As the impeachment trial of President Trump begins this afternoon in the U.S. Senate, Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley say he has no inkling how long the proceedings may last. "At least two weeks and beyond two weeks is pretty hard for me to say," Grassley says. "I don't think it would last more … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley says Democrat impeachment delay continues holding up work
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says reports indicate the articles of impeachment could be sent from the U.S. House to the Senate very soon. By law, Grassley says the "looming" impeachment trial would force everything else in the chamber to come to a screeching halt, including action on "very … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley expects near-unanimous support of USMCA
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says "this day is years in the making" as the Senate Finance Committee which he chairs will take up the U.S. Mexico-Canada Agreement this morning. "This is good news for millions of farmers, manufacturers and workers in every corner of America," Grassley says. "I … [Read more...]
36-year-old Pat Grassley to take Iowa House helm next week
The 2020 Iowa Legislature convenes a week from today and a new leader with a familiar last name will be installed as Speaker of the House. If you ask State Representative Pat Grassley to describe himself, he starts out by saying he's a "sand farmer from New Hartford" and a dad. "Three kids -- … [Read more...]
As expected, party-line split in Iowa delegation on impeachment vote
The three Iowa Democrats serving in the U.S. House voted to impeach President Trump tonight. Congressman Steve King, the only Iowa Republican in the delegation, opposed it. He said earlier this afternoon that Democrats were trying to undo the results of the 2016 election. "They brought this case … [Read more...]
Pro-impeachment rallies held in six Iowa cities on eve of House vote
Supporters of impeachment held outdoor rallies in six Iowa cities tonight. A few hundred gathered near the steps to the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines, chanting and singing songs. Kristin Peyton of Ames came with a hand-made sign. "I dropped everything to be here," Peyton said. "I'm here for the … [Read more...]
Iowa lawmakers pushing to bring back biodiesel tax credit
Republican Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is joining with House Democrats Cindy Axne and Abby Finkenauer in working to revive national biodiesel tax credits. The tax credits would be extended 5 years under amendments being added to what are referred to as the year-end tax extenders legislative … [Read more...]
Three Iowa Democrats vote for Rx drug pricing bill
The three Iowa Democrats serving in the U.S. House voted for a bill to curb the costs of presscription drugs. Democratic Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer of Dubuque spoke during House debate of the measure, mentioning the family she recently met who have a teenager with diabetes. "They struggle … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley: Justice Department report confirms abuse of power by FBI
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says Monday's release of a U.S. Justice Department inspector general's report on allegations of wrongdoing by the FBI confirms what he's long suspected. "The FBI abused its power when it spied on Trump campaign officials in 2016," Grassley says. The 434-page report, … [Read more...]
Iowans see positive development on USMCA ratification
Iowa politicians, commodity groups and Iowa's business community are celebrating news of a deal that will lead to U.S. House ratification of a new trade agreement to replace NAFTA. Passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will close out 2019 with a win for farmers who've had a difficult year, … [Read more...]