Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley @ChuckGrassley

3yrs ago the bipart First Step Act I led became law Since then data shows recidivism rates for those released under First Step Act are lower than other offenders Criminal justice reform works 2give deserving Americans a second bite at the apple while still being tough on crime — PolitiTweet.org

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Read big chain pharmacies & PBMs are taking steps 2 become less transparent & hide from audits Time 2 pass my bipart bills Grassley-Wyden + Rx Pricing 4 People Act 2 end anti-competitive practices & bring accountability/sunshine — PolitiTweet.org

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Bigger Rx rebates 4 PBMs ≠ good news 4 patients Report finds more Rx excluded on formularies Means less access/higher costs 4 patients Need 2 pass Grassley-Wyden 2 cap out-of-pocket cost @ $3100 & bring accountability + Rx Pricing 4 People Act will investigate abusive behavior — PolitiTweet.org

Chuck Grassley @ChuckGrassley

The gingerbread replica of the US Capitol is sure to get u in the Christmas mood 🎄 https://t.co/FJ8FS7VKri — PolitiTweet.org

Chuck Grassley @ChuckGrassley

Now that BBB is dead it’s time to pass the bipartisan Grassley-Wyden bill to lower the cost of Rx drugs Consumers need the relief & it saves taxpayers $95 billion dollars — PolitiTweet.org

Chuck Grassley @ChuckGrassley

Barbara & I send our condolences to the family of Johnny Isakson He served Georgia very well in the House & Senate Johnny was kind to everyone he encountered & had a good sense of humor We will miss our friend — PolitiTweet.org

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Asked abt Dems tax&spend spree on FoxNews Manchin “I cannot vote to continue w this legislation” Further proving separating partisan BBB&bipartisan infrastructure into 2bills was right thing Needed infrastructure investment secured in bipart way w/out Dems social spending passing — PolitiTweet.org

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This wk Senate passed Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal thx to Caleb Sinnwell of Nashua who won the Natl History Day Project on the Ghost Army of WW2 now their bravery will be honored +I am proud to partner w Caleb on securing the recognition of the Ghost Army’s contributions — PolitiTweet.org

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Participated in a Judiciary antitrust subcommittee hearing this wk on competition & innovation in industries like ag, pharma & tech We must make sure that small businesses & entrepreneurs can compete fairly w Big Tech and large corporations to benefit consumers — PolitiTweet.org

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2day Senate is in session/voting so Im missing dedication of new fed courthouse in Council Bluffs I fully expect judges/petitioners/prosecutors + all others will be served well by the new space I know it will help the Southern District continue 2serve equal justice under the law — PolitiTweet.org

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Iowa is receiving $651 million in 2022 for roads highways &most importantly bridges since 23% of Iowa’s bridges are structurally deficient This investment comes from the bipartisan infrastructure bill I voted for 2deliver updates to infrastructure for Iowa families farmers & biz — PolitiTweet.org

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Parliamentarian again confirms the obvious & rules that giving amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants isn’t a budgetary matter appropriate for reconciliation Good thing common sense prevails — PolitiTweet.org

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Good news- final Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act just passed Senate & will go to Pres Biden for signature China has so many concentration camps that anything from Uyghur region probably made by slave labor will now not be allowed in U.S. — PolitiTweet.org

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Fertilizer is essential input 4 farmers so yesterday I sent letter to AG Garland informing him of concerns I’ve heard abt possible anti-competitive & unlawful practices & requesting an investigation into fertilizer industry It’s outrageous the price increases farmers are seeing — PolitiTweet.org

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The Defense Dept Inspector Gen just issued 3rd audit report on TransDigm’s spare parts pricing practices They all tell the same story This contractor TransDigm engages in egregious price gouging And DoD tolerates it leaving taxpayer on the hook Lots of hot air but no solutions — PolitiTweet.org

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My staff & I hv contacted mayors/various community leaders in Iowa's hardest hit communities after last night's storms We are here to help w the federal assistance needed Contact any of my offices to let us know what u need https://t.co/VvMQPL8rwW — PolitiTweet.org

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This wk I joined the Meridian Center & Ambassadors from around the world for a discussion on growing ag trade & reasons why we need to be tough on China https://t.co/nPLaBaxdFZ — PolitiTweet.org

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Will keep in touch w Gov Reynolds office on disaster assessment If she makes a request for federal aid I will support it &contact President Biden — PolitiTweet.org

Chuck Grassley @ChuckGrassley

Many Iowans are facing power outages & cleanup this morning from the storms Beware of dangerous down wires + I know neighbors will help neighbors that’s the Iowa way — PolitiTweet.org

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Violent crime is up but Biden admin seems focused on targeting lawful gun owners I led letter w Judic republicans calling on Chairman Durbin to convene full cmte hrg to examine crime crisis+ Biden admin response /Crime is exploding across America & it must STOP — PolitiTweet.org

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Got acquainted w Iowa Farm Bureau’s new president Brent Johnson of Calhoun Co. We discussed policies important to family farmers incl cattle market transparency WOTUS fertilizer prices the infrastructure bill etc https://t.co/kj17orL3O0 — PolitiTweet.org

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Strong winds expected in most of Iowa 2day STAY SAFE — PolitiTweet.org

Chuck Grassley @ChuckGrassley

EPA delivered a Big Win to Big Oil going back in time & slashing the FINAL RULE for 2020 biofuel use I'm proud to support bipartisan Defend The Blend w Klobuchar + Ernst + Duckworth since farmers & biofuel producers need safeguards to stop ANY admin from rolling back biofuel use — PolitiTweet.org

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I enjoyed mtg w the Taiwanese ambassador yesterday. Taiwan shares our democratic values so naturally we hv close relations https://t.co/rT5u34xV1L — PolitiTweet.org

Chuck Grassley @ChuckGrassley

Americans want life/liberty/pursuit of happiness not an intrusive IRS like the Democrats hv in their Blue-state Billionaire Bailout. Audits of small biz are already up 50% in 2021 We need taxpayer protections/accountability https://t.co/HeQ08kpKj2 — PolitiTweet.org

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WH Blog says Big Four Meat packer profits are up over 300% since pandemic started while farmers + ranchers + consumers get screwed Bipartisan bill by Fischer Grassley Tester Wyden MUST PASS meat prices are the largest factor to the rising cost of food Will help farmers/consumers — PolitiTweet.org

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Last night Senate unanimously passed my bipart Methamphetamine Response Act to help fight addiction in rural communities The bill designates meth as an emerging threat &directs the Office of National Drug Control Policy to develop a nationwide plan to address rising use of meth — PolitiTweet.org

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US Olympic Cmte & USA Gymnastics will pay settlement to survivors of Nassar abuse Those impressive/brave athletes were already admirable + continuing 2push for justice makes them more so Hope these resources help provide support as they continue fight for justice/accountability — PolitiTweet.org

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Now is time to start celebrating the birth of Christ so say Merry CHRISTmas proudly. Hopefully this picture will put u in the spirit Merry Christmas to all https://t.co/q4kt8MI4jT — PolitiTweet.org

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Iowans know the heartache of natural disasters. Today I joined Neil Cavuto to talk about how FEMA & other resources can help Kentucky in the aftermath of the storms https://t.co/SrlKMXLay6 — PolitiTweet.org