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Chuck Grassley

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Grassley Calls for An End to Democratic Obstruction of Nominees

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley: “Since the rejection of Robert Bork’s nomination for Supreme Court in 1987, Republicans have felt like we were living under two sets of rules.”

Separation of Powers Act Introduced in U.S. Senate

The Separation of Powers Act stops bureaucrats from dictating to judges how to interpret laws passed by Congress and their own regulations.

Grassley: The Green New Deal is a Fed Takeover of Our Economy

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley: A no vote on the Green New Deal is vote in favor of continuing an open and free economy that has made America the richest country in the world.
The Wall, US border, separating Mexico from the US, along Highway 2, Sonora Desert, Mexican side. Photo credit: Wonderlane

Securing the Border Should Not Require a National Emergency

Shane Vander Hart: Securing the border should not require a national emergency as Congress and President Trump should work in the national interest.

Senate Confirms William Barr as Attorney General

The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed William Barr as the 85th Attorney General by a 54 to 45 vote that went mostly along partisan lines.

Grassley on the Anniversary of the Parkland Shooting, EAGLES Act

Marking the one-year-anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduces the EAGLES Act of 2019.

Ernst and Grassley Respond to the 2019 State of the Union Address

U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) praised President Donald Trump’s 2nd State of the Union Address.

Joni Ernst Re-Introduces Sarah’s Law

On the third anniversary of Sarah Root’s death, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), along with 14 of her colleagues re-introduce Sarah’s Law.

Grassley, Lee Reintroduce Balanced Budget Amendment

U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) reintroduced a constitutional amendment that requires the federal government to balance its budget each year.

Ernst, Grassley Vote for Compromise to End Government Shutdown

U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) voted in favor of the End the Shutdown and Secure the Border Act that failed a cloture vote.

Senate Attempt to End Taxpayer Funding of Abortion Fails

The U.S. Senate failed to invoke cloture on S. 109, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2019 by a 48 to 47 vote.
Congressman Steve King at Cerro Gordo GOP event on 3/18/14. Photo credit: Dave Davidson (Prezography.com)

House Republicans Remove Steve King From Committees

House GOP leadership removed Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa) from the House Judiciary and Agriculture Committees after his white supremacy remark to the New York Times.

Senators Reintroduce Legislation to ‘Rein in’ Unelected Bureaucrats

U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Rand Paul (R-KY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Todd Young (R-IN), Ted Cruz (R-TX) and 29 other cosponsors reintroduced the REINS Act.

Grassley Sworn In As Senate President Pro Tempore

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) was sworn in as Senate President Pro Tempore for the 116th Congress and is now third in line of presidential succession.
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley speaking at the Iowa Republican Party's 2015 Lincoln Dinner. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore (CC-By-SA 2.0)

Grassley: We Can Keep Government Open and Protect Borders

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said that Congress should not have to decide between keeping the government open and border security.

Passing First Step Act Is The Right Thing to Do

Shane Vander Hart: The First Step Act provides prisoners an opportunity for restoration, for rehabilitation, and a successful re-entry back into the community.