Video of the speech delivery is available here.

Floor Speech of Sen. Chuck Grassley

The Affordable Care Act is Collapsing

Delivered Monday, May 15, 2017

I rise today to speak some more about the Affordable Care Act. The law is collapsing before our eyes.

In a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Mulvaney, Klobuchar, McCain, and Grassley encourage executive or administrative action to reduce the ever-increasing financial burden of prescription drugs for millions of Americans

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled for Friday, May 12th at 4:00 p.m.

(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds announced two appointments to the Iowa Board of Medicine.  These appointments are effective today, are unpaid and are subject to Iowa Senate confirmation.

Ms. Teresa Garman of Ames, IA previously served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1987 to 2002, where she served as Chairwoman of the Justice Appropriations Committee.  She replaces Diane Clarke of Lake Mills, IA. 

West Des Moines, Iowa (May 10, 2017) — To assist in the national crisis concerning opioid overdoses, Hy-Vee, Inc., announced today that it now offers naloxone to customers without a prescription in four of the eight states where it has pharmacies.

Getting older doesn’t mean what it used to. For many aging Americans, it is a phase of life where interests, goals, and dreams can get a new or second start. Today, aging is about eliminating outdated perceptions and living the way that suits you best.

Washington, D.C. -- In a signal of growing support for the bipartisan Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017, Consumers Union, the National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare, and the Academy of Doctors of Audiology have released letters endorsing the legislation.

Red Cross urges blood and platelet donation during Trauma Awareness Month

MADISON, Wis. (April 20, 2017) — During Trauma Awareness Month in May, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients with traumatic injuries and other serious medical needs by donating blood or platelets.

Across Iowa, rural communities are facing a shortage of healthcare providers. This shortage makes it harder for folks living in these underserved areas to get the care and services they need and deserve. No Iowan should have to go without access to healthcare simply because of where they live.

DAVENPORT, Iowa -– April 18, 2017 -- The Genesis Adventures in Nursing Summer Camp (GAIN) will return July 10-14 for young people who may be interested in a nursing career.

The camp will run from 8 a.m.-– noon each day.

Applications for GAIN will be accepted through May 15. Cost for camp is $150. A limited number of scholarships will be available.

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