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Senator Charles 'Chuck' E. Grassley's Public Statements on Veterans

Full Name: Charles 'Chuck' E. Grassley
Office: U.S. Senate (IA) - Sr, Republican
First Elected: 11/04/1980
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2016
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Barbara; 5 Children: Lee, Wendy, Robin, Michele, Jay
Birth Date: 09/17/1933
Birth Place: New Hartford, IA
Home City: New Hartford, IA
Religion: Baptist
Date Title Location
April 29, 2013 Letter to President Obama - Reduce V-A Claims Backlog Washington, DC
Nov. 15, 2011 Hearing of the Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism - The Fix Gun Checks Act: Better State and Federal Compliance, Smarter Enforcement" Washington, DC
Nov. 10, 2011 Senate Passes Tax Incentive to Encourage Hiring of Veterans Washington, DC
July 26, 2011 More Than $200,000 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Washington DC
May 3, 2011 Grassley: Report Shows Veterans Affairs Hospitals Must Ensure Safety of Medical Equipment Washington, DC
Feb. 8, 2011 Letter to Erik K. Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and Jacob J. Lew, Office of Management and Budget Director Unknown
Feb. 1, 2011 Letter to the Honorable Eric H. Holder, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice Unknown
Jan. 26, 2011 Grassley Co-Authored Bill Would Encourage Hiring of Veterans Washington, DC
Jan. 26, 2011 Baucus, Grassley Introduce Bill to Create Job Opportunities for Veterans Washington, DC
Oct. 15, 2010 Improving Mental Health Services for Combat Veterans Washington, DC
Sept. 22, 2010 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Effects on the Military and Veterans Community Unknown
Sept. 22, 2010 Grassley Highlights Testimony of Iowa Small Business Owner Who Employs Military Reservists, Veterans Washington, DC
June 16, 2010 Grassley: IRS Hires More Than 1,000 Veterans for Three Consecutive Years, Fulfilling and Exceeding his Request Washington, DC
May 26, 2010 Letter To The Honorable Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary, Department Of Veterans Affairs Washington, DC
May 25, 2010 Grassley Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Create Job Opportunities for Veterans Washington, DC
May 24, 2010 Q & A with Senator Grassley, Memorial Day Unknown
May 19, 2010 Grassley Pays Tribute to World War II Veterans Washington, DC
May 7, 2010 Grassley Works to Improve Services to Veterans Living in Rural Iowa Washington, DC
April 22, 2010 Congress Passes Veterans Health Bill, Includes Several Grassley-backed Provisions Washington, DC
March 30, 2010 Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Legislation to Recruit Health Professionals to Serve at Veterans' Medical Facilities Washington, DC
March 26, 2010 Grassley Works to Ensure Veterans' Medical Facilities Have the Necessary Health Professionals Washington, DC
March 16, 2010 Grassley Asks for More Information about Veterans' Benefits Backlog Washington, DC
Jan. 15, 2010 Grassley Q&A: Oversight of Veteran's Affairs Unknown
Jan. 14, 2010 Letter To The Honorable Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary, Department Of Veterans Affairs Washington, DC
Nov. 19, 2009 Congress Passes Veterans Health Bill, Includes Several Grassley-pushed Provisions Washington, DC
Nov. 11, 2009 Honoring Veterans Unknown
Nov. 10, 2009 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs And Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Continued Washington, DC
Nov. 9, 2009 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs And Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Washington, DC
Oct. 23, 2009 Giving Voice to Vets' Invisible Struggle Unknown
Oct. 2, 2009 Midnight-Hour Changes To Health Bill Undermine Seniors, Veterans And Workers Washington, D.C.
April 7, 2009 Grassley: IRS Makes Good on Commitment to Hire 1,000 Veterans Washington, DC
March 17, 2009 Letter To The Honorable Eric Shinseki, Secretary, Department Of Veterans Affairs Washington, DC
March 3, 2009 Grassley Honored with 2009 National Commander's Distinguished Public Service Award Washington, DC
May 22, 2008 Baucus, Grassley Win Passage of Tax Relief for Military Families, Veterans Washington, DC
May 22, 2008 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 - Continued Washington, DC
May 14, 2008 Grassley Works to Improve Treatment for Service Members and Veterans Washington, DC
May 7, 2008 Grassley Says Federal Jobs Should Go to Veterans Washington, DC
Feb. 13, 2008 Letter to Henry Paulson, Treasury Secretary, Re: Veterans Should Fill Job Vacancies at the IRS Washington, DC
Jan. 31, 2008 Economic Stimulus Washington, DC
Jan. 29, 2008 Grassley Secures Commitment From IRS Nominee to Consider Veterans From Iraq, Afghanistan for Vacant Jobs at Agency Washington, DC
Dec. 12, 2007 Baucus, Grassley Win Relief for America's Military Men and Women Washington, DC
Nov. 16, 2007 Grassley Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Get Health Care and Other Benefits to Veterans in Rural Areas Washington, DC
Oct. 30, 2007 What are the on Answers: Veterans Day Unknown
June 27, 2007 Grassley: Veterans Health Care Legislation Clears Hurdle Washington, DC
June 22, 2007 Letter to The Honorable Dr. Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense Washington, DC
April 26, 2007 U. S. Troops Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007--Conference Report Washington, DC
April 18, 2007 Drug Safety Washington, DC
April 18, 2007 Legislation Introduced to Enhance Healthcare Provided to Rural Veterans Washington, DC
March 28, 2007 U. S. Troops Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007 Washington, DC
March 6, 2007 Commission on Military and Veterans' Health Care/Walter Reed Unknown
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