Read Hannity's America Oct 30, 2009
As the clock ticks on this very serious issue, Republican Senator Chuck Grassley has revealed that a serious funding loophole for ACORN still exists: ACORN is still able to receive donations through a charity drive known as the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The CFC is a government-wide effort that encourages federal employees to donate portions of their earnings to charities and, according to Senator Grassley, the Obama administration has refused to remove ACORN from the catalog of eligible... (Fox News)
Immigration Loophole Oct 24, 2009
Universal Nightmare 2. Universal Nightmare 2. (Fox News)
Conlin Eyes 2010 Race Against Grassley Oct 24, 2009
Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) in 2010. Conlin, the losing Democratic nominee for governor in 1982 and a former president of the trial lawyers national association, on Thursday told the Des Moines Register, I don t know how this is going to come together, but I have reached the point where I would like to do it. (Roll Call)
Administration Pushes Back Against Grassley, Critics on HHS Web Site Oct 22, 2009
Senate Finance ranking member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Tuesday wrote Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius questioning the legality of a link on HHS Web site that directs users to a show your support page. The page collects personal information from users and asks them to sign a form letter to President Barack Obama backing his health care reform efforts and pledging to assist him. (Roll Call)
Norton Boosted by Big-Name Donors in Colorado Senate Race Oct 21, 2009
Kay Bailey Hutchison (Texas), Chuck Grassley (Iowa), Bob Bennett (Utah) and Lindsey Graham (S.C.). Well-known Colorado Republicans who reported giving to Norton s campaign last month include former Sen. (Roll Call)
‘Doc Fix’ Continues to Vex Senate Leaders Oct 21, 2009
Meanwhile, a two-year, $25 billion alternative being negotiated by Budget Chairman Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) and Finance ranking member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) appeared to be gaining steam. That measure would offset the costs of the doctors payments extension over that period, meeting the concerns of a handful of Democrats who want the bill paid for. (Roll Call)
Grassley Warns HHS Web Site May Be ‘Propaganda’ Oct 21, 2009
Senate Finance ranking member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is raising concerns that a Department of Health and Human Services Web site that urges visitors to send an e-mail to President Barack Obama praising his health care reform plan may violate rules against government-funded propaganda. The Web page is accessed through a state your support button featured prominently on the HHS Web site and carries a disclaimer that the Web site is maintained by HHS.. (Roll Call)
Conrad, Grassley Look to Break Impasse on ‘Doc Fix’ Oct 20, 2009
Senate Budget Chairman Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) and Finance ranking member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are working on a plan to pay for a $245 billion extension in Medicare payments to doctors, hoping to find a way to quell bipartisan Senate opposition. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev. (Roll Call)
Medical school clears Kuklo of false-data charge Oct 19, 2009
Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, the ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, began a federal inquiry into Kuklos case. Kuklo later resigned from the University. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Baucus Charade Passed, Now For Real Health Care Bill Oct 15, 2009
Chuck Grassley of Iowa, hit an out-of-the-park grand slam during his assessment of the bill in opening remarks at the hearing before the vote. An excerpt. (Human Events Online)
Grassley: Senate Health Plan Depletes Medicare Oct 15, 2009
Chuck Grassley talks about the costly new mandates in the Democrats healthcare plans ... Chuck Grassley talks about the costly new mandates in the Democrats healthcare plans. (Newsmax)
Nobel Jury Defends Awarding Obama Prize Oct 14, 2009
You pay for campaign contributions because every major player in health care reform - Max Baucus, Mike Enzi, Chuck Grassley, Olympia Snowe, Mitch McConnel, Orrin Hatch, all receive generous bribes from the health insurance industry. The health insurance companies are threatening to raise rates. (CBS News -- World)
Senate Committee Passes Obamacare Oct 14, 2009
Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa)Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)Jon Kyl (R-Ariz. Jim Bunning (R-Ky. (Human Events Online)
FCC Chief Seeks Broad Open-Internet 'Rules'... Oct 14, 2009
On Tuesday, 18 Republican senators, including John McCain of Arizona and Chuck Grassley of Iowa, sent a letter to Mr. Genachowski complaining about the net-neutrality proposal, and warning it should only be done with the support of both Republican and Democratic FCC commissioners. Otherwise, the senators wrote, it "reduces the confidence the public and the Congress have in the proposal." It is unclear if the two Republican FCC commissioners will support the proposal. (The Drudge Report)
Senate committee approves health overhaul bill Oct 14, 2009
The Finance Committee's top Republican, Chuck Grassley of Iowa, gave voice to the GOP's concerns about the bill, saying it was "moving on a slippery slope to more and more government control of health care.". "There's a lot in this bill that's just a consensus that needs to be done, but there are other provisions of this bill that raise a lot of questions," Grassley said, contending the legislation would mean higher costs for Americans. (Honolulu Advertiser)
ISSUES: Sticking points to iron out Oct 14, 2009
