Grassley Direct
I spoke with Dennis Morrice at KLEM in Le Mars and Mike Hohenbrink with the Calmar Courier. We discussed coronavirus economic relief, the Supreme Court nomination hearing and government oversight.
NEW VIDEO: The Role of a Judge
She demonstrated her steadfast impartiality by following the Ginsburg rule: a nominee should offer “no forecasts, no hints.” Because that’s the role of a judge.
NEW OP-ED: Don’t Let COVID-19 Delay Breast Health Screenings
By Barbara Grassley
As a 33-year breast cancer survivor, Barbara’s message during Breast Cancer Awareness Month carries more urgency than ever in the age of COVID-19. Early detection saves lives.
Q&A: EV Mandate Zeroes Out Biofuels
Q. What would the Zero-Emission Vehicles Act mean for farmers and consumers?
Q. Why is the biofuels industry so important to Iowa?
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Once again, Senate Democrats played election year games by insisting on their all-or-nothing approach instead of working to provide immediate relief to millions of American families, small businesses and farmers while other issues remain unresolved.
Iowa has a rich legacy in leading the nation and the world in agriculture production and innovation. Senator Ernst and I have worked tirelessly in the Senate to ensure the success of Iowa farm families for years to come.
Iowa’s years of sound governance and fiscal responsibility, including a rainy day fund, has paid off in times like this. Now Democrats want Iowans’ federal tax money to bail out irresponsible state governments. And they refuse to pass relief for struggling families until they get their bailouts.
Judge Amy Coney Barrett was unanimously voted out of the Judiciary Committee this week with Senator Ernst and I both voting in favor. She is a highly qualified nominee to the Supreme Court and I’m pleased to support her nomination.
Post of the Week
Joined virtual Reconnect Announcement w Scty of Ag Sonny Perdue & Senator Joni Ernst to celebrate significant investments in rural broadband by USDA. congratulations to Farmers Mutual Telephone Company in Stanton & Farmers Mutual Communications in Moulton & Harmony Telephone Company
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