Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says she is pleased to see the five-year Farm Bill passed even though there are some compromises in the bill. The Republican from Red Oak voted for the bill, while fellow Senator Chuck Grassley voted against it. "I know that Senator Grassley had his own concerns and the … [Read more...]
Iowa’s two U.S. senators split vote on Farm Bill
Iowa's two U.S. Senators parted ways in Tuesday's approval of a new five-year Farm Bill. Joni Ernst voted in favor of the compromise bill, which now goes to the House. Chuck Grassley was one of just 13 Republicans voting against the bill. "It's the small and medium-sized farmers that needs the help … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley doesn’t expect any issues in confirming new Attorney General
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley expects a swift confirmation process for President Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General. Grassley calls William Barr a "talented, well-respected lawyer" who has served in that post before -- from 1991 to '93 under President George H.W. Bush. "I think he had an … [Read more...]
Senator Ernst running again in 2020, welcomes any challengers
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Red Oak, says there is no doubt she will seek a second term in 2020. Ernst says, "I am running again, so to anyone who would like to step up and enter into that race, I say 'bring it on.'" Ernst became the first woman elected to Congress from Iowa in 2014 … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley doesn’t like farm payment provisions in Farm Bill
Reports that the compromise Farm Bill loosens restrictions on farm program payment eligibility are raising the ire of Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley. Grassley says Farm Bill negotiators have apparently adopted House provisions making it easier for nieces, nephews and cousins of farmers to become … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley reflects on the life of President George H.W. Bush
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and his wife, Barbara, will join mourners from across the world at the National Cathedral this morning for the funeral of former President George H.W. Bush. Grassley praises Bush's military service during World War Two, his work as a diplomat in China, his leadership … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley calls China’s vow on Fentanyl overdue
Trade troubles with China have caused financial strain on many industries in the U.S., including agriculture, but Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is praising a new gesture by that nation involving Fentanyl. Chinese officials vow to tighten controls on the production and export of that highly-potent … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley says president can end Attorney General debate with a nomination
There's persistent debate, mostly among Democrats, about whether Iowa native Matt Whitaker can legally serve as the acting U.S. attorney general. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, a Republican, says President Donald Trump "would be wise" to formally nominate someone to the post as soon as possible to … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley critical of president’s comments on chief of staff
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is taking President Trump to task for Trump's public criticism of his White House chief of staff. In a weekend interview, Trump spoke negatively of General John Kelly's job performance and suggested he may be considering firing Kelly or that Kelly might want to leave … [Read more...]
Grassley opts to lead Finance, not Judiciary Committee in 2019
Senator Chuck Grassley is giving up the gavel in one U.S. Senate committee, planning to lead another panel that deals with tax and trade policy. Grassley has been chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee since 2015. Grassley announced today he wants to lead the Senate Finance Committee when … [Read more...]