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Lawmakers voice concern over economic setbacks resulting from abortion bans

U.S. News // 1 month ago

Lawmakers voice concern over economic setbacks resulting from abortion bans

Witnesses speak about the detrimental economic effects resulting from abortion restrictions after the landmark Supreme Court ruling Dobbs vs. Jackson in 2022, which overturned the constitutional right to an abortion.

Sen. Chuck Grassley discharged from hospital; expects to return to work next week

U.S. News // 3 months ago

Sen. Chuck Grassley discharged from hospital; expects to return to work next week

Sen. Chuck Grassley, the oldest serving senator at 90 years of age, has been discharged from the hospital following a short stay due to infection.

Sen. Chuck Grassley hospitalized with infection

U.S. News // 3 months ago

Sen. Chuck Grassley hospitalized with infection

Chuck Grassley, the oldest sitting senator at 90 years of age, has been hospitalized with an infection, his office said Tuesday.

Vivek Ramaswamy blitzes Iowa with 1 month left before caucus

U.S. News // 4 months ago

Vivek Ramaswamy blitzes Iowa with 1 month left before caucus

Vivek Ramaswamy is all of the good things about Donald Trump without all of the bad, former Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz told the town hall crowd in Oskaloosa, Iowa, on Friday.

Nikki Haley's 'common sense' approach draws supporters in Iowa town hall

U.S. News // 4 months ago

Nikki Haley's 'common sense' approach draws supporters in Iowa town hall

On the campaign trail in Iowa on Sunday, Nikki Haley said she does not believe personal attacks against fellow candidates will "get us anywhere."

Senate Republicans introduce student loan reform package

U.S. News // 10 months ago

Senate Republicans introduce student loan reform package

Senate Republicans have introduced a student loan reform package, called the Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act, to tackle student debt and rein-in "skyrocketing" higher education costs.

Biden signs Fiscal Responsibility Act, officially ending the debt limit crisis

U.S. News // 10 months ago

Biden signs Fiscal Responsibility Act, officially ending the debt limit crisis

President Joe Biden signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act on Saturday, officially ending the ongoing debt limit crisis placing the United States at risk of a first-ever default.

In speech to nation, Biden praises bipartisanship on deal that averted financial crisis

U.S. News // 10 months ago

In speech to nation, Biden praises bipartisanship on deal that averted financial crisis

President Joe Biden praised the bipartisan debt ceiling deal in a speech from the Oval Office on Friday, saying that it was a crisis averted.

Senate passes debt limit bill with 63-36 vote, allowing U.S. to avoid default

U.S. News // 10 months ago

Senate passes debt limit bill with 63-36 vote, allowing U.S. to avoid default

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., vowed to keep the legislative body in session until a bill that raises the debit ceiling can be sent to President Joe Biden's desk.

'Status quo must change,' Senate Judiciary chair says of Supreme Court ethics

U.S. News // 11 months ago

'Status quo must change,' Senate Judiciary chair says of Supreme Court ethics

Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, pushed hard for a code of ethics for the Supreme Court during a committee hearing Tuesday.

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This is a shocking statement that acknowledges that you would be willing to give an order preventing employee whistle-blowers from making disclosures to Congress
Grassley blasts Obama on whistle-blowers Mar 17, 2009

Businesses of that size account for two-thirds of the small business workforce
GOP: Tax hikes hurt small businesses Mar 14, 2009

The president's proposed budget raises taxes. For the vast majority of people who earn less than $200,000, raising taxes on higher earners might not sound so bad
GOP: Tax hikes hurt small businesses Mar 14, 2009

As American taxpayers are asked once again, then, to help retool the domestic automakers, it appears to be an opportune time to secure a commitment from the auto industry about their production of flex fuel vehicles as well as the industry's support for blends of ethanol and gasoline that are above 10 percent
Grassley: Add bio-strings to autos bailout Mar 03, 2009

If the recession is over in two years and we have rapid economic growth, yes, I think it (cutting the deficit) can be but just barely
Grassley: Cutting deficit by half possible Feb 25, 2009

Charles Ernest "Chuck" Grassley (born September 17, 1933) is the senior United States Senator from Iowa (1981–present). A member of Republican Party, he previously served in the served in the United States House of Representatives (1975–1981) and the Iowa state legislature (1959–1974). He was chairman of the Senate Finance Committee from January to June 2001 and from January 2003 to December 2006. He is currently the ranking Republican on the Judiciary Committee.

Grassley was born in New Hartford, Iowa, the son of Ruth (née Corwin) and Louis Arthur Grassley, and graduated from the town high school. At Iowa State Teachers College (now the University of Northern Iowa), he earned a B.A. in 1955 and an M.A. in 1956. He also completed some doctoral studies in political science at the University of Iowa. Also during the 1950s, Grassley farmed and worked in factories, first as a sheet metal shearer and then as an assembly line worker.

Grassley represented parts of Butler County in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1959 until 1974, when he was elected to the United States House of Representatives, where he served three terms.

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