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Chuck Grassley's Public Statements on Issue: Economy and Fiscal

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08/07/2020 Tweet - "Under the first 3 yrs of Pres @realDonaldTrump the economy beat expectations/record jobs+growth & now it is happening again. Unemployment keeps falling/more jobs created than economists expect month after month. 1/2"
08/06/2020 Tweet - "I don't blame @realDonaldTrump for talking exec orders 2help unemployed &get econ up &running I can imagine he's just fed up w how Dems aren't negotiating in good faith instead sticking w an unreasonable $3T bill Dems shld prioritize needs of American ppl NOT election yr politics"
06/05/2020 Tweet - "during a time of unrest/hardship 2day's job numbers are very important as we look fwd & rebuild our economy ALL Americans need a good paying job to feed their families + hv a purpose in their community This month 2.5 million jobs gained & unemployment down 1.4%"
06/03/2020 Tweet - "Congress just passed changes to PPP giving small biz more flexibility on how to use $$$ for necessary expenses to get thru challenging economic time bc of the virus + Changes length of time to spend loan/have it forgiven Now 24 wks These r important changes for Iowa businesses"
05/19/2020 Tweet - "Thx to @realDonaldTrump for helping farmers with $$ provided in the CARES Act This is badly needed for rural America bc the virus is tormenting the family farmer w lack of demand & resulting low prices"
05/14/2020 Tweet - "Covid response requires faith in American ppl 2do right thing Govs hv impt role but we arent autocratic society At some pt we must put our trust in the ppl @realdonaldtrump We r our brothers keeper &all bear responsibility 4public health Economy can open safely if all do our part"
04/18/2020 Tweet - "Watched Iowa Press &they talked abt remarkable flow of liquidity thru SBA paycheck protection program &its impact Iowa needs more resources 2meet demand Iowans r calling on Congress 2act Dems pls don't stand in way of small biz! PPP is wrking in Iowa 4.3B$ loaned to nearly 30kbiz"
03/26/2020 Tweet - "Senate unanimously passed (96-0) $2TRILLION in economic relief 2help American workers &families during the coronavirus pandemic This incl $100B for hospitals +increased $$ 4public health programs &has provisions to help critical access hospitals which is essential for rural areas"
03/23/2020 Tweet - "Back w same bad news Senate Democrats again blocked a major move to turn this economy around &get ppl back 2work incl recovery checks 2help families pay their bills +very strongly beefed up unemployment insurance +health care resources. I'm disgusted by this &Americans shld b too"
03/19/2020 Tweet - "Fuel consumption has been slashed due to coronavirus &that has hurt energy jobs including ethanol + biodiesel plants in Iowa If something is done to help oil there needs to be something for biofuels workers It's a matter of fairness"
03/19/2020 Tweet - "As chairman of the Finance Cmte 2day I introduced legis to send checks of $1200 to most taxpayers+an extra $500 for every child. We can combat coronavirus & protect our economy/working families at the same time. Dems should join us & pass ASAP!"
12/22/2019 Tweet - "2010's very good/WorldBank reports world wide poverty fell by half fr 18.2%to8.6% &World Data Lab calculated over half world population is "middle class""
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