John Rockefeller, left, Chuck Grassley and Orrin Hatch. By Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images. (USA Today)
CBO: Malpractice bill would save $54B Oct 10, 2009
"Thats not chump change. Its a no-brainer to include tort reform in any health care reform legislation," Senate Finance Committee ranking member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said in a statement. If Democrats do ignore the CBO's findings, they would also open themselves to Republican attacks that the party is beholden to its allies in the trial bar. (TheHill.com)
Senate 'Obamacare' Concept Costs $829 Billion Oct 9, 2009
Chuck Grassley, ranking Republican on the Senate Committee on Finance, says hard working American families will foot the bill to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars. I worry that some of my colleagues will focus only on the deficit-neutral piece of CBO s document, Grassley said. (Human Events Online)
Where's the Health Care Bill? Oct 9, 2009
The group included Democrats Baucus, Kent Conrad (ND) and Jeff Bingaman (NM), along with Republicans Olympia Snowe (R-ME), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Mike Enzi (WY). They met for weeks, yet couldn t agree on a bill. (Human Events Online)
Baucus health bill projected at $829B Oct 8, 2009
Ranking Senate Finance Committee member Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, center, criticizes the Senate's health bill for "hundreds of billions of dollars" in taxes and fees. Here, Grassley speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill on October 1 in Washington, D.C. with Sen. (USA Today)
Health Bill Would Cost $829B, Help Cover 94 Pct Oct 8, 2009
Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the ranking Republican on the Finance Committee. "This package includes hundreds of billions of dollars in new taxes and fees. Most Americans with health insurance will see their premiums increase.". (ABC News -- Business)
EDITORIAL: Can't defend Medicare subsidy costs Oct 8, 2009
Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said an amendment approved by the Finance Committee in the pre-dawn hours Friday would allow the commission to recommend changes leading to higher Medicare prescription drug premiums. The Democratic amendment was approved on a 13-10 party line vote. (Fresno Bee)
Schwarzenegger supports health overhaul goals Oct 8, 2009
The Finance Committee's top Republican, Chuck Grassley of Iowa, said in a statement: "These taxes will increase insurance premiums and health care costs for individuals and families.". At the same time, they also could mean more revenue to help pay for expanding coverage to the uninsured. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Grassley Slams Finance Bill Despite CBO Score Oct 8, 2009
Senate Finance ranking member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Wednesday evening released a statement slamming the amended Finance health care reform bill, saying the legislation should be judged on more than simply whether it is deficit-neutral. LOG IN NOT A SUBSCRIBER. (Roll Call)
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ACORN Charges Republican McCarthyism Oct 8, 2009
Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, released a scathing (pdf) alleging that ACORN is using a tangled web of tax-exempt organizations to funnel tax money to itself. Lewis denied the charges. (Human Events Online)
Chuck Grassley and the RINO Wing Oct 7, 2009
The American people are seeking to have their voices heard through their elected officials, including conservatives, but the US Senate appears to be oblivious to that fact -- including Republican senators such as Iowa's Chuck Grassley ... Democrats wish to control one-sixth of the US economy -- health care well, so do Republicans such as Chuck Grassley. (Townhall.com)
My View: Intuit uses clout to stymie state innovation Oct 6, 2009
Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has argued that taxpayers would "be better off with a pencil and an abacus" than Free File. If that weren't enough, a recent study by the nonprofit organization Tax Analysts showed that Free File fails to catch simple mathematical errors and calculates disparate refunds for identically situated taxpayers. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Tips on tax cheats skyrocket with bigger rewards Oct 5, 2009
Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the senior Republican on the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee. The 2006 law targets high-income tax dodgers, guaranteeing rewards for qualified whistleblowers if the company in question owes a least $2 million in unpaid taxes, interest and penalties. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
U.N.: Can halt violence against women Oct 3, 2009
Latest news, Latest News Headlines, news articles, news video, news photos - UPI.com (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
RedState Morning Briefing Oct 3, 2009
The Senate Finance Committee considered Senator Chuck Grassley s (R-IA) amendment on the health care legislation that would require identification to take advantage of medicaid benefits. Senator Grassley s position, and the logical position, is that if one is not asked to show identification before taking advantage of a taxpayer funded health care program like medicaid, the program can be accessed by anyone under the sun, including people who are not supposed to take advantage of the program,... (Human Events Online)
Barack Obama's Facebook Feed Oct 3, 2009
Chuck Grassley posted a picture. Tom DeLay changed his nickname from The Hammer to The Ham. (Slate)
Senators reject five-year wait for immigrant healthcare Oct 2, 2009
