WASHINGTON DC (October 25, 2019) — Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI) David Bernhardt expressing appreciation for the changes reflected in the agency’s final rule, published today, updating its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) policies.

Q: What prompted you to investigate insulin prices?

A: In January, I regained the chairmanship of the Senate Finance Committee. This committee has legislative and oversight jurisdiction over the nation’s federal health-care programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

WASHINGTON DC (October 24, 2019) — The Intelligence Community Inspector General (ICIG) is again refusing to provide any assurances that a steady stream of sensitive and classified leaks from the nation’s intelligence personnel are being investigated.

WASHINGTON DC (October 24, 2019) — Prepared opening statement by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee hearing on Treating Substance Misuse in America:

 

WASHINGTON DC (October 24, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley is asking for details on individuals who have committed serious human-rights violations and then fraudulently sought refuge in the United States. Today, Sen Grassley sent a letter to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Matthew Albence seeking information on Operation No Safe Haven V, an operation that targeted human-rights violators who were able to enter the United States despite their past crimes.

 

WASHINGTON DC (October 23, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee:

 

This week, Democrats are using the Congressional Review Act to force a vote on a resolution that would effectively repeal an IRS regulation aimed at preventing millionaires and billionaires from exploiting a tax loophole.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 23, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds highlighted the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the West Des Moines Police Department’s drug take-back site. Prescription Drug Take Back Day — which will be officially recognized on Saturday, October 26 this year — is a partnership across several state agencies, local law enforcement, businesses, and community organizations. 

WASHINGTON DC (October 23, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on Ted Stevens’ addition to the Senate Leadership Portrait Collection:

 

Later today I will attend the portrait unveiling of my former colleague and friend, Sen Ted Stevens, who served in the Senate from 1968 to 2009. 

WASHINGTON DC (October 22, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on an Iowan Raising the Iwo Jima Flag:

 

The iconic photograph of Marines raising the American flag at Iwo Jima is a testament to American strength and sacrifice.

The Marine Corps has identified another one of the Marines pictured in this photograph as Corporal Harold Keller of Brooklyn, Iowa.

WASHINGTON DC (October 21, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the Whistleblower Programs Improvement Act of 2019:

 

I recently introduced the Whistleblower Programs Improvement Act of 2019. 

This legislation strengthens whistleblower-protections for whistleblowers working in a variety of key sectors, including our securities and commodities industries, and the Foreign Service.

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