CHICAGO (July 20, 2017) – Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner again demanded that lawmakers put the children of Illinois first and send him Senate Bill 1, the education funding bill. Public schools in Illinois may not open in time for the new school year if Democrats in the Illinois Senate don’t send this bill to the governor’s desk. Democratic senators are using a procedural quirk to prevent this measure from reaching the governor’s desk, which puts every public school student in Illinois at risk.

VIDEO: Grassley Reacts to Unanimous Judiciary Committee Approval of FBI Director Nominee

WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Senator Chuck Grassley, today advanced the nomination of Christopher Wray to serve as the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa released the following statement on Sen. John McCain.

“Senator McCain is tough and tenacious, and I have no doubt that he will fight this with all his might. I ask that Iowans join Barbara and me as we pray for John’s recovery and for strength for his family.”

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Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

Executive Business Meeting

July 20, 2017

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WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley wrote to Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson requesting further information on Rinat Akhmetshin, the Russian-American lobbyist who was present at the June 2016 meeting with Donald Trump, Jr.

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds was named to the National Governors Association (NGA) Executive Committee Tuesday. She was selected by her fellow governors at the NGA meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, last week.

Sen. Chuck Grassley today made the following comment on the health care debate and next steps to repair the damage done by Obamacare.

Hubbell to hold ‘workshops’ across Iowa, focused on real solutions for Iowans across the state

DES MOINES, IA - After announcing his campaign for Governor, Fred Hubbell, a community leader, job creator, and lifelong Democrat, is launching a week-long “Get Iowa Growing: Education Workshop Tour.”

Community leader and job creator Fred Hubbell officially launches campaign to be Governor of Iowa

Prepared Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Family Leadership Summit

Des Moines, Iowa

July 15, 2017

Good morning. It’s so good to be here with all of you this morning to share in our Worship, Fellowship, and Leadership.

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