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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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Oct 6, 2009

I will not take any time to discuss policy because we will have a chance to review the testimony of all the witnesses.

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Sep 15, 2009

Well, for the taxpayers' benefit, I think that they would expect agencies within the same Federal Government working for the same American population would get along to get done what needs to be done and not waste time that way.

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Sep 15, 2009

I am very concerned with this provision striking the existing provisions and have been working to determine who authored it.

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Sep 8, 2009

Congress really directed in our statute that the CFTC set position limits--this was back in the 1930's.

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Sep 8, 2009

Emissions contract markets operate no differently than other commodity markets that CFTC regulates.

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Aug 22, 2009

I don't have any problem with things like living wills, but they ought to be done within the family. We should not have a government program that determines you're going to pull the plug on grandma.

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Aug 21, 2009

I don't have any problem with things like living wills, but they ought to be done within the family. We should not have a government program that determines you're going to pull the plug on grandma.

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Aug 20, 2009

I don't have any problem with things like living wills, but they ought to be done within the family. We should not have a government program that determines you're going to pull the plug on grandma.

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Aug 13, 2009

Those are just sort of fear-mongering out there for opponents of reform.

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Aug 13, 2009

Republican Chuck Grassley says his Senate committee dropped that provision for fear it would be misinterpreted.

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Aug 12, 2009

Senator Grassley said he'd been seeing these things all along, since about February, and he saw his crowds grow and grow and grow.

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Aug 11, 2009

I don't have any problem with things like living wills, but they ought to be done within the family. We should not have -- we should not have a government program that determines you're going to pull the plug on grandma.

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Aug 11, 2009

We're here at a time when I sense that people are scared for our country.

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Aug 5, 2009

I believe John is very well qualified to serve as a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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Aug 5, 2009

I appreciate very much this opportunity to introduce an outstanding Iowan to the committee to serve the people of this country.

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Jul 28, 2009

After pressure from Senator Grassley, the press, and students, Harvard has reviewed its policies, and now, this year, received a 'B' on the AMSA Scorecard.

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Jul 21, 2009

I thought I ought to ask the indulgence of you, Mr. Chairman, to make a statement why I do not appear at one of the most important issues that is before the Congress that is affecting agriculture, which is this subject of cap and trade.

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Jun 23, 2009

AARP has been fighting for affordable, quality health care for nearly a half-century, and while a fixed-benefit indemnity plan is not perfect, it offers our members an option to help cover some portion of their medical expenses without…

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Jun 16, 2009

I have been in the Senate for--now in my 33rd year, and I felt like it was a dog-and-pony show to me.

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Jun 15, 2009

It is my hope that if approved, the nominees will use their time at the FCC to commit that its policies ensure affordable access to advanced telecommunication services throughout rural America.

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Jun 15, 2009

If the USF is going to serve its purpose and help serve rural America, FCC policies should adapt to recognize the unique circumstances of these carriers.

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Jun 2, 2009

They have access to information when the Federal Reserve will try to sell securities, and what price they will accept. And they have intricate financial relations with people across the globe.

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May 7, 2009

If the Constitution, as I believe, should be interpreted according to the meaning it had at the time it was ratified, it follows directly that the use of contemporary foreign or international law is not proper.

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May 7, 2009

Seating a Justice on the Supreme Court who does not treat the Second Amendment as a fundamental right deserving of protection against cities and states could do far more damage to the right to keep and bear arms than any legislation passed…

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