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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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May 20, 2021

the Foreign Agents Registration Act is a law that I have spoken about on this floor many times. At its core, the Foreign Agents Registration Act brings transparency and accountability to foreign influences in our politics. I want to make…

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May 19, 2021

I want to give short remarks on three different subjects. Probably, for people wanting to speak, it will take me about 10 or 12 minutes. Thanks to Operation Warp Speed, effective vaccines are available on demand to anyone who wants to take…

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May 18, 2021

on May 7, we learned of a cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline. This resulted in gas shortages and lines across the east coast. You see it on television every day. During a news conference, Energy Secretary Granholm said: ``Pipelines are…

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May 18, 2021

I will not be voting to discharge the nominee Kristen Clarke to run the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, so I come to the floor to explain to my colleagues why I feel this way. While Ms. Clarke may be a very good…

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May 18, 2021

Helping patients receive the care they need, when they need it, is a common sense and bipartisan solution.

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May 18, 2021

I sponsored the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act with Senators Casey and Brown.

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May 18, 2021

It is really a positive thing, I think, that has resulted from the pandemic, if you want to say anything good can come out of a pandemic.

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May 18, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

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May 17, 2021

I think that they`re going to have to broaden the inquiries that they`re making in order to get 60 votes.

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May 13, 2021

it is generally my policy to defer to a President and to allow them to choose their Cabinet, provided the nominees are qualified and will follow the law. Even though I may have disagreed with President Biden's nominees ideologically, I…

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May 12, 2021

today I would like to address the national plague of targeted violence. Whether it is in our schools, houses of worship, restaurants, businesses, or even on our city streets, these senseless killings are impacting all of us. I woke up…

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May 12, 2021

we are now in the final week of tax- filing season. While filing season typically ends on April 15, this year, taxpayers have until May 17 to file or to request an extension. This is also the third filing season under the tax cuts and…

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May 11, 2021

It is crucial for our national defense that the Department of Defense can fully account for its spending.

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May 11, 2021

National defense is the number one priority of our Government, and Congress is often reluctant to deny money that military leaders say is greatly needed.

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May 11, 2021

APhA strongly urges the Committee to include S. 1362, the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act...

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May 11, 2021

I have so many questions, I am going to have to submit some for you to answer in writing.

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May 11, 2021

The editorial began this way: Did the FBI set up two Members of Congress for political attack under the guise of a ``defensive briefing''? It's possible, and Senators Ron Johnson and Chuck Grassley are rightly demanding answers. On May 3…

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May 11, 2021

we got the False Claims Act passed that has brought $63 billion back into the Federal Treasury as a result of all of the waste and abuse and mismanagement that we pointed out in the Reagan administration first term.

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May 11, 2021

Congress and the Pentagon need to reach an understanding that fiscal accountability and military readiness are not mutually exclusive.

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May 11, 2021

this is National Police Week, and yesterday I spoke about the importance of police in our activities, our daily life. I come to the floor now to address my colleagues about a piece of legislation I am putting in. I recently reintroduced…

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May 11, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Murphy). Without objection, it is so ordered. National Police Week

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May 11, 2021

How are you going to limit the forced transfer of these advanced technologies just to COVID?

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May 10, 2021

One of the difficulties the IRS has is targeting its limited audit resources at bad actors while not unduly burdening honest taxpayers.

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May 10, 2021

I am concerned by a finding in a recent report issued by your office titled, quote, 'High-Income Taxpayers Who Owe Delinquent Taxes Could Be More Effectively Prioritized,' end of quote.

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May 10, 2021

I have been a proponent of the IRS private debt collection program as one means of closing the tax gap.

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