Sen. Grassley named number one on the list of the 25 hardest working lawmakers

Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) is pleased to announce that Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) has been named the hardest-working member of Congress on Capitol Hill by the The Hill newspaper. On the list of the top 25 hardest working lawmakers, Sen. Grassley ranked number one.

Lawmakers, aides, and other officials answered the question: Who are the hardest-working lawmakers? They looked beyond the regular duties and point to those who are effective advocates for their constituents and get their way legislatively. The resulting list is composed of members with patience, street smarts, and fire in the belly.
“I get paid by the year, and I try to earn my money," says Grassley, who was elected to the upper chamber in 1980. The 76-year-old senator sits on four heavyweight panels: Judiciary, Finance, Agriculture, and Budget.

After a three-mile jog at 5:30 a.m., Grassley arrives at the office at 7, where he continues to be one of the biggest playmakers under the Capitol dome. His work on government oversight remains consistent regardless of which party controls 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Grassley is one of only 28 senators in history to cast 10,000 votes, and he has not missed a roll call since 1993. Grassley is also known for striking bipartisan deals.

Also making the top 25 list is Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) who represents the MRES North Dakota members.
MRES and its members congratulate both Sens. Grassley and Conrad on this prestigious honor and look forward to working with them during these challenging times on issues facing our industry and our nation.