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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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Sep 19, 2023

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

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Sep 13, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Fiscal Responsibility Act

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Sep 13, 2023

in June, Congress passed a bipartisan bill to increase the debt limit and impose meaningful fiscal controls. That law was appropriately titled the ``Fiscal Responsibility Act.'' Its passage marked a long-overdue step toward fiscal sanity…

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Sep 12, 2023

when our borders are not secured, I think the sovereignty of any nation is compromised

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Sep 12, 2023

What types of costs can government leaders from New York City, Mayor Eric Adams, to small town mayors in Massachusetts expect to face?

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Sep 12, 2023

Before we entertain any increases in these programs, they have to be fixed.

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Sep 12, 2023

More is not better. Better is better.

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Sep 12, 2023

Why are we setting wages so low, you're inducing and incentivizing firms to bring in lower paid H-1B workers.

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Sep 12, 2023

everything you've said about legal immigration, I want to say that I associate myself with your remarks

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Sep 11, 2023

I'll continue to support efforts preserving the right of parents to determine their kids' education.

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Sep 11, 2023

I am committed to lowering healthcare costs, expanding access to high-quality care, and supporting research and innovation. The healthcare system in the United States needs more reform and accountability. However, we shouldn't ruin it by…

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Sep 11, 2023

I've always been a critic of one-size-fits-all government.

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Sep 11, 2023

The Constitution gives this function to the States.

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Sep 11, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Cardin). Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Iowa.

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Sep 11, 2023

The notion that this is a, quote, 'book ban' is misleading, and not truthful.

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Sep 11, 2023

As a father of five, I can confidently say, no one knows what's best for a child more than their own parents.

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Sep 7, 2023

I have just learned that the majority leader has filed for cloture on the nomination of Ms. Tanya Bradsher to be Deputy Secretary at the Department of Veterans Affairs. In addition to my remarks on the Senate floor on July 18, I would like…

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Sep 6, 2023

ladies and gentlemen of the Senate, I come to report to you on some of the activities I did during the August break and what Iowans were telling me. On August 29, I completed my annual 99 county meetings for the 43rd year in a row. My…

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Sep 6, 2023

Well, so far I have been lucky enough to keep them open. As far as I know, there is only one that closed in the last 12 months in Iowa.

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Jul 27, 2023

the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act is an opportunity for Congress to make history, an opportunity to change the lives of the more than 100,000 Americans waiting for an organ transplant. Organ donation…

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Jul 27, 2023

today is National Whistleblower Appreciation Day on the Hill. So today we celebrate and recognize the contributions and sacrifices that whistleblowers make every day for our country. I have said this many times before, whistleblowers get…

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Jul 26, 2023

Our nation is over $32 trillion in debt, yet this Committee is holding the 11th hearing on climate change.

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Jul 26, 2023

President Biden is on television bragging about his economic performance when Americans can't afford groceries and gasoline.

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Jul 26, 2023

Our nation is over $32 trillion in debt, yet this Committee is holding the 11th hearing on climate change.

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Jul 26, 2023

As I've said many times, climate change is a topic very worthy of discussion.

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