More Than $4 Million to Iowa for Disaster Relief
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded funding totaling $4,883,232.83 to Keokuk and the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids.
Keokuk will receive $1,217,522.52 to...
$735,000 to Iowa from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Rural Development has awarded loans and grants totaling $735,000 to Iowa through the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program.
“This money will help small rural businesses create jobs for Iowans and stimulate economic growth...
$225,000 to the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders has awarded a $225,000 grant to the University of Iowa.
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the university will use the funds to...
Boone County Disaster Recovery Center Opening Thursday
WASHINGTON – A new Disaster Recovery Center will open this week in Boone County to assist individuals, households and businesses affected by the recent storms and flooding in Iowa.
The Boone County Disaster Recovery Center will be located at Luther City Hall, Five Luther St., in Luther, and will...
Q & A: Medicine Abuse
Q. Does the U.S. have a problem with abuse of over-the-counter and prescription medicines?
A. Over-the-counter and prescription medicines save lives and aid in healthy living. Unfortunately, there are a growing number of cases of children and adults abusing prescription drugs to get high or to lose weight. Abuse of...
Grassley Seeks Details of Potential Conflicts of Interest Among CMS Contractors
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley is asking the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to detail any identified conflicts of interest among CMS contractors and any steps taken to minimize and prevent such conflicts of interest. Grassley is...
Grassley Presses the Administration to Fix Lax Oversight of Tax Dollars at Public Housing Agencies
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is pressing the federal government to fix its lax oversight over the billions of taxpayer dollars given to public housing agencies. Grassley’s review and media reports have exposed millions of dollars being paid to...
Grassley Releases Report on Lack of Inspector General Oversight at the International Trade Commission
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today released a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on the lack of Inspector General (IG) oversight at the International Trade Commission (ITC). Although, the Inspector General Act requires that...
BAUCUS, GRASSLEY, STARK RELEASE GAO REPORT SHOWING NEED FOR TRANSPARENCY IN NURSING HOME OWNERSHIP
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health Chairman Pete Stark (D-CA) released a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report today on...
IRS Makes Zero Progress on Debt Collection, Despite Ending Private Contractor Program
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To: Reporters and Editors Re: GAO report on private contractors’ tax collection Da: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on a report released...
More Than $1 Million to Iowa Department of Public Health
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $1,143,168 to the Iowa Department of Public Health.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Iowa Department of Public Health will use the money to fund...
Grassley Expresses Concern Over Whether National Cancer Institute Unfairly Disciplined Ethics Office for Employee Travel Scrutiny
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley is expressing concern over whether the National Cancer Institute unfairly disciplined its ethics director for trying to make sure agency travel complies with federal law and procedures, including...
Library of Congress Traveling Exhibition Coming to Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley received information from the Library of Congress regarding traveling exhibition stops in Iowa. The Library of Congress’s Traveling Exhibition will stop in Grinnell, Cedar Falls, and Mason City. The locations, times and dates are below.
October...
$500,000 to Sioux City from DOT
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $500,000 grant to Sioux City through the Small Community Air Service Development Program.
“This money will help improve air transportation in Sioux City,” Grassley said.
According to the Department...
More Than $1 Million to Ames from DOT
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $1,256,940 to Ames.
According to the Department of Transportation, Ames will use the funds on bio-diesel articulated buses.
Each year, thousands of local Iowa organizations, colleges and universities,...
$1.5 Million to Dubuque from DOT
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $1,500,000 to Dubuque.
According to the Department of Transportation, Dubuque will use the money to fund a clean fuel/hybrid vehicle and mobility management system.
Each year, thousands of local Iowa...
Grassley Asks FDA about Medical Device Company Payments to Doctors in Clinical Studies
WASHINGTON – On Friday, Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa asked the Food and Drug Administration how the agency handles reports of medical device companies' payments to doctors who are participating in clinical studies of the companies' products.
Grassley wrote to the...
Grassley: SIGTARP Report Exposes Treasury’s Rosy Scenario for AIG Losses
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To: Reporters and Editors Re: SIGTARP quarterly report to Congress Da: Monday, October 25, 2010
The Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program is issuing a quarterly report to Congress. Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking...
Calhoun County Disaster Recovery Center Opens Friday
WASHINGTON – A new Disaster Recovery Center will open this week in Calhoun County to assist individuals, households and businesses affected by the recent storms and flooding in Iowa.
The Calhoun County Disaster Recovery Center will be located at the Calhoun County Extension, 521 Fourth St., in...
Q & A: Honoring Cold War Heroes
Q. Why did you co-sponsor a Senate resolution designating October 30, 2010 as a day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers?
A. Since World War II, hundreds of thousands of Americans, many who assembled and disassembled nuclear weapons, have helped develop a nuclear arsenal to protect our...
