More Than $2.6 Million to Iowa from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded two competitive grants totaling $2,622,663 to the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program in Hiawatha and the University of Iowa in Iowa City.
The U.S. Department of...
Grassley asks more questions about multi-million severance package for AIG exec, plus a second AIG exec
WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley is asking a second set of questions about the circumstances surrounding an AIG executive who received a multi-million severance package at the end of last year and reports of a second executive who may have received a...
Workers at Midland Forge in Cedar Rapids Eligible for Assistance
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that workers from Midland Forge, a subsidiary of Columbus McKinnon Corporation, in Cedar Rapids are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance.
“This assistance will help provide workers with new skills and training so they can get back on...
Nearly $2 Million to the Siouxland Community Health Center
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $1,963,370 competitive grant to the Siouxland Community Health Center.
“Community health centers provide primary and preventive health care services to medically underserved areas,”...
Grassley Urges Department of Labor to Act Quickly for Displaced Sioux City Workers
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today pushed Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis to immediately consider any requests for assistance for workers who will be impacted by a recent announcement by...
$423,869 to the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $423,869 competitive grant to the University of Iowa.
The University of Iowa will use the money to help pay for a research project titled, “Enantioselective Metabolism Influences PCB Developmental...
$275,000 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $275,000 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
Iowa State University will use the money to help pay for a project titled, “Collaborative Research: Security and Software...
Grassley Q&A: State of the Union
Q: What is the State of the Union address? A: The State of the Union address originated from Article II, Section 3 of the United States Constitution which states that the President, “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information on the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as...
$160,000 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 a $160,000 grant to the University of Iowa through the Education Research Training program.
“These funds will give educators an opportunity to test new lessons to help improve students’...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Capitol Hill Report
STAFF: The following is an unrehearsed interview with Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, speaking to you live from Washington. Participating in today's public affairs program are Chuck Shockley with KLGA Radio in Algona and Mike Hohenbrink with Independence Bulletin Review in...
Grassley Continues Efforts to Shut Down Bailout Program
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today joined senators in co-sponsoring an amendment to the Debt Limit Extension bill that would end the Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP, immediately, and prevent another $319 billion in government spending. The amendment was defeated by a vote of...
Grassley Works to Close Loophole that Allows Terrorists to Stay in U.S.
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today introduced legislation to close a loophole in U.S. visa policy that allows foreigners to remain in the United States after they have had their visa revoked. Grassley...
Grassley asks hospitals about experiences with federal health information technology program
WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley has sent letters to 31 hospitals nationwide asking about their experiences in implementing the $19 billion federal health information technology program launched last year.
“Given the taxpayer investment and the investment of...
Grassley Welcomes President’s Interest in Stopping Tax-delinquent Companies from Getting Federal Contracts
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and Editors
Fr: Jill Gerber for Sen. Grassley, 202/224-6522
Re: Tax-avoiding federal contractors
Da: Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010
On December 14, right after a story about federal employees not paying...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Conference Call with Iowa Reporters
GRASSLEY: I just came from the Judiciary Committee, where we're questioning the FBI director and leaders of the Department of State and Homeland Security. This hearing was scheduled following the December 25th bombing, to get to the bottom of how the Christmas Day...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Agriculture News Conference Call
GRASSLEY: I'm going to be meeting tomorrow with the secretary of Commerce, Gary Locke. And I haven't had meetings with him before. And during our meeting, I want to bring up the importance of our country implementing free-trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and...
$20 Million to Rathbun Regional Water Association from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Rural Development has awarded a $20 million loan to Rathbun Regional Water Association in Centerville through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan program.
“This funding will make possible several needed...
Grassley Questions Severance Package for AIG Executive
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today asked the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) special master for compensation to explain why an AIG executive who resigned is entitled to a multi-million dollar severance agreement. The company received significant TARP money, and the federal special...
Grassley Call-in TV Show to Air Live on Wednesday, January 20
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that his monthly call-in show will air live on Wednesday, January 20, from 6:30-7 p.m. (Central Time) on television stations across Iowa.
“Ask Your Senator” will be broadcast from Washington, D.C. and can be seen live in communities served by...
Grassley Q&A: Oversight of Veteran’s Affairs
Q: Why do you conduct oversight of Veterans Affairs (VA)?
A: I regularly conduct pro-active and vigorous congressional oversight of the executive branch of government on behalf of taxpayers and beneficiaries of federal programs, including veterans. I recently received an internal memo from...
