News Releases

  • 05.23.2008

    Grassley Works to Make Sure Military Votes are Counted    WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today joined Senator John Cornyn of Texas and several other senators to introduce the Military Voting Protection Act of 2008.  The bill would require the Department of Defense to expedite collection and transportation of absentee ballots of overseas...
  • 05.23.2008

      Grassley Q & A: National Home Ownership Month       Q: What are the benefits of homeownership? A: Homeownership is part of the American Dream. June is National Home Ownership Month and is a great time to think about homeowner issues. Owning a home can provide security and stability. In turn, homeowners contribute to the...
  • 05.23.2008

    Grassley enlists Iowans to join him in fight against ethanol smear campaign    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley continued to encourage Iowans to fight back against a D.C.-hatched attack on ethanol. Today, he sent letters to the Iowa Retail Federation and the Iowa Restaurant Association asking their leadership to contact each national...
  • 05.23.2008

    Grassley: More Than $1 million to Iowa from the Department of Health and Human Services                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded grants totaling $1,036,616 to the University of Iowa and the state Department...
  • 05.23.2008

    Grassley Office to Host Foreclosure Prevention and Mortgage Assistance Fair                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that his office is hosting a free foreclosure prevention and mortgage assistance fair in Des Moines. The event will take place on June 28 from 9...
  • 05.22.2008

    Grassley: Drug Endangered Children Act of 2007 Clears Judiciary Committee        WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that legislation he co-sponsored with Senator Dianne Feinstein, the Drug Endangered Children Act of 2007, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee.   The Drug Endangered Children Act of 2007 will...
  • 05.22.2008

    Grassley: $150,000 to the University of Iowa for Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the National Institute on Drug Abuse has awarded a $150,000 grant to the University of...
  • 05.22.2008

    Senators welcome endorsements of Phyisicians Patyments Sunshine Act Legislation to Set National Standard for Transparency in Drug and Device Industries WASHINGTON – Today Senators Chuck Grassley and Herb Kohl released letters from the Pharmaceuticals Research and Manufacturers Association (PhRMA) and the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed),...
  • 05.22.2008

    OPENING REMARKS ON THE TRADE ENFORCEMENT ACT HEARING    Opening Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley Senate Finance Committee Hearing S. 1919: the Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 Thursday, May 22, 2008   I think we can all agree that effective enforcement of our trade agreements is an important priority.   If we want to maintain the benefit...
  • 05.22.2008

    Grassley: $250,000 to Sioux City from the U.S. Department of Transportation                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a grant of $250,000 to Sioux City.   "This grant will benefit the residents of Sioux City,...
  • 05.21.2008

    Grassley: $1,749,999 to Iowa from the National Science Foundation    WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Kirkwood Community College and the University of Iowa have received grants totaling $1,749,999 from the National Science Foundation.   “Math and science are keys to many aspects of our economy,” Grassley said. “These...
  • 05.21.2008

    Grassley: $7.95 million in loans to Iowa from USDA    WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Development has awarded loans totaling $7.95 million to Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative in Albia, serving Appanoose, Davis, Wapello, Wayne, Lucas, Marion, and Monroe counties and to...
  • 05.21.2008

    Remarks on Budget Resolution Conference Report Opening Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley Senate Floor Debate, Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report Wednesday, May 21, 2008   Senate Democrats’ Revenue Raisers Well is Almost Dry Blue Dogs’ Bark, Bite, Whimper  Budget Potato Peeler Estimated Taxes Form For six years, for 2001, and 2003...
  • 05.21.2008

    Grassley testimony on FBI whistleblowers Prepared Remarks of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa House Committee on the JudiciarySubcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security   Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee.  Thank you for holding this important hearing today.  Listening carefully to what whistleblowers have...
  • 05.21.2008

    Farm Bill Veto/Override Senator Chuck Grassley today released the following after President George Bush vetoed the farm bill.  The House and Senate are expected to take up the bill yet tonight for a veto override.   “This bill is far from perfect, but there is a fair amount of reform that helped us nibble away at the apple.   Even...
  • 05.20.2008

    Disclosure of drug and device maker money to doctors M E M O R A N D U M   TO:      Reporters and Editors FR:       Jill Kozeny, 202/2224-1308             for U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa RE:      ...
  • 05.20.2008

    Disclosure of drug and device maker money to doctors   WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today led several Senators in asking Majority Leader Harry Reid to remove more than 100 pages of immigration language from legislation that is necessary to fund troops fighting the War on Terrorism. Grassley sent the letter with Senators Jeff Sessions, David...
  • 05.20.2008

    Grassley: $869,122 to Five Iowa Airports from U.S. Department of Transportation                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded grants to five Iowa...
  • 05.20.2008

    Adoptive parents and children urge passage of Grassley legislation Iowa senator works to move more children from foster care to permanent homes   WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley marked National Foster Care Month by introducing legislation today that would help children with special needs in foster care get placed in safe, permanent and loving...
  • 05.19.2008

    Grassley urges Iowans to push back against DC-hatched smear campaign against ethanol    WASHINGTON— Senator Chuck Grassley today encouraged Iowans who work for major food manufacturers to make their voices heard in opposition to a national smear campaign against ethanol.              ...