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Passage of free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia Senator Chuck Grassley made the following comment about Senate passage tonight of free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia.   “Exports have an important part to play in the economic recovery effort.  Private sector employers need an international trade agenda...

More Fact on Judicial Nominations and Judge Triche-Milazzo Confirmed Prepared Floor Statement of Ranking Member Chuck Grassley Nomination of Jane Margaret Triche-Milazzo to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Mr. President:  Today we will consider the nomination of Jane Margaret Triche-Milazzo...

Judicial Nominations: Setting the Record Straight Opinion writers and bloggers are parroting one another in churning out a message that is filled with unsubstantiated and unfounded charges of delays and obstruction. Not surprisingly much of this came from outside groups. However, in disappointing fashion, the White House joined in publishing a distorted...

Senate Vote on President Obama's Stimulus Proposal M E M O R A N D U M TO:    Reporters and Editors RE:    Senate vote on S.1660 DA:    Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Senator Chuck Grassley issued the following comment about his vote against President Obama’s proposal to spend $447 billion for economic...

Q&A on The World Food Prize with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q:        How is The World Food Prize tied to Iowa? A:        Two Iowans were behind creation of the World Food Prize, the international award recognizing individuals who improve the quality, quantity and availability of...

  Attorney General Finally Responds to Fast and Furious Allegations     Following is a comment from Beth Levine, spokesperson for Ranking Member Grassley, in response to the letter sent to Senators Grassley and Leahy and Congressmen Issa, Smith, Cummings and Conyers from Attorney General Holder.   “The goals of Senator Grassley’s...

Grassley Questions Agency on Decision to Shut Down Public File on Disciplined Doctors WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today asked the head of a federal agency to explain a decision to shut down public access to data on malpractice payouts, hospital discipline and regulatory sanctions against doctors and other health professionals.  The public...

  Holder Received at Least Five Memos on Fast and Furious     WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley and Congressman Darrell Issa today said that Attorney General Eric Holder received at least five weekly memos beginning in July 2010, including four weeks in a row, describing the ill-advised strategy known as Operation Fast and Furious. ...

Grassley Continues to Pursue Information on LightSquared, Agency Interaction WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa continues to seek answers regarding the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and its dealings with the firm, LightSquared.  This week, Grassley wrote separate letters to the top investor in and the chief executive of the company,...

Grassley urges consideration of Governor Branstad’s appeal to FEMA WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today asked the top official of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to consider an appeal made by Governor Terry Branstad to make Iowans living in Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie and Woodbury counties eligible for individual disaster...

The Role of Judges in our Constitutional System Opening Statement of Ranking Member Chuck Grassley Senate Committee on the Judiciary The Role of Judges in our Constitutional System Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today’s hearing.  I appreciate your efforts to secure the testimony of our distinguished witnesses.  I...

Grassley Comments on ATF Shuffling Personnel Senator Chuck Grassley made the following statement after the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced a restructuring of the key personnel. “The reassignments are positive, especially in the case of Tom Brandon who I hope can help lead this agency out of its troubles.  But, I caution...

Grassley Asks Holder about Targeted Killings of American Citizens Letter to Attorney General Eric Holder from Ranking Member Chuck Grassley about the legal rationale for the targeted killings of American citizens.

Grassley and Kohl Urge Action on Sunshine Law WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) are pressing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on missing a deadline for drafting regulations for the Physician Payment Sunshine Act (Sunshine Act), a new law requiring public disclosure of the financial relationships...

Respect for the Confirmation Process, Judge Roll's Seat Filled, Other Judicial Nominees Clear Senate Grassley Prepared Floor Statement Mr. President: Today, the Senate will confirm six more of President Obama’s judicial nominees.  Four of these vacancies have been deemed to be judicial emergencies.  With these votes, we will have confirmed over...

More Conference Expenditures Placed Under Microscope             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today inquired about taxpayer dollars being spent on yet another conference, this time in Tokyo, as part of an “International Series” of conferences according to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals...

Grassley, Baucus Uncover Medicare Gaming by Home Health Agencies Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and senior Finance Committee Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released a Finance Committee staff report showing tactics used by major for-profit home health companies to game Medicare.  The result has been waste...

Q & A on Chinese Currency and U.S. Exports with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q:        What’s the effect on Americans when China undervalues its currency? A:        China’s policy of intervening in its currency markets to limit or halt the appreciation of its currency, the yuan,...

Prescription Medicine Abuse and Teen-agers by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse is increasing, especially by teen-agers.  Parents should educate themselves and their teen-agers about this problem before it’s too late.   The expert findings are alarming.  The 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health...

Grassley Seeks Answers on Taxpayer Role in LightSquared/GPS Interference Problems M E M O R A N D U M To:       Reporters and Editors Re:       LightSquared Da:      Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa sent a letter to the Federal Communications...