14 Nov 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on Obstacles Farmers Face

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 14, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on obstacles farmers face:

 

A five-year decline in farm income, retaliatory tariffs on US ag-commodities, disrupted renewable biofuel policies, devastating natural disasters, and now shortages of LP gas needed to dry harvested grain add to the growing burdens weighing heavily on the minds of farmers.

14 Nov 2019

Proposals to Safeguard Funding for Responses to Olympic Athlete Abuse Advance in Senate

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 14, 2019) — A group of senators, led by Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), introduced legislation to ensure the proper use of resources designated for investigating abuses of Olympic and amateur athletes. The Stopping Abuse from Entering Sports, Promoting Oversight, Responsibility and Transparency (SAFESPORT) Act is cosponsored by Sens Joni Ernst (R-IA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and David Perdue (R-GA).

14 Nov 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Releases the Official Photos from Her Trade Mission to Japan, Audio of Press Call

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 13, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the official photos from her trade mission to Japan, audio of press call.

14 Nov 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on The Survivors’ Bill of Rights in the States Act of 2019

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 13, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on The Survivors’ Bill of Rights in the States Act of 2019:

 

I recently introduced S2770, known as The Survivors’ Bill of Rights in the States Act of 2019, with Sens [Jeanne] Shaheen and [Thom] Tillis.

This measure is a companion to what Representative [Jackie] Speier developed and introduced in the other chamber.

13 Nov 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack Introduces Resolution Honoring the Importance of School Psychologists

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (November 13, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack recently introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize the week of November 11-15, 2019 as National School Psychology Week. HR692 honors the work of school psychologists as an integral part of the dedicated team of professionals working in our schools to ensure every student has the opportunity to achieve academic success and reach their full potential.

13 Nov 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on National Adoption Month

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 13, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Co-Chair of the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth on National Adoption Month:

 

November is National Adoption Month.

This year, there is good news.

In 2018, over 63 thousand youth were adopted from foster care, an increase of four thousand from the previous year.

However, the number of children waiting for adoption also increased, rising to over 125,000.

12 Nov 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 12, 2019) — Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion:

 

I come to the floor today to recognize the accomplishments of an organization that has done so much service to communities across the United States, and for veterans.

This month marks 100 year years since the American Legion received its charter from Congress and formally adopted its constitution.

12 Nov 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley: Cracking Down on Counterfeiting

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 12, 2019) — Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Charles 'Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee:

 

Today, I am here to discuss the critical need to protect American businesses and consumers from the dangers of counterfeits, particularly counterfeit goods sold online.

Counterfeits do incredible damage to our country’s economic competitiveness.

12 Nov 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Ag Sec Mike Naig Leading Trade Mission to Japan

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 12, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig are currently leading a 24-member trade-mission delegation to Japan. The mission, which is focused on the food and ag industry, is aimed at expanding trade and investment opportunities and is being coordinated by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA).

12 Nov 2019

Rep Tony McCombie Makes Another Push for Ethics Reform during Fall Veto Session

By Dan Pelphrey

 

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (November 12, 2019) — “Why does it appear that Governor JB Pritzker, Speaker [Mike] Madigan, and [State Senate] President [John] Cullerton are attempting to slow-walk Ethics Reform during the Fall Veto Session despite recent corruption allegations that brought to light actions by their House and Senate members?” asked Representative Tony McCombie (IL-Savanna) from a Capitol Press Conference on Ethics Reform on Tuesday, November 12.

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