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    Grassley: Biden’s Budget Offers False Promises and a Far-Left Wish List

    Senator Grassley criticized President Biden's budget proposal, calling it a "far-left wish list" that offers false promises and fails to address the nation's fiscal challenges. Grassley expressed his disappointment, stating, "For three years, the president has embarked on a far-left agenda. He’s taken a 'my way or the highway' approach to governing, where those who disagree with him are attacked as extremists." Grassley highlighted the growing national debt, which has surpassed $34 trillion, and criticized the budget for proposing $5 trillion in new tax hikes.Grassley...

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    Miller-Meeks, Budzinski, Smith, and Pocan Lead Letter to Support E15

    Four U.S. Representatives, Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Adrian Smith (NE-03), and Mark Pocan (WI-02), have taken a significant step in advocating for E15 fuel. In a letter addressed to key legislative figures, the representatives called for a legislative solution to allow the voluntary sale of E15 year-round nationwide.In the letter, the legislators emphasized the importance of ensuring certainty in the voluntary sale of E15, stating, "We write to express our support for swift passage of a legislative solution which would allow motor vehicle...

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    Grassley Redlines President Biden’s Budget Proposal

    Washington – Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) criticized President Biden’s FY 2025 budget proposal, calling it irresponsible and short-sighted. Grassley expressed concern over the budget's impact on Americans and the economy, stating that it would lead to severe long-term consequences.According to Grassley, the budget includes corner-cutting measures to bypass congressional spending caps and could result in significant financial burdens for American families. Grassley highlighted the administration's fiscal and regulatory decisions, blaming...

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    'Life is Priceless:' Ranking Member Grassley Delivers Pro-Life, Pro-Family Message at Budget Committee Hearing

    Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, emphasized the sanctity of life in his message during a hearing on the economic impacts of restricting reproductive freedom. He stated, "Life is priceless," highlighting the moral and legal complexities of the abortion debate.Grassley pointed out that abortion cannot be reduced to purely economic considerations, stating, "It’s not an issue that lends itself to being looked at solely through an economic lens." He cautioned against dehumanizing perspectives, citing the example of China's...

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    Miller-Meeks Reintroduces the Securing Our Schools Act

    U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa's 1st District has reintroduced the "Securing Our Schools Act." This legislation aims to clarify that states have the flexibility to utilize unused State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for school security measures. In a statement, Miller-Meeks emphasized the importance of providing a safe and secure environment for every child to learn and grow. She stated, "The Securing Our Schools Act will allow states to utilize unused funds to invest in security measures on campus, as well as hire and train more school resource...

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    Grassley Urges Government Action as CBO Projections Highlight Rising Debt and Interest Costs

    The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has released its Budget and Economic Outlook for the next decade, projecting a concerning future for the federal budget and U.S. economy. The report indicates that the national debt is set to reach record levels, with publicly-held debt projected to soar to 172 percent of GDP by 2054. Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley has emphasized the need for immediate action, stating, "Congress ought to interpret CBO's projections as a 'call to action': the federal government must break from its irresponsible spending pattern."...

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    Biden Blows Past Budget Deadline for Four Years Running

    President Joe Biden has once again failed to submit a budget proposal to Congress by the first Monday in February, marking the fourth year in a row that he has missed the deadline. This is a concerning trend that raises questions about the administration's ability to effectively manage the nation's finances.In response to Biden's failure to deliver a budget proposal on time, Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued a statement criticizing the president's lack of timeliness. Grassley stated, "President Biden has achieved a perfect score for...

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    Miller-Meeks, Cárdenas Introduce Alternatives to PAIN Act

    U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) have introduced the "Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act," a bipartisan legislation aimed at providing greater access to non-opioid treatments for pain management for seniors.Miller-Meeks emphasizes the need to address the opioid addiction crisis, stating, "It is critical that we turn the tide on the opioid addiction and opioid overdose crisis in this country." She further explains that the "Alternatives to PAIN Act" will ensure that new opioid...

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    Lawmakers Express Concerns over EPA's Rule on Ethylene Oxide for Medical Device Sterilization

    U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Greg Murphy, and Derrick Van Orden have written a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) expressing their concerns about the potential risk to veterans' healthcare posed by two proposed regulations issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) related to ethylene oxide (EtO). EtO is a gas used to sterilize nearly half of all medical devices, many of which cannot be sterilized by any other available method. The lawmakers emphasized the massive interruption in patient care and access that could occur as a result...

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    Grassley Urges Fiscal Focus as Democrat-Led Budget Committee Begins Year with Climate Hearing

    Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, called for a fiscal focus as the Democrat-led committee kicked off the year with a climate hearing. In his opening remarks, Grassley highlighted the pressing fiscal challenges facing the nation and emphasized the need for bipartisan solutions.Grassley expressed his hope that the committee would address the unsustainable fiscal outlook of the country, stating, "Our unsustainable fiscal outlook is a bipartisan problem and it's going to require a bipartisan solution to resolve." He pointed out...

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