“During the time I was Judiciary chairman and she was the ranking Democrat, we had a wonderful working relationship. She was a true public servant,” Grassley said..
Articles Tagged: US Senate
Althea Cole
Staff Columnists Sep. 24, 2023 5:00 am857d ago
American history contains a never-ending story of dumb stuff our politicians did — and do.
Althea Cole
Staff Columnists Sep. 17, 2023 5:00 am864d ago
Challenge those oversimplified platitudes and you’re a racist, a misogynist, a xenophobe, a climate denier, and a bigot.
Government & Politics Sep. 6, 2023 8:50 pm874d ago
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, 81, has faced renewed questions about his health after freezing up twice during news conferences in the last two month.
Government & Politics Sep. 5, 2023 5:40 pm875d ago
The plan calculates payments based on a borrower’s income and family size rather than how much they owe, and is designed to help borrowers reduce their monthly payments, limit how much interest can add up over time and lower the overall amount that must be paid back over a borrower’s lifetime.
Government & Politics Jul. 20, 2023 5:38 pm922d ago
Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley released a partially redacted, unclassified FBI-generated record describing an alleged -- and discredited -- criminal bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden.
State Government Jul. 20, 2023 9:53 am922d ago
Iowa state and federal lawmakers — from both sides off the political aisle — were in Washington on Wednesday as part of separate efforts seeking to advance policies to expand access to affordable child care.
Government & Politics May. 31, 2023 4:53 pm972d ago
Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley told reporters he is still on the fence over a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling to avoid a destructive default.
Government & Politics Mar. 8, 2023 7:06 pm1056d ago
Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley says the White House’s proposal to extend Medicare’s solvency is likely to run into a barrage of Republican opposition.
Government & Politics Feb. 16, 2023 3:14 pm1076d ago
U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, say they have new confidence Congress will continue efforts to lower prescription drug costs.
Government & Politics Feb. 1, 2023 1:33 pm1091d ago
The Iowa senator said he is on the way to a full recovery and never missed a vote in the U.S. Senate since the injury.
Government & Politics Jan. 11, 2023 6:17 pm1112d ago
89-year-old senator says surgery for a fracture was ‘very successful,’ with a full recovery expected.
Government & Politics Dec. 22, 2022 3:47 pm1132d ago
Members of Iowa’s congressional delegation praised Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and pledged ongoing support for the country’s war effort — but oppose a $1.7 trillion spending bill that includes another large round of aid to Ukraine.
Federal Government Dec. 14, 2022 10:33 am1140d ago
All 4 House members said yes to the main deal, but Republicans opposed an additional requirement for paid sick leave for railroad workers.
Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
Federal Government Nov. 16, 2022 4:47 pm1168d ago
Iowa senator succeeds Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri

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