By The Iowa Statesman With the entry of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush into the Republican presidential campaign, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum issued the following statement: With today’s entry of former Governor Jeb Bush (R-FL) into the 2016 Republican presidential field, it is important to remember who stands […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement welcoming former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush into the race for the Republican nomination for President of the United States: “I’m glad to welcome Jeb Bush to the growing and diverse field of 2016 GOP candidates. Gov. Bush […]
By Bob Eschliman Editor Earlier this year, during a moment of feel-good bipartisanship, the Iowa General Assembly voted unanimously to encourage adoption of a key component of President Obama’s trade agenda. While it isn’t clear whether or not legislators knew precisely what they were voting on, the fact still […]
From Press Release One hundred twenty-one convicted criminals who faced deportation orders between 2010 and 2014 were never removed from the country and now face murder charges, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Of them, 33 were released on bond following their original crime at the discretion of the […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley’s Regional Director based in Des Moines, Aaron McKay, will be holding open office hours in Greene, Guthrie, Adair, Dallas, Marshall, Story, Polk, Lucas, Marion, and Jasper counties during the days of June 23-25. The office hours provide an opportunity for Iowans to […]
From Press Release Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the launch of the Healthiest State Initiative’s new free assessment tool that allows Iowa businesses, schools and communities to measure and study their overall well-being. The tool assesses factors beyond physical activity and nutrition by […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) issued the following statement today welcoming former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush to the presidential race: “In politics, people throw around the word ‘friend’ so much it often has little real meaning. This is not one of those times. […]
By The Iowa Statesman U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) will hold three town meetings in Eastern Iowa during the week of June 29 as part of his annual 99-county tour. He has held a meeting in each of Iowa’s 99 counties at least once every year since he was […]
By The Iowa Statesman Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) responded to a moment in Democratic candidate former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s campaign reboot announcement on Saturday, in which she recalled the lyrics of the Beatles song “Yesterday,” suggesting it represented the views of the […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee made the following statement in response to Hillary Clinton’s formal presidential campaign announcement Saturday: “I’ve answered questions in the last two hours than Hillary Clinton has in the last two months. The American people deserve a President […]
By The Iowa Statesman Presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and U.S. Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK) penned a joint op-ed in the Tulsa World urging the United States to unleash a great American energy renaissance to empower the private sector to create millions of good, high-paying jobs […]
By The Iowa Statesman Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will be visiting southwest Iowa on Wednesday. His stops will include the communities of Clarinda, Red Oak, and Creston. Details for the visits are below. EVENT: Main Street American Luncheon TIME: 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Vaughn’s Cafe […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is pressing the Federal Bureau of Investigation for information on its spyware program. The request comes amid the Justice Department’s push to amend Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure in order […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee made the following statement in response to the Senate-passed Trade Promotion Authority bill, which passed the House of Representatives Friday. “From Texas to Tennessee, California to the Carolinas, the Great Recession sent a whiplash across our country. […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) announced Friday that fall internships for college-age Iowans are available, and applications are due July 15. Internships are available in Grassley’s Washington, D.C., office as well as his offices in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City and Waterloo. […]
By The Iowa Statesman This afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Trade Adjustment Assistance and Trade Promotion Authority, voting in favor only for TPA. But, because both provisions were linked, the vote was a defeat for TPA, as well as President Obama’s trade agenda. Both provisions passed […]
By The Iowa Statesman U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) released his weekly video address Thursday, focusing on his efforts to reform the federal government’s regulatory processes. During his address, he used the EPA’s recent Waters of the United States rulemaking process as an example. “The Waters of the U.S. […]
From Press Release From 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday, U.S. Rep. David Young (R-IA 3) will be holding one of his regular “Coffee With My Congressman” gatherings to discuss issues and update them on actions in Congress. The event will be held at Carlisle City Hall, located at 195 […]
By The Iowa Statesman Following a telephone conference call this morning, the Republican Party of Iowa’s State Central Committee voted today to cancel the 2015 Iowa Straw Poll, previously planned for Aug. 8 at the Central Iowa Expo east of Boone. The final vote was 17-0 with national committeewoman […]
From Press Release Following Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst’s request, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today announced it will hold a hearing on July 7th entitled “Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: The Impact of the U.S. Poultry Sector and Protecting U.S. Poultry Flocks.” The announcement follows a letter […]
From Press Release Today U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joined the Hugh Hewitt Show to discuss TPA/TPP, his op-ed on redefining the mission against ISIS, and the NDAA. You can listen to the interview here. On TPA/TPP, Sen. Cruz said: TPA is Trade Promotion Authority, it’s also known as […]
From Press Release Members of the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committees are questioning the Obama Administration’s unilateral decision to continue leasing a Northern Virginia building that was originally intended to process applications for one of President Obama’s most controversial executive actions that has now been […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) spe with POLITICO’s Manu Raju on the upcoming King v. Burwell Supreme Court decision and the opportunity it provides to lead. Excerpts from the article appear below. • • • In an interview with POLITICO, the 2016 presidential candidate weighed in […]
From Press Release U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-IA 4) released the following statement after introducing H.R. 2720 , the Sunshine in Academic Admissions Act. This bill requires institutions of higher education to report annually on the use of race, color, or national origin in the admissions process. “Citizens and […]
From Press Release Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley is investigating claims that failures by immigration agencies allowed a convicted statutory rapist to remain in the United States and receive immigration benefits, even while serving a two-year prison sentence. Whistleblowers allege that Abarca Torres Alvaro, who had received deferred […]
From Press Release This evening, Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina will speak at the Competitive Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC, to give a speech regarding the “state of women in America.” The following are her prepared remarks for tonight’s speech. • • • When I was a little girl, […]
