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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.
I am here to point out that 10 years ago this very day, this Senate decided not to drill for more oil in the United States, where we know oil exists. At that time, the argument that was used was why drill because it was going to take many…
The board has broad jurisdiction to review actions the executive branch takes to protect the Nation from terrorism, ensuring that the need for such action is balanced with the need to protect privacy and civil liberties.
Following the terrorist attacks on 9/11, we made a number of reforms in order to protect the Nation from further attacks.
Lest we forget that we were spared an attack on Christmas Day 2009 because the would-be bomber could not ignite the explosives.
again we are moving forward under the regular order and procedures of the Senate. This year we have been in session for about 37 days, including today. During that time we will have confirmed 15 judges. That is an average of better than…
I rise today in support of a bill that I am introducing on behalf of a bipartisan group of Senators, the Officer Safety Act of 2012, S. 2276. This bill allows a Federal law enforcement agent, who stops a violent crime while off-duty and is…
I ask unanimous consent to speak for 15 minutes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Justice Ginsburg on Constitutions
Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg, on a recent trip to Egypt, made comments that garnered public notice. She said: I would not look to the U.S. Constitution if I were drafting a constitution in the year 2012. I might look at the constitution…
I want to ask, Mr. President, if it is appropriate for me to speak on the judges who will be up for a vote? The PRESIDING OFFICER. It is.
again, we are moving forward under the regular order and procedures of the Senate. This year, we have been in session for about 35 days, including today. During that time we will have confirmed 14 judges. That is an average of better than…
a couple weeks ago, and just now my colleague, the Senator from Tennessee, has been speaking on the Senate floor in opposition to the wind energy production tax credit. Obviously, I have great respect for Senator Alexander. A person who…
The report makes the deputy chief of Public Integrity seem hapless and overwhelmed.
This is a very troubling matter that warrants more attention than it has gotten.
Ultimately your report concluded that no such order existed for Brady or Giglio obligations.
The prosecutor has more control over life, liberty, and reputation than any other person in America.
As a result of this case and going forward, should all district judges issue formal orders to DOJ prosecutors instructing them to comply with Brady and Giglio in an effort to ensure compliance and secure the possibility of criminal…
Had the court issued a formal order on September the 10th instructing DOJ prosecutors to comply with Brady and Giglio, would you have recommended criminal contempt against the prosecutors?
the prosecution of Senator Ted Stevens was permeated by the systemic concealment of significant exculpatory evidence
the Justice Department ultimately moved to dismiss with prejudice the case against Senator Stevens
Notwithstanding this technical violation, do you believe they should face criminal penalties, including jail time?
soon, around the 12:30 hour or on one of the seven votes this afternoon, we are going to be voting on cloture on the STOCK Act. I have 45 minutes allotted to me to speak about the disappointment I have with the way this has been handled…
again, we are moving forward under the regular order and procedures of the Senate. This year, we have been in session for about 32 days, including today. During that time we will have confirmed 12 judges. That is an average of better than…
I yield back our time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time is yielded back. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Ronnie Abrams, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of…
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