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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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Dec 16, 2011

I will yield and ask unanimous consent that I reclaim the floor when the leader is done. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The majority leader. ____________________

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Dec 14, 2011

I enthusiastically support his nomination and I urge my colleagues to join me in confirming him.

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Dec 14, 2011

We have to make sure that U.S. farmers continue to have the resources available to them as they continue to produce a safe and abundant food and fuel supply.

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Dec 14, 2011

I had the opportunity of meeting Michael Scuse in my office and determined he is well-qualified for that office.

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Dec 14, 2011

Governor Culver has served in statewide office in Iowa for over a decade, first two terms as Secretary of State and then as Governor.

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Dec 13, 2011

The Department of Justice settled a civil lawsuit for Dr. Hatfill for violation of the Privacy Act for leaking details of the investigation.

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Dec 13, 2011

I am sure you would agree that if we are busy fighting each other, then we are not fighting our real enemies.

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Dec 13, 2011

I wish we all respected our law enforcement and national security agencies more.

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Dec 13, 2011

Congress should act promptly to give the FBI and other Federal law enforcement the tools they need to rein in fraud and corruption.

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Dec 13, 2011

I thank the Director for returning to the Committee, and through him I thank the hard-working men and women of the FBI.

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Dec 13, 2011

I have repeatedly asked both the Department as well as your agency to identify the individuals who leaked information on the investigation.

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Dec 13, 2011

The committee has such a broad mandate to improve the quality of life of older Americans.

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Dec 13, 2011

It takes a pretty darn good staff for any senator to be effective.

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Dec 13, 2011

The Aging Committee offers one of the greatest opportunities for service on Capitol Hill.

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Dec 13, 2011

I want to thank Chairman Kohl for his work as chairman of the committee.

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Dec 12, 2011

I am baffled that the top three executives of the company cannot answer basic questions about what happened to the customers' money.

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Dec 12, 2011

The same concerns that have been expressed by all the other people, hearing their problems in their respective States, is also true of Iowa

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Dec 6, 2011

Many of these EB-5 promoters are mischaracterizing the program, luring investors here and robbing them of the American dream.

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Dec 6, 2011

Can I assume then that you are saying that there does not need to be any changes made in that regard?

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Dec 6, 2011

This program and its regional centers, now 21 years old, was created to benefit American communities through investment and job creation.

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Dec 6, 2011

We must have an immigration system that is based on merit. We should be taking the best and the brightest.

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Dec 6, 2011

Do not take too long because I want to ask another couple questions.

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Dec 6, 2011

You do not have to use e-verify, but I would like to know whether or not you do.

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Dec 5, 2011

I believe the Court should no longer remain isolated from the average Americans who bear the real-world consequences of its decisions.

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Dec 5, 2011

Over 10 years ago, Senator Schumer and I introduced the Sunshine in the Courtroom Act to grant Federal judges the authority to allow cameras.

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