Grassley Direct
I spoke with Dennis Morrice of KLEM in Le Mars and Erin Sommers with the Pocahontas Record-Democrat. We discussed inspectors general, police reform and my investigation into the meatpacking industry.
Q&A: Flexibility for PPP Loans Helps Small Business
Q: What is the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act?
Q: When is the deadline for small businesses to apply for the PPP?
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Pursuing and promoting global economic freedom is an integral part of the American story. I worry, however, that this chapter in the history of free trade may come to an end if the U.S. doesn’t act quickly to reform the World Trade Organization. Read my full op-ed here.
Too often, matters related to inspectors general are seen through a political lens. This is why I've pushed for greater accountability in administrations controlled by both Republicans and Democrats. In all cases, the same guidelines must apply. Read my full op-ed here.
Iowans in the legislature and Governor Reynolds were able to set themselves apart from the division elsewhere in the country by working together on law enforcement reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. House File 2647 brings additional accountability to Iowa’s law enforcement officers by creating stronger restrictions on the use of chokeholds.
We are working on some of these policies at the federal level as well, with the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere or JUSTICE Act that both Senator Ernst and I are cosponsoring.
Post of the Week
I didn’t welcome the virus but the requirements to wear a face mask gives me the opportunity to say how proud I am to be Iowan
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