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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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Jun 7, 2018

I ask unanimous consent that we vote right now. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Cloture Motion Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending cloture motion, which the…

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Jun 4, 2018

I intend to object to any unanimous consent request relating to the nomination of William R. Evanina, to be Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, PN1548. During the course of the Judiciary Committee's inquiry…

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Jun 3, 2018

If I were president of the United States and I had a lawyer that told me I could pardon myself, I think I'd hire a new lawyer.

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May 24, 2018

as I often have to come to the floor to clear things up, I am back once again. I have been seeing reports--reports that are wrong--that individuals within our Federal law enforcement agencies who want to talk to Congress about problems…

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May 24, 2018

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 2946 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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May 23, 2018

In a country as great as ours, where you live should not determine if you live.

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May 23, 2018

Senators Chuck Grassley and Amy Klobuchar have introduced bipartisan legislation in the Senate to establish such a designation under the Medicare Program.

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May 23, 2018

I have a bill and it goes by the acronym REACH, that I think about half the Senate is cosponsoring.

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May 23, 2018

Senator Grassley has made access to quality health care in rural regions of our country a relentless priority.

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May 20, 2018

On Capitol Hill, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley has joined the call for information on the Russia probe.

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May 16, 2018

the Senate will soon be taking up my resolution recognizing this month of May as National Foster Care Month. For over 20 years, National Foster Care Month has been recognized as a time to raise awareness about the challenges that young…

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May 16, 2018

I want to address an issue that was brought up by the minority leader on the floor this morning. I want to respond to the false statements made by the very misinformed minority leader this morning--and I mean really misinformed. He…

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May 15, 2018

I ask unanimous consent that Bob Minchin and Tim Rodriguez, two law clerks with my Judiciary Committee staff, be granted floor privileges for today's session, May 15, 2018. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

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May 15, 2018

there is no more noble sacrifice than laying down your life in the service of others. Every year, more than a million law enforcement officers work to keep our country safe and to serve the needs of our communities. Our law enforcement…

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May 10, 2018

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 2815 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

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May 9, 2018

this week the Senate will vote on the nomination of Michael Brennan to serve on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Milwaukee. Judge Brennan is a highly qualified nominee with broad, bipartisan support in his own State of Wisconsin…

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Apr 26, 2018

today, April 26, 2018, we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day and recognize the important role intellectual property plays in the fabric of society. We take time to recognize the innovators and creators who are making our lives…

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Apr 25, 2018

at a time when we are facing serious international challenges, from Russian meddling, to North Korean sabre- rattling, to an increasingly assertive China, it is very essential that the President have a qualified Secretary of State whom he…

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Apr 23, 2018

The U.S. tax reform will end new corporation inversions in Canada.

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Apr 23, 2018

I will bet you understand that ethanol is pretty important in Iowa.

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Apr 23, 2018

I want to encourage him and--we all could encourage him to move forward on that.

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Apr 23, 2018

True, one party refused to participate and did everything it could to make the bill too poor to pass.

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Apr 23, 2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, I believe, has put the inversion planners out of business.

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Apr 23, 2018

I wish I had time to read all the examples I have from Iowa employees, because their employers are giving them pay raises and increasing their benefits.

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