WASHINGTON DC (June 13, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) joined Sen Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in leading a bipartisan group of senators to reintroduce the Military Justice Improvement ActThis legislation would professionalize how the military prosecutes serious crimes by moving the decision over whether or not to prosecute from the chain of command to independent, trained, and professional military prosecutors.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 13, 2019) — Earlier today, Governor Kim Reynolds participated in a roundtable at the White House to discuss workforce freedom and mobility where she was able to highlight Iowa’s strong labor market and workforce opportunities. Reynolds specifically highlighted the Future Ready Iowa Initiative, occupational licensing-reform, and how these efforts are expanding economic opportunity for Iowans.

WASHINGTON DC (June 13, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley released the following statement on the Senate passage of the Taxpayer First Act. The House of Representatives passed the bipartisan bill on Monday. It now goes to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 13, 2019) — The Quad City Botanical Center is hosting its first Red, White, and Boom Fireworks Watch Party in its gardens next to the Mississippi River in Rock Island.

Bring your picnic basket and enjoy the fireworks from our lawn’s vantage point. Blankets, camp chairs, and picnic food are welcome.

The river in the children’s garden will run until 8:30 PM and is free for all guests to enjoy.

Indoor restroom facilities are available.

WASHINGTON DC (June 13, 2019) — Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa:

I’d like to call your attention to an issue that has affected many families in Iowa and throughout the country: elder abuse and neglect.

WASHINGTON DC (June 12, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack today welcomed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announcement that they will take steps to improve the collection of data regarding who across the country has access to high-speed broadband internet. Currently, the FCC maps only take into account where broadband could be offered, not where broadband is actually available.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (June 12, 2019) — More than 4,800 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students at the University of Iowa recently participated in graduation ceremonies.

The UI's spring 2019 graduates had an average cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.16 on a 4.0 scale. In addition, 16 percent of the graduating-class graduated with multiple majors and 355 undergraduates graduated with honors.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (June 12, 2019) — The University of Iowa has announced the names of more than 600 students who were named to the President's List for academic achievement during the spring 2019 semesters

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