$349,421 to Iowa State University from USDA
WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded a $349,421 grant to Iowa State University in Ames through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.
“This funding will help continue a tradition of outstanding agricultural...
Grassley supports tax relief extensions, opposes rampant deficit spending
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Vote on H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act
DA: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Senator Chuck Grassley issued the following comment about his vote...
Grassley Outlines Principles for Reforming Trade Preference Programs
Opening Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley
Hearing, “U.S. Preference Programs: Options for Reform”
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
This is the third hearing in three years that this Committee is conducting to address the operation and potential reform of our trade preference programs. Now is the...
$98,928 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $98,928 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
Iowa State University will use the money to help pay for a project titled, “CAREER: Advanced Decision Procedures for Words, Trees...
Grassley comment on Wellmark response to his questions about rate increase
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TO: Iowa Media RE: Wellmark rate increase DA: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Senator Chuck Grassley made the following comment about the response he received from Wellmark to his February 23 inquiry about the insurer’s rate increase. A copy of...
Grassley, Baucus seek information about safety, quality in long-term care hospitals
WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley and Max Baucus are asking for information about patient safety and quality of care in long-term care hospitals, in response to allegations reported last month by The New York Times.
Baucus is Chairman and Grassley is Ranking Member of...
Senators Introduce Equity in Excellence Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) this week introduced the Equity in Excellence Act, a bill designed to help ensure that all students, regardless of their economic status, are challenged in school to reach their full potential.
The legislation would ensure that...
More Than $3 Million in Loans and Grants to Iowa from USDA
WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded eight grants totaling $3,040,000 to Iowa through the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program.
“Local communities applied for these competitively awarded grants to help...
$160,000 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $160,000 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
Iowa State University will use the money to help pay for a project titled, “CAREER: A Computational Framework for Mapping...
$443,945 to Iowa State University from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $443,945 competitive grant to Iowa State University in Ames.
Iowa State University will use the money from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to help pay for...
$5,700 to Rudd from USDA
WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development awarded a $5,700 competitive grant to Rudd through the Community Facilities Grant Program.
“These funds will help Rudd purchase necessary emergency equipment,” Grassley said.
Rudd will use the money to help purchase a new...
Russia reopens market to U.S. pork
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TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Russia reopens market to U.S. pork
DA: Friday, March 5, 2010
Chuck Grassley today released the following comment after it was announced that the United States and Russia have reached...
Workers at Barnstead Thermolyne Corporation in Dubuque Eligible for Assistance
WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today said that workers from Barnstead Thermolyne Corporation, a subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Corporation, including on-site leased workers from Sedona Staffing in Dubuque, are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance.
“This assistance will...
Grassley Q&A: Red Cross Month
Q: What is Red Cross Month?
A: Red Cross Month provides an opportunity to educate citizens and their communities about services provided by the Red Cross to the public. The Red Cross isn’t a government agency. It’s an independent, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is defined by...
Grassley Releases CBO Analysis of Proposed Bank Fee Showing Banks Would Pass Fee on to Customers, Employees, Investors
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To: Reporters and Editors Re: CBO analysis of President’s proposed fee on financial institutions Da: Thursday, March 4, 2010
Sen. Chuck Grassley today received an analysis he requested from the...
Grassley statement on GAO report about FDA office of criminal investigations
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TO: Reporters and Editors RE: FDA Criminal Division DA: Thursday, March 4, 2010
Senator Chuck Grassley issued the comment below about a newly released report of the Government Accountability Office regarding the criminal division of the Food...
Grassley: Senate-passed Health Reform Bill Would Raise Taxes for Substantial Number of Taxpayers Under $200,000
Today on the Senate floor, there was debate over whether the Senate-passed health care reform bill cuts taxes or raises taxes. Senator Grassley entered the following statement into the record in response. Senator Grassley has taken to...
$156,000 to Iowa for Land and Water Conservation
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley announced today that the National Park Service has awarded a $156,000 competitive matching grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources through the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will use the money to help Dubuque complete an...
Grassley says House bill expands profits for big Wall Street banks
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: House action today for Build America Bonds
DA: Thursday, March 4, 2010
Senator Chuck Grassley issued the following comment about House action today on...
$185,000 to Iowa State University from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON –Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $185,000 competitive grant to Iowa State University in Ames.
Iowa State University will use the money from the National Center for Research Resources to help pay for a...
