Tag Archives: Senator Grassley

Iowans To Chuck Grassley: “Where is Congress?”

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Trish Nelson

While Chuck was inside trying to defend his conservative credentials because his constituents are really Trump and Musk, the folks outside who think they are the real constituents are shouting “traitor!”  Why did Grassley voluntarily point out to the room … Continue reading →

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Farm Bill, Book Ban Appeal, Water Webinar, Petition

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Passing on these items from CCI‘s weekly organizing letter. Livestream oral argument on Iowa’s book ban in Appellate Court Governor Reynolds’ draconian book ban (Senate File 496), currently blocked by a federal judge, will be heard in an appellate court … Continue reading →

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Two Chuck Grassleys

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Before we discuss Senator Chuck Grassley’s interview on Iowa Press on September 15, 2023, I should note that Grassley has been in the news lately because he is engaging in a bi-partisan effort with Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. They have … Continue reading →

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Grassley Continues Obstructionist Behavior

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Trish Nelson

In the first five minutes of the clip below from Tuesday night’s TMRS, Rachel calls out Chuck Grassley, reminding us that he made a public statement, replying to a constituent question at a town hall meeting in Mt. Ayr, Iowa … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Grassley Town Halls

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Here is the link to Grassley’s calendar: http://www.grassley.senate.gov/calendar This Friday and next Thursday and Friday: Palo Alto County Friday, July 22, 2016 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. The Election Center Front Room 1302 Broadway Street Emmetsburg Washington County Thursday, July 28, 2016 … Continue reading →

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Grassley #Doyourjob Rallies At Six Locations In Iowa

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert from Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO:  Rallies on Tuesday, July 19 – the 125th day of obstruction for Merrick Garland, longer than any Supreme Court nominee in U.S. history. 6 locations, some details still to be confirmed: WHERE: … Continue reading →

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Will Grassley Obstruct? Conservative Groups Plan To Make Sure He Does

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Iowans need to realize Grassley is no longer working for us.  Conservative groups Freedomworks, Heritage Foundation and Family Research Council are threatening senators who don’t toe the obstructionist party line on an Obama SCOTUS appointment. Click here to read the … Continue reading →

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Grassley Causes Judicial Emergency

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert from Progress Iowa: For the past six months, Senator Grassley has refused to schedule a nomination hearing for Judge Felipe Restrepo in the Judiciary Committee. He is obstructing the Restrepo nomination despite the Judge’s extensive qualifications, past support … Continue reading →

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Will Grassley And Ernst Get It Right This Time?

Posted on April 23, 2015 by bfiaedflaherty

Call On Iowa Senators to Wage Peace by Ed Flaherty Iran has come to an interim agreement with the U.S. and five other countries to dramatically reduce its nuclear program and to allow even more intensive international inspections. A final … Continue reading →

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Does Grassley Represent Iowans Or The Gun Lobby?

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Background checks could get another vote. Click here to contact Chuck so he knows where Iowans stand on this issue. The gun lobby spent $163,142 on Chuck Grassley. He voted against a reasonable background check proposal to stop gun violence, … Continue reading →

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