On Wednesday, the Finance Committee sponsored by ranking member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) that would have required photo identification for health benefits applicants. The bill already requires people to verify their names, places of birth and Social Security numbers. (TheHill.com)
Grassley wins support for Medicare plan Oct 1, 2009
Chuck Grassley is no fan of a public option, but an Ames neurologist sees an upside for Iowa in the congressional debate about a government-run health insurance program. Grassley has won unanimous approval from Senate Finance Committee colleagues for a change in Medicare reimbursement that will narrow the gap between what Iowa physicians are paid for seeing Medicare patients and their actual costs. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Senators turn back ID requirement for immigrant healthcare Oct 1, 2009
Finance Committee ranking member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said that current law and the healthcare bill under consideration are too lax and leave the door open to illegal immigrants defrauding the government using false or stolen identities to obtain benefits ... Perhaps Chuck Grassley could say that if the applicant has a federal identity document, or a state identify document certified by the federal government, then you have to provide it. (TheHill.com)
Health care may hit House, Senate floor mid-month Oct 1, 2009
Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on health care overhaul reform legislation on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Senate Finance Committee member Sen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Lionel Shriver: Pull the plug on Grandma Sep 30, 2009
The Republican Senator Chuck Grassley famously inflamed American hysteria about healthcare reform by declaring to an Iowa town-hall meeting in August, "We should not have a government programme that determines if you're going to pull the plug on Grandma." So I'm going on the record: I'm all for it. Pull the plug on Grandma. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Blaming the wrong highjacker (83) Sep 30, 2009
Senator Chuck Grassley, the ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, has received 1. 3 million from the health care industry since 2005. (Boerne Star, TX)
Gillibrand, Schumer fall short of $1M Sep 30, 2009
Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), $2,190,000. 35. (Albany Business Review, NY)
How would the public option outcompete private enterprise? Sep 30, 2009
The Chairmen who pushed these bizarre rules through were Tom Davis and Chuck Grassley. Try to keep up with Congress and how they micromanage the post office s bizarre business model. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Sen. Grassley is out of touch with Iowans Sep 26, 2009
Knowing that, why would anyone with a conscience vote for Chuck Grassley. His priorities are way out of sync with Iowa and the majority of the country. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Grassley: ACORN Uses Tax-Exempt Entities to Funnel Money to Itself Sep 26, 2009
Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee. Some or all of them may be nothing more than shell companies used to pass money from the government directly through to ACORN and its affiliates. (Human Events Online)
GOP to block HHS confirmations until 'gag order' lifted Sep 25, 2009
Chuck Grassley (Iowa) -- signed Thursday's letter, a move that could electrify an already tense markup process. Source: The contents of this site are. (TheHill.com)
Senators spar on impact to seniors Sep 24, 2009
Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa reads notes at right, on capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009 as the committee continued working on the health care legislation. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg) Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Denmark Fire Association to receive $98,764 from FEMA Sep 23, 2009
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2009 12:12 PM CDT U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a 98,764 competitive grant to the Denmark Fire Association in Denmark through the Operations and Safety Program. "Firefighters put their lives on the line every day for the good of the community," Grassley said. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Kyl: Health bill a stunning assault on liberty Sep 23, 2009
Republican criticisms of the so-called individual mandate are relatively new to the debate but several GOP senators, including ranking member Chuck Grassley (Iowa), raised civil-libertarian critiques of the policy during their opening statements. "These provisions trample on the freedoms of Americans," said Sen. (TheHill.com)
Snowe Only Solid GOP Vote for Healthcare Sep 23, 2009
Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the panel's ranking Republican, said the White House and Democratic leaders short-circuited the bipartisan talks by imposing a mid-September deadline. "I find it utterly and completely appalling," he said. (Newsmax)
Agency: Coverage for illegal immigrants hard to calculate Sep 23, 2009
Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, the budget office said its cost calculation included those who may try to cheat the system by misreporting income or family circumstance as well as access by unauthorized immigrants. However, "we have no basis for quantifying those factors separately for this or other proposals," the letter said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Senate's Gang of Six Hurting in Polls Sep 23, 2009
Each member of the group (Max Baucus, Kent Conrad, Jeff Bingaman, Olympia Snowe, Chuck Grassley, and Mike Enzi) "started out the year in a place of seeming electoral invincibility," Silver writes. Grassley is now down 18 percentage points this year, to a 57 percent approval rating. (Slate)
Health care reform slogs through Senate panel Sep 23, 2009
Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, after months of negotiations with Democrats, complained that the White House refused to assure him that no public option will be in a final bill. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, has promised that a House bill will have a public option. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Grassley: Bipartisan Cooperation on Hold Sep 23, 2009
Chuck Grassley of Iowa blamed Democratic leaders for imposing a deadline to get the bill moving by mid-September. The top Republican on the Finance Committee said Democrats have put moving quickly over moving correctly. (Newsmax)
Who's Afraid of Sibel Edmonds? Sep 23, 2009
and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) have backed her publicly. 60 Minutes launched an investigation of her claims and found them believable. (The American Conservative)
PFGBest unveils new headquarters Sep 22, 2009
Chuck Grassley during the opening of the building in Cedar Falls Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 ... Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Baucus bill takes the middle road Sep 22, 2009
Max Baucus spent hours a day in closed-door meetings with six members of the Senate Finance Committee: Democrats Byron Dorgan of North Dakota and Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico and Republicans Mike Enzi of Wyoming, Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Olympia Snowe of Maine. But Montana's senior senator stood alone Tuesday when he introduced his long-awaited health care bill. (Montana Standard, MT)
The Risks for Dems Going It Alone on Health Care Sep 22, 2009
Those same voters are what kept Republicans Senators Mike Enzi and Chuck Grassley at the bargaining table long after all expectations had died that they would ever sign on to a deal: as much as they would be happy to kill health-care reform, Republicans want to make the case that they gave bipartisanship their all. In fact, both cited "partisan deadlines" as reasons that they couldn't vote for the bill. (Time.com)
Grassley slips slightly in Iowa amidst health debate Sep 21, 2009
Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) faces a still-healthy but declining popularity among Iowa voters amidst his high-profile role in the national debate over healthcare. 57 percent of Iowa voters approve of the way Grassley, who will stand for reelection next fall, is handling his job. (TheHill.com)
Health reform's 'gang of 6' reaps political cash Sep 21, 2009
Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, the ranking Republican on the Finance Committee who is seen as key to influencing other conservatives, received the most this year - $223,600 ... Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa - $223,600. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Toughest Test Coming Up For Health Overhaul Sep 20, 2009
Chuck Grassley of Iowa, said Baucus' insurance requirement and fines as high as $3,800 for going without coverage amount to "a penalty against middle-class Americans.". Ensign is trying to limit the future reach of the insurance tax. (Click2Houston, TX)
Grassley to the FDA: Are Statins Really Safe? Sep 19, 2009
Patient reports and research noting serious side effects from the wildly profitable cholesterol-lowering drugs prompt Senator Chuck Grassley to ask the FDA for a review ... has learned that Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, has sent a letter to the Food & Drug Administration asking whether the agency has sufficiently considered potential problems caused by cholesterol-lowering drugs (most commonly the class of drugs called statins). (BusinessWeek)
Now Democrats can negotiate health care reform Sep 19, 2009
Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) caved in to the lie about death panels, giving it credence in a town hall forum, Baucus, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, kept Grassley and the others at the table. The result is a health care reform bill that is hardly perfect it needs several refinements but which can jump-start the debate over final legislation among Democrats in the House and Senate. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
America's hot summer of discontent Sep 19, 2009
Chuck Grassley, a Republican senator from Iowa, spent weeks working with moderate Democrats on a compromise bill. But he said he could not vote for it without significant support from Republican colleagues. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Price, Gingrey: Obama shunned them on health care Sep 19, 2009
Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Mike Enzie of Wyoming, Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins of Maine, and Bob Corker of Tennessee. I assume there will be other Republicans [who will meet with Obama] as this debate continues, Gibbs said Thursday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
U.S. sends $714,000 to UNI Sep 18, 2009
Chuck Grassley says the money will help the university s Multimodal Facility use alternative energy sources to power the building. According to the Transportation Department, Northern Iowa will use the money to help install solar panels at the Multimodal Facility to provide the total amount of electricity required by the facility. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Lobbyists still run Washington Sep 18, 2009
Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, the ranking Republican member of the Finance Committee, not surprisingly ranks among the top recipients of health-related money as well. He's $2. (Salon)
Baucus aims for center, but some call plan off-target Sep 18, 2009
Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said he is still willing to work with Democrats. "Whenever Baucus calls us," he said, "I'll be there.". (Florida Today)
