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Chuck Grassley

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Chuck Grassley is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Iowa, a position he has held since 1981. A member of the Republican Party, Grassley has been influential in various legislative areas, including agriculture, judiciary, and finance. He has served in several key roles, including as the President pro tempore of the United States Senate, making him one of the longest-serving senators in U.S. history. Grassley is known for his commitment to transparency and accountability in government, often emphasizing the importance of oversight in federal agencies.

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Jan 31, 2017

I think Congress should act statutorily to require the TANF Program to develop an improper payment estimate.

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Jan 31, 2017

If we cannot get out of this 1.9 percent growth rate, we are never going to be able to deal with the financial problems of the country.

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Jan 30, 2017

the resolution of disapproval I am introducing today via the Congressional Review Act repeals a Social Security regulation that unfairly stigmatizes people with disabilities. It also violates the fundamental nature of the Second Amendment…

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Jan 30, 2017

I ask unanimous consent to speak for 15 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Grassley pertaining to the introduction of S.J. Res. 14 are printed in today's Record under ``Statements on…

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Jan 30, 2017

I would like to take a moment to honor an Iowa teacher who has clearly had a major impact on his students and his community because I was contacted by a number of Iowans regarding their desire to find some way to recognize him. The…

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Jan 24, 2017

Today I want to recognize Thomas D. Homan, who will step down this month as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Executive Associate Director for Enforcement and Removal Operations. Mr. Homan has served in law enforcement for 36 years…

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Jan 23, 2017

To the best of my knowledge, I have followed the appropriate university regulations concerning financial disclosures.

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Jan 23, 2017

It is difficult to imagine anyone more capable of serving this Nation as the Secretary of HHS than Congressman Tom Price.

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Jan 23, 2017

It is good to ask tough questions, and we have had a lot of tough questions here today, but you have answered them very, very well.

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Jan 23, 2017

I am worried about what my colleagues on the minority side are doing to the Senate as an institution.

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Jan 23, 2017

If what we are seeing now is the new normal for every time control of the White House changes hands, the Senate, quite frankly, will be a much lesser institution.

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Jan 23, 2017

I think it is a wonderful thing, and I just personally want to congratulate you and your wife and family for giving so much to this country.

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Jan 23, 2017

I hope that I could get your commitment that you will enforce this act the way it was intended to be enforced.

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Jan 23, 2017

I have been in the Senate for 40 years and I think my record for being willing to reach across the aisle is beyond any reasonable dispute.

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Jan 23, 2017

These allegations are simply untrue.

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Jan 23, 2017

After questioning about 20 doctors and research institutions, it looks like problems with transparency are everywhere.

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Jan 23, 2017

What I am saying is that the same rules, processes, courtesies, and assumptions of good faith that have long been the hallmark of the Senate confirmation process should continue to apply regardless of who is President.

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Jan 23, 2017

The EB-5 Regional Center Program has been plagued by fraud and abuse.

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Jan 23, 2017

Without accurate and complete financial information, the leadership does not know how the money is being spent and what things cost.

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Jan 23, 2017

I have been in the Senate for 40 years, and I think my record for being willing to reach across the aisle is beyond any reasonable dispute.

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Jan 23, 2017

I have sponsored legislation called the Physician Payment Sunshine Act.

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Jan 20, 2017

Mr. Pisesident, I have fought for years to protect our Nation's seniors from abuse and exploitation, initially, as former Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, former Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and more recently, as…

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Jan 18, 2017

I do not oppose FDI, when people outside the United States invest here and create jobs, I generally think that is a very good thing.

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Jan 18, 2017

In 2006, I was successful in enacting legislation to enhance the IRS whistleblower program.

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