28 Feb 2019

Prepared Remarks by Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee on Tax-Filing Season, Wednesday, February 27, 2019

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (February 27, 2019) —

Mr President,

We’re now in the fifth week of the tax filing season.

Based on all reports from the IRS, the filing season is running smoothly.

All systems are operating as expected, returns are being processed, and refunds are being sent out without any major complications.

According to Commissioner Rettig, the IRS has even set a couple of internal records for the speed at which they have processed returns.

28 Feb 2019

State Rep McCombie Signs on to Oppose Income Tax Hike on Illinois Families

By Joshua Wessell

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 27, 2019) — State Representative Tony McCombie has signed on to co-sponsor House Resolution 153 today: Legislation stating opposition to any measure that would allow the creation of a graduated income-tax on Illinois residents.

27 Feb 2019

Lower Prices, Better Access, Stronger Regulation Lead Prescription Drug Reform Package

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 27, 2019) — As a legislative committee digs into the issue, Illinois House Democrats are pushing a package of bills this spring that aim to make prescription drugs more accessible, affordable and accountable.  

27 Feb 2019

Quad City Federation of Labor Endorses Bill Connors for Bettendorf’s Third Ward

By Julia L McMeekan

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 27, 2019) — A special election will be held for Bettendorf Third Ward Alderman as we mourn the passing of Debra LaMar. Four candidates are campaigning for the vacancy, however, the Quad City Federation of Labor views Bill Connors as the candidate to best serve the interests of working families on the Bettendorf City Council.

27 Feb 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces 2019 Statewide Summit Connecting Workforce, STEM, and Workplace Partnerships

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 27, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds reaffirmed her vision for preparing Iowans for dynamic careers and lifelong learning by continuing to connect workforce, STEM, and workplace partnerships. This year’s Future Ready Iowa Summit titled, “STEM Education + Workplace Partnerships,” takes place on April 30, 2019, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council will be hosting the event.

26 Feb 2019

Senators to Commerce: Thoroughly Review Argentine Biodiesel Dumping Before Lifting Duties

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (February 26, 2019) — US Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa and Maria Cantwell of Washington led a bipartisan group of 12 senators in writing to Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross questioning the Administration’s changed circumstances review of antidumping and countervailing duty

26 Feb 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Discusses Hearing on Drug Pricing with Neil Cavuto on Fox News Channel

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (February 26, 2019) — US Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa discussed his thoughts on today’s Senate Finance Committee hearing on drug pricing with Neil Cavuto on Fox News Channel.

26 Feb 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley: Pharma Execs Should Stop Grandstanding and Work to Lower Prescription Prices

By Grassley Press

It’s not every day an Iowan has the opportunity to wake up and ask top executives of seven major pharmaceutical companies the question that’s on the minds of most Americans: Why do prescription drug prices keep rising in America?

That’s exactly what I did Tuesday when I chaired a congressional hearing of the Senate Finance Committee. It’s the second in a series of hearings I have called to examine drug pricing in the United States.

26 Feb 2019

First Iowa Elected Official Endorsement Goes to Sen Cory Booker

By Cory 2020 Press

DES MOINES, IOWA — This morning, Representative Amy Nielsen became the first Iowa elected official to endorse Cory Booker for President in 2020. Rep Nielsen hails from North Liberty, Iowa, and is serving her second term in the Iowa House of Representatives. A staunch public education advocate and former mayor of North Liberty, Rep Nielsen is also the first Iowa elected official to endorse any candidate for President in 2020.

26 Feb 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Leads Effort to Help Businesses Comply with Worker Eligibility Laws

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (February 26, 2019) — US Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa reintroduced legislation to help businesses comply with immigration laws by certifying the legal status of their workforce. The Accountability through Electronic Verification Act would permanently authorize the E-Verify program, an Internet–based system that assists employers in determining whether current or prospective employees are authorized to work in the United States.

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