Remarks

Generation Rx: The Rising Abuse of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley Joint Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs and the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control   Chairman Biden, thank you for calling this hearing today on prescription and over-the counter drug...

Senate Committee on the Judiciary FBI Oversight Hearing Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa     Chairman Leahy, thank you for calling this hearing today.  Oversight of the FBI’s operations has never been more important than today.  The FBI’s budget has grown exponentially since 9/11, and it is struggling to reorganize...

Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley at False Claims Act Hearing Strengthening the Government’s Most Effective Tool Against Fraud for the 21st Century Mr. Chairman, thank you for granting my request to hold this important hearing on S.2041, the False Claims Act Correction Act.  As the Senate author of the 1986 Amendments to the False Claims...

Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley at the Justice Department Oversight Hearing Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Senate Committee on the Judiciary Department of Justice Oversight Hearing Attorney General Michael Mukasey   Chairman Leahy, thank you for calling this hearing today on Department of Justice oversight.  It...

Nomination Hearing of Chuck Larson Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Nomination Hearing of Chuck Larson Wednesday, December 19, 2007   I’m here to support and commend to you for your consideration Mr. Chuck Larson.  I’d like to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding a hearing on his nomination to be...

GRASSLEY, SCHUMER PUSH PROPOSALS TO CURB ABUSE OF PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING DRUGS   Despite Steroids Appearing on the List of Controlled Substances Since 1990, Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Remains Unlisted and Largely Unregulated; New Classification Would Make HGH Possession a Crime     Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Senators Charles E....

Grassley Prepared Statement on the Agriculture Competition Enhancement Amendment 2007 Senate Farm Bill Debate Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley 2007 Senate Farm Bill Debate Agriculture Competition Enhancement Amendment Thursday, December 13, 2007   Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment so I can call up...

Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley on the Nomination of Judge Michael Mukasey Senate Committee on the Judiciary Mr. Chairman, I just want to say a few words on this nomination.  I will vote for Judge Mukasey to be Attorney General for the .  Judge Mukasey is a capable person - intelligent, knowledgeable of the law, and honorable. ...

The Role of Federally-Funded University Research in the Patent System Grassley Statement from Senate Judiciary Commitee Hearing Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley Senate Committee on the Judiciary “The Role of Federally-Funded University Research in the Patent System” Wednesday, October 24, 2007   Chairman Leahy, I appreciate your...

Grassley Calls for More Effective Anti-Drug Media Campaign             WASHINTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today addressed Congress on the importance of educating youth about the dangers of drugs with an effective anti-drug media campaign. Grassley is calling on the Office of National Drug Control Policy to...

Grassley statement from Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing "Strengthing FISA: Does the Protect America Act Protect Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa   U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary   “Strengthening FISA: Does the Protect America Act Protect Americans’ Civil Liberties and Enhance Security?” Tuesday, September 25,...

Senate Debate on the Nomination of Jim Nussle to be OMB Director Grassley Statement Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley   Senate Debate on the Nomination of Jim Nussle   to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget   Tuesday, September 4, 2007     Mr. President,     I’m pleased the Senate is...

Grassley Works to Protect Kids from Drugs Says dealers are marketing illegal drugs including “cheese heroin” and “candy-flavored meth” to get kids hooked             WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today called on Congress to respond to alarming reports of drug dealers marketing dangerous illegal...

Oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley for Senate Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Leahy, thank you for calling this hearing today on Department of Justice oversight.      Today’s hearing is an opportunity to show the American people that oversight is not something that is done when an...

Nomination Hearing for Jim Nussle to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley for Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs Mr. Chairman, I’m pleased to have the opportunity to introduce my former Congressman and former Chairman of the House Budget...

Grassley, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Meth               [WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), both members of the Senate Anti-Meth Caucus, today introduced the Methamphetamine Production Prevention Act of 2007.  This legislation will...

Memorial Tribute to Betty Burger Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley   Mr. President, today I pay tribute to Betty Burger, a remarkable public servant and extra-ordinarily devoted congressional staffer.  Betty died on Saturday at the age of 87.  Betty was my chief caseworker and my oldest and longest serving staff...

The False Claims Act and War Profiteering Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Senate Committee on the Judiciary Combating War Profiteering: Are We Doing Enough to Investigate and Prosecute Contracting Fraud and Abuse in Iraq? Tuesday, March 20, 2007   Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding today’s hearing on contracting fraud and abuse...

Grassley's opening statement for Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Senate Committee on the Judiciary Hearing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform Wednesday, February 28, 2007   Every day, we in Congress deal with issues that aim to improve the everyday lives of the...

Judicial Security and Independence Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Senate Committee on the Judiciary Judicial Security and Independence Wednesday, February 14, 2007    Mr. Chairman, I’d like to discuss a couple of issues with Justice Kennedy.  First, as you know, I’m the lead sponsor of legislation to open up the federal...