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.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 25, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, October 28–Sunday, November 3, 2019.  

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Monday, October 28

Gov Reynolds signs First-Responders Day proclamation

Iowa State Capitol — West Capitol Steps

Des Moines, IA

9:30AM

***Media Gaggle to follow***

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.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 24, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa’s Teacher Leadership and Compensation system continues to strengthen teaching and learning, with more school districts reporting progress meeting their local student achievement goals for the third year in a row.

 

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 and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Wednesday released a public schedule update for events during the week of Monday, October 21–Sunday, October 27, 2019. 

The following event has been added and is open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Thursday, October 24

Gov Reynolds attends American Cancer Society Policy Reception

625 East Court Avenue

Des Moines, IA

6:45PM

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 23, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise on Thursday, October 24, to sunset on Friday, October 25, in honor and remembrance of Jo Ann Zimmerman, Iowa’s first female lieutenant governor elected in 1986.

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. 

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