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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Iowa Newsletter for Saturday September 14, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Grassley Recognized for Biofuels Leadership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) accepted Growth Energy's 2024 "Fueling Growth Award" for his efforts to support biofuels producers. Grassley is a lifelong family farmer and senior member of the Agriculture and Finance Committees. "As an Iowa corn and soybean grower, I'm well familiar with biofuels' many benefits. Homegrown biofuels are good for Americans' pocketbooks, the environment and our national sec  more

Grassley, Schmitt Call for a Return to Regular Order, Enhanced Legislative Debate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) are urging a renewed emphasis on the Senate's debate and amendment processes. In a letter to the Senate Republican Conference, the senators request their colleagues adopt legislative procedures that guarantee every senator ample opportunity to make their constituents' voices and priorities heard when considering major pieces of legislation. "Iowans  more

Q&A: Farm Safety Week
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Q: What's the history behind Farm Safety Week? A: Since World War II, National Farm Safety Week is observed in September to boost public awareness before the harvest season gets fully underway. It's one of the most dangerous times of year in farming. President Franklin Roosevelt called America's farmers and ranchers "the source from which the reservoirs of our nation's strength are constantly renewed."  more