Chuck Grassley

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From left, Sen. Chuck Grassley, Iowa Republican, and Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, Vermont Democrat, accompany Ms. Giffords as she and Mr. Kelly arrive to testify at the committee hearing. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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“The government is abetting the behavior by not preventing the deduction,” says Sen. Chuck Grassley, Iowa Republican, of big banks being able to write off foreclosure penalties on their taxes. (Associated Press)

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Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is among a number of prominent Republicans calling for a sweeping review of how to prevent tragedies such as the Newtown, Conn., massacre of women and children at a school. He is open to a re-evaluation of the nation’s gun policies. “You’ve got to take all these things into consideration.” (Associated Press)

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Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, wave before Romney spoke about the economy during a campaign stop at Kinzler Construction Services, Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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“Countless people may be murdered with these weapons, yet the attorney general appears to be letting his employees slide by with little accountability,” says Sen. Chuck Grassley, Iowa Republican, of the Fast and Furious investigation. (Associated Press)

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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and Sen. Chuck Grassley (right), Iowa Republican, wave before Mr. Romney spoke at a campaign stop at the Koch family farm on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Van Meter, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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“There are no more excuses for inaction,” said Sen. Chuck Grassley, Iowa Republican, calling Wednesday for those responsible for Fast and Furious to be held accountable. (Associated Press)

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Sen. Chuck Grassley, Iowa Republican, said the possibility exists that Justice Department officials were aware of a memo from an ATF agent in Phoenix on Feb. 3 and still sent its erroneous denial letter Feb. 4. The latter was later disavowed. (Associated Press)