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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.
in his 2013 confirmation hearing, FBI Director James Comey called whistleblowers ``a critical element of a functioning democracy.'' That is what I have been saying for years. Whistleblowers expose waste, fraud, and abuse. They help keep…
I wish to honor Iowa Governor Terry Branstad on a very historic milestone. On December 14 of this year, Governor Branstad will become the longest serving Governor in the Nation's history. He breaks a record set by Governor Clinton of New…
on this side, we yield back all of our time. Mr. President, the pending amendment No. 2908 contains matter that is not within the jurisdiction of the Finance or HELP Committees and is extraneous to H.R. 3762, a reconciliation bill…
I call up amendment No. 2914. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Iowa [Mr. Grassley] proposes an amendment numbered 2914 to amendment No. 2874.
I rise to speak about the 2014 farm bill and attempts to change it by Members of this Congress. The farm bill process was a long, hard, and frustrating exercise. Nobody got everything they wanted, but in the end we got a new bill for…
I would like to take a moment to pay tribute to a friend of mine, Patricia Geadelmann. Pat serves as special assistant to the president for board and governmental relations at the University of Northern Iowa, my alma mater. Pat is retiring…
Pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and the waiver provisions of applicable budget resolutions, I move to waive all applicable sections of that act and applicable budget resolutions for the purposes of amendment…
The Manchin-Toomey amendment that is going to be up next, I am told, won't prevent the next shooting or reduce crime or fix our mental health system. We need to also be worried about protecting the Second Amendment. My amendment addresses…
today I am introducing the Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2015. I am pleased to be joined by Senator Cantwell. Our bill will modify the biodiesel fuel blenders credit to a domestic production credit, and extend the…
Yes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk called the roll.
I come to the floor because we are discussing ObamaCare on the reconciliation bill. Webster's dictionary defines the word ``success'' as the correct or desired result of an attempt. So I want to discuss the definition of the word…
I ask unanimous consent that morning business be extended until 7 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
These lists include successful attacks that harmed Americans as well as unsuccessful attempts that did not--often thanks to law enforcement's efforts. What is common to all the attacks is that they were undertaken by terrorists who…
I was seeking the floor, but it is my understanding that Senator McConnell, our leader, is on his way to the floor. I will wait until he speaks. I don't think we have to ask for a quorum call because I think he will be here in just a…
because of what happened in Paris last week, a lot of speeches are going to be given on the floor of the Senate about terrorism. But it is too bad that we only seem to talk about the dangers of terrorism when bad things happen in the…
I intend to object to any unanimous consent request at the present time relating to the nomination of Thomas A. Shannon, Jr., of Virginia, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Career Ambassador, to be an Under Secretary…
I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for about 6 or 7 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
The Sunshine Act, introduced in 2009 by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Herb Kohl (D-WI)...
I want to express my deepest sympathies to the people of Paris and all those affected by the terrorist attacks of Islamic extremists. As we all know, hundreds of people were killed or injured in the attacks, including at least one American…
oversight of the executive branch of government by the Congress is as old as the Constitution, it is a critical role, and it is one that was intended by the writers of the Constitution. I believe oversight leads to better government…
Before I speak on the main subject for which I came to the floor, I want to compliment the Senator from Texas for both of the points he has made about the renaming of the street by the Chinese Embassy and also for what he has done in…
I see Senator Johnson on the floor. I thank him very much for his leadership in this area. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Wisconsin.
I thank all my colleagues, in particular my colleague from Iowa but also the people who are very senior leaders of this body: Senator McConnell, Senator Reid, and my friend on the Judiciary Committee, Senator Leahy, whom I have served with…
Senator John Breaux from Louisiana and I spearheaded the so-called 'Tri-partisan' proposal to reform TANF.
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