From Press Release U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) introduced the bipartisan Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015, legislation to stream federal government projects which in turn would help eliminate wasting resources and would protect and safeguard taxpayer dollars. This bill would hold the federal government accountable to adopt […]
By The Iowa Statesman U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) made the following comment today after the Environment and Public Works Committee passed bipartisan legislation that would require the Environmental Protection Agency to completely revise with stakeholder input, including from the states, the Waters of the United States rule. Grassley […]
By The Iowa Statesman U.S. Rep. Steve King to to the House floor to speak in support of HR 2393, also known as the Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act. The bill, which effectively repeals Country of Origin Labeling requirements, passed the House Wednesday. Scroll down to see video […]
From Press Release Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley is investigating new allegations of inappropriate spending within the U.S. Marshals Service, including the use of government resources for personal gain, unnecessary travel and inappropriate payment of salaries out of a fund established from forfeited assets. According to agency whistleblowers, […]
From Press Release U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) Wednesday encouraged Iowans and others knowledgeable about biofuels to comment on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements for 2014, 2015 and 2016. Grassley made the following statement urging Iowans to comment. “The EPA doesn’t have a good […]
By The Iowa Statesman Republican presidential candidates former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum responded Wednesday to reports President Obama has decided to commit 450 troops to Iraq. “How many death marches, decapitations and tortures have to take place before President Obama opens his eyes and […]
From Press Release U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced Wednesday the new location of her U.S. Senate office in Washington D.C. The following is updated contact information and the location of Senator Ernst’s new office: Washington, D.C. Office 111 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-3254 Fax: […]
From Press Release In February, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General requesting an immediate and thorough investigation into the VA Central Iowa Health Care System’s mental health care programs, treatment provided to veteran Richard Miles, and Mr. Miles’ […]
From Press Release U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-IA 4) released the following statement after introducing H.R. 2701, legislation that punishes the People’s Republic of China for its failure to protect the holders of United States intellectual property rights: “My bill directs the President to impose duties on merchandise from […]
From Press Release On Friday, June 19th, and Saturday, June 20th, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) will participate in events across Iowa. He will also return to Iowa on June 26th and 27th. Details for events on the 19th and 20th are below. Details for the 26th and 27th […]
From Press Release U.S. Rep. Steve King (R-IA 4) released the following statement after reaching an agreement with Chairman Paul Ryan to include Mr. King’s language in Trade Promotion Authority: “I am glad to have worked with Chairman Paul Ryan on my added language to Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). […]
From Press Release Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley expressed support for a proposal to clamp down on money laundering and tighten rules designed to prevent terrorists and other criminals from exploiting America’s financial system. Currently, financial institutions are required to verify the identities of customers, but not necessarily […]
By The Iowa Statesman During his opening remarks at the opening of a hearing to examine the federal government’s regulatory system, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said, “there’s no denying that unelected bureaucrats are the real law-making force in this country.” The Federal […]
From Press Release Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, wrote an op-ed in TIME titled “Obama has no complete ISIS strategy — Turkey can help” on the opportunity for partnership in the fight against terrorism following Turkey’s election. Excerpts appear below: In Sunday’s parliamentary elections, the people of Turkey […]
From Press Release Today, several members of the U.S. Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, including U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), introduced the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015, which ensures that federal agencies fully consider the interests and input of small businesses when considering the potential […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum issued the following statement in response to the capture of 88 Eritrean Christians in Libya by ISIS from a people-smugglers’ caravan. “The latest round of attacks on innocent Christians in Libya is yet another reminder that we […]
From Press Release As concerning reports surface involving the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs today held a hearing entitled “Oversight of the Transportation Security Administration: First-Hand and Government Watchdog Accounts of Agency Challenges”. At the hearing, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) raised the issue of systemic problems and […]
From Press Release The Federal Trade Commission has committed to carefully consider information on potentially deceptive third-party hotel boing websites to determine whether enforcement or other actions is appropriate, following a recent inquiry by Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley. “I share the Federal Trade Commission’s desire to protect consumer […]
From Press Release Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad today announced the retirement of Iowa Division of Banking superintendent James (Jim) M. Schipper. Schipper notified the governor of his intention to retire on Friday, June 5, 2015. He plans to serve as superintendent until October 8, 2015. He has served as […]
From Press Release Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa made the following statement regarding the announced resignation of U.S. Marshals Service Director Stacia Hylton: “News of Ms. Hylton’s decision to resign comes as the Marshals Service faces serious allegations of misconduct within its senior ranks. The Justice […]
From Press Release Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is pressing for an update on the number of Public Safety Officers’ Benefits applications that have not been resolved. In a letter to Assistant Attorney General Karol Mason, Grassley wrote that a 2009 Government Accountability Office report […]
From Press Release Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee expressed his support for an offensive cyber attack against the Chinese in response to last week’s revelation that the Chinese hacked sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, of 4 million federal employees. This breach constitutes the largest […]
From Press Release Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa is expressing concern that the Obama administration is proposing expanding employment benefits to foreign students in the Optional Practical Training program despite the fact that the Government Accountability Office says it’s susceptible to abuse and requires additional oversight. […]
By The Iowa Statesman U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst will host two town hall meetings Saturday in northwest Iowa. The meetings, open to the public, are part of her annual 99-county tour. She will first visit Rock Rapids, where she will host a meeting at Popkes Car Care, 602 N […]
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