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Grassley promotes legislation supporting employee stock ownership plans for Iowa's family-run businesses

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 1, 2025

An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a retirement plan that allows business owners to sell shares of their company to employees, offering tax advantages.

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Grassley discusses release of Durham annex on Newsmax

By Y. P. Silverman | Aug 1, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, appeared on Newsmax’s “The Record with Greta van Susteren” to discuss his role in declassifying and releasing the previously classified appendix, known as the Durham...

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Iowa increases from Q4 FY2024 to Q1 FY2025

By Hawkeye Reporter | Aug 1, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Iowa during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $307,881, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Grassley presses Treasury nominee on renewable energy rules and biofuel tax credit implementation

By Y. P. Silverman | Jul 31, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned Treasury Department nominee Derek Theurer regarding the implementation of provisions related to biofuels, wind, and solar energy in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act during a Senate Finance Committee session.

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Grassley seeks answers from USDA on reorganization plan and congressional consultation

By R. M. Machado | Jul 31, 2025

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Grassley discusses release of Durham annex related to Russia collusion investigation

By E. H. Little | Jul 31, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, appeared on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” to discuss his role in the declassification and release of a formerly classified appendix, known as the Durham annex, to John Durham’s...

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Grassley releases declassified appendix detailing alleged Clinton plan linking Trump to Russia

By R. M. Machado | Jul 31, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has released a previously classified appendix to Special Counsel John Durham’s 2023 report, providing further details on intelligence related to the 2016 presidential election and the...

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Woman sentenced to 14 years for distributing fentanyl causing death

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 31, 2025

A woman from Daytona Beach, Florida, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl resulting in death.

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Badger man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 31, 2025

Kenneth Brown, a 60-year-old resident of Badger, Iowa, has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.

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Sioux City man receives over five-year sentence for illegal firearm possession

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 31, 2025

Romario Pierre-Louis, a 30-year-old resident of Sioux City, was sentenced to over five years in federal prison following his guilty plea on March 6, 2025.

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NFIB opposes federal beneficial ownership mandate affecting small businesses

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 31, 2025

Jeff Brabant, Vice President of Federal Government Regulations at the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), recently discussed the federal beneficial ownership reporting requirements on WHO Radio.

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Grassley announces reinstatement of FBI employee during National Whistleblower Day event

By Y. P. Silverman | Jul 30, 2025

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) announced at the National Whistleblower Day event on Capitol Hill that he has helped reinstate FBI whistleblower Michael DeBey’s security clearance and employment with the agency.

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Whistleblowers recognize Sen. Chuck Grassley's continued support on National Whistleblower Day

By R. M. Machado | Jul 30, 2025

On National Whistleblower Day, several whistleblowers recognized the efforts of Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) for his support in their cases and his broader advocacy for government transparency.

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U.S. Attorney’s Office joins National Night Out events across Northern District of Iowa

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 30, 2025

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa has announced its participation in National Night Out events on August 5, 2025.

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VA provides 1,079 home loans in Iowa totaling $310.3 million in Q1

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 29, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,079 home loans totaling $310.3 million in Iowa during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Grassley introduces bipartisan bill aiming to bolster protections for FBI whistleblowers

By R. M. Machado | Jul 29, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has introduced the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening protections for FBI employees who report...

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Grassley urges FBI director Patel to assess unevaluated Clinton email probe materials

By E. H. Little | Jul 29, 2025

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) have asked FBI Director Kash Patel to review material related to Hillary Clinton’s use of a private...

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Grassley details vetting process amid whistleblower claims against Emil Bove nomination

By E. H. Little | Jul 29, 2025

Ahead of the Senate’s vote on Emil Bove’s nomination to the United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) provided a detailed account of his committee’s efforts to vet Bove in...

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Waterloo woman sentenced for straw purchasing firearms used by felons

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 29, 2025

A Waterloo woman, LaDonna Henderson, was sentenced on July 28, 2025, to 37 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to eight counts of making false statements during the purchase of a firearm and one count of possession of a firearm by an...

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Cedar Rapids man sentenced to over 11 years for armed robbery during drug deal

By Hawkeye Reporter | Jul 29, 2025

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison following a guilty plea related to an armed robbery during a drug transaction.