Grassley Supports Mueller Extension, Cautious About Implications

The Senate Judiciary Committee’s top Republican, Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), says during a hearing on Wednesday that he supports extending FBI Director Robert Mueller’s tenure beyond the statuatory 10 years, but warns against bypassing an important law that prevents FBI directors from becoming too independent and powerful.  (1:19)

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Sen. Grassley Not Looking For A 'Creative' Justice

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said during the first day of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearings that he's not looking to support a creative justice who will allow his/her background and personal preferences to decide cases. (0:15)
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Republican Senator Worried About “Cap And Trade”

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Finance, discussed his reservations regarding President Obama’s “cap and trade” program. He said that Americans may face higher prices without a concurrent drop in worldwide greenhouse emissions. (0:47)
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Senator says there is "no downside" to the Colombia Free Trade Agreement

At a Brookings Institution discussion on the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) says there is “no downside” to the agreement, and that it is “pathetic” that the agreement has not been passed already. (0:24)
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