WASHINGTON DC (March 12, 2019) — Floor Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Senior Member and Former Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee, on the Re-Introduction of the Accountability through Electronic Verification Act, Tuesday, March 12, 2019:

 

I recently re-introduced the Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act this Congress.

WASHINGTON DC (March 12, 2019) — US Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa and Ranking Member Ron Wyden of Oregon today invited executives from five pharmacy benefit manager (PBMs) companies to testify before a committee hearing on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, on drug pricing in the United States, the third in a series of hearings examining prescription drug costs.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2019) —

Transparency, Competition Key to Lower Drug Prices

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By Mark Hahn March 12, 2019

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2019) — On March 21, Iowans will take to the Capitol to share their stories, experiences, and knowledge with legislators. Environmental Lobby Day is a special opportunity to connect other environmentally-minded Iowans and organizations as we show lawmakers there is broad-based support for sustainable funding for programs and policies that support clean water, healthy land and air, and clean energy. 

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2019) — The Iowa State Association of County Supervisors (ISACS) will present its annual Friend of the County Award to Governor Kim Reynolds for her continued commitment to counties by supporting full funding of the commercial and industrial property tax-backfill and mental-health and disability services.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement regarding the EPA’s release of the proposed rule to allow the year-round sale of 15 percent ethanol blends:

WASHINGTON DC (March 12, 2019) — US Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, a family farmer and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today released the following comment regarding EPA’s proposed rule allowing the year-round sale of higher blends of ethanol known as E15.

WASHINGTON DC (March 12, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler signed the proposed E15 rule, taking the next step toward making E15 available year-round. In October, President Trump had pledged to end the embargo on sales of E15 during the summer months.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2019) — Today at her weekly press conference, Governor Kim Reynolds announced a new application for felons to have their voting rights restored. The governor also reiterated her support for a constitutional amendment to permanently restore the voting rights of felons who have completed their sentence.

PRESS RELEASE (March 12, 2019) — Senator Kamala Harris’s Iowa Chair Deidre DeJear will join Marshall County Democrats at their biennial meeting and pasta supper. DeJear will deliver remarks about Kamala Harris’ vision for Iowans, which includes building an economy that works for all Iowans, guaranteeing access to health care, and taking on challenges like climate change.

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