News Releases

$554,307 to Iowa Department of Public Health WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $554,307 competitive grant to the Iowa Department of Public Health in Des Moines for maternal and child health services.   Each year, thousands of local Iowa organizations, colleges and...

Grassley warns that pending climate change bills treat Iowa like second-class citizen             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today made clear that Iowa stands to lose big in the cap and trade proposals that are currently before the Congress.  In a letter to Senators John Kerry and Barbara...

Transcription of Senator Grassley's Agriculture News Conference Call  GRASSLEY:  Last night, I sent a letter to Senator Barbara Boxer and also Senator John Kerry about global warming legislation that was recently relied as a bill that they put in.  As you have heard me say several times on this program, I'm opposed to the United States moving...

DOJ OIG report on Foreign Language Translation Program M E M O R A N D U M TO:      Reporters and Editors RE:      DOJ OIG report on Foreign Language Translation Program Senator Chuck Grassley made the following comment after the Department of Justice Office of Inspector General released its third audit on...

GAO report on FDA post-market review M E M O R A N D U M     TO: Reporters and Editors RE: GAO report on FDA post-market review   Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance, issued the comment below regarding a new report from the Government Accountability Office, “NEW DRUG APPROVAL FDA Needs to Enhance Its Oversight...

ROCKEFELLER, GRASSLEY INTRODUCE BILL TO HELP CONSUMERS, MAKERS OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT DOORS, WINDOWS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Jay Rockefeller, a West Virginia Democrat, and Sen. Chuck Grassley, an Iowa Republican, have introduced legislation that would make it easier for consumers to take advantage of a tax incentive in the stimulus package intended to...

Grassley Q&A: Character Counts! Q:  What is Character Counts!? A:  Character Counts! is an educational program that’s available to help schools teach values and ethics to America’s youth.  Getting a well-rounded education involves more than learning to read, write and do arithmetic.  Lessons learned at home and in the classroom also...

Workers at Cummins Filtration in Lake Mills Eligible for Assistance WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that workers from Cummins Filtration in Lake Mills are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance.     “This assistance will help provide training and new skills to these workers so they can get back on their feet and compete...

Grassley works to have drug company payments disclosed WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley is continuing his campaign to establish transparency with the financial relationships between drug companies and medical professionals.    Grassley has conducted oversight and sought disclosure with physicians, especially those involved in influential...

IG Report on FBI-ATF cooperation M E M O R A N D U M     TO: Reporters and Editors RE: IG Report on FBI-ATF cooperation   Senator Chuck Grassley released the following statement after the final report on coordination between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)...

Giving Voice to Vets’ Invisible Struggle   Military service places a significant physical and emotional toll on our men and women in uniform. Those who serve on the front lines to protect U.S. national security often face considerable hardship and witness unimaginable brutality to shield loved ones at home from the evils of tyranny and terrorism. When...

Leahy, Grassley Push Administration for Answers to Outstanding Oversight Questions   WASHINGTON – Senators Patrick Leahy and Chuck Grassley have asked U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder for responses to several unanswered letters, questions and document requests from both the current and previous administrations.  Some of the requests date back...

$275,339 to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Transportation WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded a $275,339 formula grant to Iowa. “These funds will help ensure safety on Iowa’s highways,” Grassley said. Iowa will use the funds to help support...

Southeast Iowa Regional Airport in Burlington Gets New Carrier, Destinations WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that the Southeast Iowa Regional Airport in Burlington will be getting a new carrier and flight destinations. “The suggestions from city, county and airport leaders pointed the...

Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control Hearing on Counternarcotics in Afghanistan             Thank you for joining us today to talk about the complex issue of drug trafficking in Afghanistan and the programs our government is using to get a handle on it.  I am interested in hearing from...

$50,000 to Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $50,000 competitive grant to Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services in West Des Moines. “These funds will help provide support services for people with developmental disabilities, mental...

Grassley letter to Sebelius regarding the “State Your Support” initiative on hhs.gov Here is a copy of letter from Senator Grassley to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius regarding the "State Your Support" initiative on hhs.gov.

Grassley asks for administration commitment to address pre-existing conditions for some vets             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has asked President Barack Obama to renew his commitment to ensure that returning service members are provided medical care from the Department of Veterans Affairs...

$348,679 to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Transportation WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration has awarded a $348,679 competitive grant to Iowa Emergency Management Division. “These funds will help train first responders with safe ways to deal with...

Workers at DeLong Sportswear in Grinnell Eligible for Assistance WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that workers from DeLong Sportswear in Grinnell are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance. “This assistance will help provide training and new skills to these workers so they can get back on their feet and compete for new jobs in the...