Underfunded Pensions Pose Risks to Taxpayers
Lately it would seem the public’s discontent with the federal government’s spending spree is growing proportionately to the $13 trillion national debt.
The leadership in Washington has acted as if government spending can solve the nation’s unemployment, health care, housing, energy and banking problems.
After...
First Focus Campaign for Children Names Grassley a “Defender of Children”
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has been named a “Defender of Children” by the First Focus Campaign for Children for his support of policies that advance the well-being of children.
According to the First Focus Campaign for Children, Defenders of Children...
Disaster Aid to Iowa after Severe Storms
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today provided information about the federal government’s amended list of Iowa counties that will be eligible for FEMA funds for recovery from the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that occurred from June 1st to August 31st, 2010. The list was...
Q & A: New Small Business Burden in Health Care Law
Q. What is the new IRS form 1099 reporting requirement that small businesses have to report any expense over $600?
A. During the health care debate of a year ago, I highlighted the cost of various proposals on small businesses, both in terms of their ability to provide health care to...
Nearly $13 Million to Improve Iowa Buses
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration has awarded four competitive grants totaling $12,459,306 to Iowa through the State of Good Repair Selection Program.
“This funding is intended to increase the safety and efficiency of...
$159,300 to the North Polk Community School District
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $159,300 grant to the North Polk Community School District, which serves Alleman, Elkhart, Polk City and Sheldahl.
According to the Department of Education, the school district will use the...
Grassley seeks greater transparency from Senate committee testimony
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley introduced legislation last night which would require witnesses who testify before Senate committees to disclose outside affiliations and financial interests in any organizations, including government entities, which are directly related to the topic of...
$348,679 to Iowa from Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $348,679 grant to Iowa through the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grants program.
According to the Department of Transportation, the funds will be used to enhance state and local...
More Than $1 Million to Iowa from Department of Education
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded three grants totaling $1,194,652 to Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs; Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar; and the Eastern Iowa Community College District, which is comprised...
More Than $18 Million in Grants and Loans to Iowa from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Development awarded six grants totaling $346,940 and two loans totaling $18,067,561 to Iowa through the Community Facilities Loan and Grant Program.
“These funds will help improve the facilities...
More Than $150 Million to University of 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 $152,534,261.65 to the University of Iowa.
According to FEMA, the university will use $1,482,030.85 to install and...
$783,449 to Iowa Department of Public Health and University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded two grants totaling $783,449 to the Iowa State Department of Public Health and the University of Iowa.
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Iowa...
“Dr. Phil” Episode Featuring Grassley, Landrieu on Foster Care to Air Friday
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Sen. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana are set to appear in an episode of the “Dr. Phil” show dedicated to foster care scheduled to air this Friday, October 1, 2010.
Grassley and Landrieu were Dr. Phil McGraw’s guests as co-chairs of the...
$873,318 to the University of Iowa from U.S. Department of Education
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded an $873,318 grant to the University of Iowa.
According to the U.S. Department of Education, the University of Iowa will use the funds to pilot a Sustainability Living-Learning Community...
Grassley Internship Applications Due October 15
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today encouraged young Iowans interested in government to apply for internships in his Washington, D.C., Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City and Waterloo offices for the upcoming spring semester. Applications for the spring session, which runs...
Health Care Rule Violates Promise That if People Like What They Have, They Can Keep It
Floor Speech of Senator Chuck Grassley Grandfathering Debate Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010
I support Senator Enzi’s resolution disapproving the regulation on grandfathered health plans.
The partisan health care overhaul enacted last March and subsequent...
$499,770 to Iowa from Department of Education
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $499,770 grant to the University of Iowa.
According to the Department of Education, the university will use the money to fund the REACH OUT program, which is part of an initiative that helps students...
More Than $400,000 to Iowa State University
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received two grants totaling $445,302 from the National Science Foundation.
According to the National Science Foundation, the university will use $245,303 to fund the project entitled, “Iowa Community College Information...
More Than $1 Million in Loans and Grants to Iowa from USDA
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded two grants totaling $465,000, and three loans totaling $828,000 to Iowa through the Rural Economic Development Grant and Intermediary Relending programs.
“These...
Senate Leaders’ Proposal Played Politics with Jobs
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said the bill that Senate leaders tried to sell as somehow having the potential to create American jobs would, in fact, “have resulted in a net decrease in American jobs.”
“The legislation that was defeated in the Senate today would make U.S. companies pay an extra tax,...
