News Releases

Grassley Call-in TV Show to Air Live on Wednesday, September 23               WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that his monthly call-in show will air live on Wednesday, September 23, from 6:30-7 p.m. (Central Time) on television stations across Iowa.   “Ask Your Senator”...

$728,219 to Iowa from USDA WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded loans totaling $728,219 to Iowa through the Intermediary Relending Program.    "This money will help create jobs and stimulate economic growth in Iowa's rural communities," Grassley...

$650,000 to Iowa State University from U.S. Department of Justice             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has released $650,000 to Iowa State University in Ames.  The funds were secured through the regular...

$340,000 to the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Violence Against Women has awarded a $340,000 grant to the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault in Des Moines through the Office of Violence Against Women Technical Assistance Program.   The Iowa...

$170,000 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $170,000 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    Iowa State University will use the money to help pay for a project titled, "Geometrically Based Kinetic Approach to...

$574,649 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 $574,649 to Iowa.   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money as shown below.   ·        Iowa...

$333,000 to Family Inc. 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 released $333,000 to Family Inc. in Council Bluffs.  The funds were secured through the regular appropriations process.   "These funds will help the Council Bluffs Early...

GAO report on AIG assistance   M E M O R A N D U M   To:       Reporters and Editors Fr:        Jill Gerber for Sen. Grassley, 202/224-6522 Re:       GAO report on AIG assistance Da:      Monday, Sept. 21,...

$300,000 to Monsoon United Asian Women of Iowa WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women has awarded a $300,000 grant to the Monsoon United Asian Women of Iowa in Des Moines through the Sexual Assault Services Program.    "These funds will help provide assistance and...

$103,090 to Chariton Valley Planning and Development Council WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration has awarded a $103,090 grant to the Chariton Valley Planning and Development Council in Centerville.   "These funds should help generate economic growth and new jobs in...

$101,340 to East Central Iowa Council of Governments               WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has awarded a $101,340 grant to the East Central Iowa Council of Governments in Cedar Rapids. “These funds...

Grassley Works to Stop TARP Spending Authorities WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today joined Senate colleagues to send a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner pushing him to allow the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to expire at the end of the year.  Current law allows the Treasury Department to extend TARP authority for an...

$243,794 to Iowa Department of Justice for Sexual Assault Services Program WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women has awarded a $243,794 formula grant to the Iowa Department of Justice in Des Moines through the Sexual Assault Services Program.    "These funds will...

$50,000 to Iowa Department of Human Services             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Iowa Department of Human...

Grassley Q & A: National Preparedness Month Q: What is National Preparedness Month? A:  National Preparedness Month helps increase public awareness about emergency preparedness each September andhelps educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural disasters and possible terrorist attacks. This...

$47,000 to the Iowa Public Broadcasting Board from the U.S. Department of Commerce             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration awarded a $47,000 grant to the Iowa Public Broadcasting Board in Des...

More Than $3.1 Million to Iowa Airports WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has awarded two grants totaling $3,146,371 to Iowa airports.   "This funding will help improve safety and service at Iowa's local airports and help provide important economic...

$101,658 to Des Moines from the U.S. Department of Transportation WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded $101,658 to Des Moines.   "These funds should help increase awareness and safety for motorcyclists in Des Moines," Grassley...

Grassley Welcomes Non-profit Hospital Provisions in Chairman’s Health Care Reform Bill M E M O R A N D U M   To:       Reporters and Editors Re:       Non-profit hospitals provision               The chairman's mark of health care...

$31,819 to Burlington from U.S. Department of Justice WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has released a $31,819 grant to Burlington through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.    "These funds will help law enforcement in Burlington increase...