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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 17, 2023

I was proud to lead the effort to implement Part D, nationwide prescription drug benefit for seniors, a long time ago.

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Sep 28, 2023

I have come to discuss with my colleagues the plight of our local pharmacists, which is always difficult, particularly in small towns; but it is going to be particularly difficult come January 1 and through next year. I have heard…

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Sep 27, 2023

Most recently, Senator Baldwin and I have introduced a bill to bring additional transparency and oversight to the foreign investment in farmland.

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Sep 27, 2023

We are not interested in whether or not the accusations against Vice President Biden are accurate.

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Sep 27, 2023

Just last December, Senator Baldwin and I made improvements in that act with the Farmland Security Act, which was included in the Omnibus Appropriation Bill.

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Sep 27, 2023

Most recently, Senator Baldwin and I have introduced a bill to bring additional transparency and oversight to the foreign investment in farmland.

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Sep 27, 2023

Just last December, Senator Baldwin and I made improvements in that act with the Farmland Security Act, which was included in the Omnibus Appropriation Bill.

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Sep 26, 2023

Moreover, the tax hikes as a whole will cost about 700,000 jobs.

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Sep 26, 2023

We always hear this business about raising taxes on the rich.

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Sep 26, 2023

Most recently, Senator Baldwin and I have introduced a bill to bring additional transparency and oversight to the foreign investment in farmland.

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Sep 26, 2023

Republicans want to preserve and strengthen this program for future generations.

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Sep 26, 2023

Too often Democrats claim that Republicans want to cut Medicare every time we mention the troubles facing the program.

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Sep 26, 2023

The only way to make these critical programs sustainable is to follow the Ronald Reagan, Tip O'Neal model of 1983.

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Sep 26, 2023

this has to be done in a bipartisan fashion.

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Sep 26, 2023

The chairmans proposed capital gains tax hike is a revenue loser.

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Sep 26, 2023

Just last December, Senator Baldwin and I made improvements in that act with the Farmland Security Act, which was included in the Omnibus Appropriation Bill.

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Sep 21, 2023

before I speak, I would like to ask unanimous consent that Silvia Symber, a detailee in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

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Sep 21, 2023

earlier this year, Chairman Whitehouse and I began bipartisan work to investigate Credit Suisse's historical servicing of Nazi-linked accounts. Today, I would like to discuss this important bipartisan work and thank Senator Whitehouse and…

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Sep 19, 2023

We have a clear majority of Americans disapproving of the President's handling of the economy.

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Sep 19, 2023

What role did the fact that our pre-pandemic economy was the strongest it's been in years play in the speed of recovery rather than the inflationary policies of this administration?

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Sep 19, 2023

I've authored several major tax laws. I've seen the results letting working families and businesses keep more of their hard earned money.

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Sep 19, 2023

the unsustainable fiscal path and--and we have--got to do something about the Federal debt. And it's growing.

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Sep 19, 2023

Democrats like to claim any government spending they happen to like as an investment.

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Sep 19, 2023

Iowans aren't buying into this proposition that--it's brought prosperity for all, and they're not alone.

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Sep 19, 2023

Trickle-down economics through tax cuts for the rich is a proven failure.

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