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CHUCK GRASSLEY
The Race For Senate
Roxanne Conlin Democrat
For Iowa Senate
Who is Chuck Grassley?
Born on September 17, 1933. He married Barbara Speicher in
1954. He has held many jobs and has
all kinds of experiences.
Roxanne Conlin’s Life
Earned law degree from Drake University at age 21
Roxanne manages and owns a small law firm
Roxanne Conlin & Associates Earned democratic nomination for
governor Lives with her husband James Has 4 adult kids and 5 grandchildren
What is Chuck Grassley Running For? He is running for Senate. The Senate is part of the
Legislative Branch. The Senate does many things. There are two senators from each
state. Chuck Grassley has served on
the Senate since 1980.
Conlin’s Views
Jobs/Economy: no more wall street bailouts, create jobs.
Environment: promote ethanol, promote environment friendly oil substitutes, promote solar, wind, and biomass energy
Education: 60 million dollars towards computers, college, preschool
National Security: NA Healthcare: no Medicare, drug re-
importation from Canada
Where does Chuck Grassley Stand on our Nation’s Issues?
Some main issues in society today are education, the economy, national security, health care and the environment.
EDUCATION Believes each state should create their own education
standards. He supports parent choice in education.
ECONOMY & JOBS Supports increasing the minimum wage. Dislikes unionization.
HEALTH CARE Chuck Grassley believes Health Care costs too much. He thinks more needs to be done about rewarding the
quality of health care.
Where does Chuck Grassley Stand on our Nation’s Issues?
ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY Supports a three pronged approach. Believes that global warming is real.
NATIONAL SECURITY Is trying to pass a law to have foreigners with revoked Visas
to be deported immediately. He wants to protect our foreign trade system while still
preserving the economy.