DES MOINES, IOWA (January 15, 2020) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the White House’s announcement of a trade agreement with China:

“Today, President Trump secured a historic win for the American people. Forging a stronger trade agreement with China puts Iowa farmers, families, and small businesses first. It was an honor to attend the signing ceremony, at the invitation of the President, and witness such an iconic moment.

WASHINGTON DC (January 15, 2020) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley today attended a White House signing ceremony for Phase One of a trade deal between the United States and China.

WASHINGTON DC (January 15, 2020) — Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on US-Iran policy-correction:

When President Obama signed the Iran deal, we were led to believe that this rapprochement with the Iranian regime would induce it to moderate its aggressive foreign policy and that it would likely spend the money made available through the deal on economic development for its people.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 14, 2020) — In today's Condition of the State address, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds recommended fully funding the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund in her 2020 budget. Voters approved the trust fund in 2010 to conserve Iowa's natural resources, but has remained unfunded for the past decade.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 14, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds delivered her Condition of the State Address today at 10AM.

Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

Mr President, Mr Speaker, Lieutenant Governor, legislative leaders, Senators and Representatives, justices and judges, elected officials, distinguished guests, family, friends, and my fellow Iowans.

WASHINGTON DC (January 14, 2020) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the results of the Taiwan election:

On Saturday, the 23 million proud people of Taiwan exercised their democratic right to select their own leaders.

I congratulate President Tsai [Ing-wen] on her reelection.

I would also like to take this moment to congratulate Taiwan for being a shining light amidst dark times in other parts of East Asia.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 13, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions.

The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation:

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Board of Educational Examiners:

Timothy Bower, Fairfield

Rhonda McRina, Waterloo

Kristen Rickey, Manchester

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Board of Parole:

Andrew Boettger, Vice Chair, Cambridge

Ralph Haskins, West Des Moines

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 13, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds will deliver her Condition of the State Address on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

WASHINGTON DC (January 10, 2020) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley released the following statement regarding the passing of Chris Allen, Senior Advisor for Benefits and Exempt Organizations on the Senate Finance Committee majority staff.

WASHINGTON DC (January 10, 2020) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), Senate president pro tempore, and Senate Finance Committee Chairman, today released the following statement regarding House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announcing that she will soon transmit articles of impeachment to the United States Senate.

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