visa program and the use of thisvisa program by employersto...
New documents reveal Federal Firearms Licensee voiced concerns with Fast and Furious strategy
Grassley Continues to Press Attorney General about Inaccuracies in Justice Department Response
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Federal Firearms Licensees also had concerns with...
$100,000 to Iowa Utilities Board
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Iowa Utilities Board.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the funds will be used in collaboration with Common Ground Iowa...
