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 Darin Svenson with KDEC Radio in Decorah and David Paxton with the Albia Monroe County...
$380,000 to Scott County Housing Council from HUD
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today said that $380,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development was released to Scott County Housing Council through the regular appropriations process.
"These federal funds will help make sure affordable housing is available for Scott County...
$714,000 to the University of Northern Iowa from U.S. Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration has awarded $714,000 to the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.
"These funds will help the Multimodal Facility at UNI use alternative...
$145,832 to the University of Northern Iowa 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 $145,832 grant to the University of Northern Iowa through the...
More Than $3.9 Million to Iowa from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded six competitive grants totaling $3,923,482 to Iowa.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money as shown...
$460,949 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $460,949 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
Iowa State University will use the money to help pay for a project titled, "Soil Sensors and Their Wireless Underground...
Nearly $1.7 Million to Iowa State University and the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded four competitive grants totaling $1,690,172 to Iowa State University and the University of Iowa.
The funds will be distributed as shown...
$98,764 to Denmark Fire Association from FEMA
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a $98,764 competitive grant to the Denmark Fire Association in Denmark through the Operations and Safety Program.
"Firefighters put their lives on the line every...
$231,340 to Iowa State University from the U.S. Department of Commerce
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that Iowa State University has received a competitive grant totaling $231,340 from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology through the Manufacturing Extension Partnership...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Conference Call with Iowa Reporters
GRASSLEY: I just got done questioning FBI Director Mueller. He's testifying before the Judiciary Committee. Today's testimony is one of his semi-annual trips to the Hill for oversight.
I had two...
Grassley follows up with EPA, asks for continued dialogue
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today wrote Environmental Protection Agency officials Gina McCarthy and Margaret Oge following-up on their recent visit to Iowa and asking for continued dialogue as they consider regulations that have a substantial impact on agriculture and biofuels...
Health Care Negotiations
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Health Care Negotiations
Senator Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Finance, released the following statement on health care reform negotiations...
Grassley: 25 Iowa counties designated disaster areas by USDA
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley said today that 25 counties in Iowa have received a disaster designation from Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack due to the severe storms, hail, and flooding that occurred between August 1 and August 9, 2009. Grassley previously urged Secretary...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Agriculture News Conference Call
GRASSLEY: Most of us in the agriculture community are mourning the loss of Dr. Norman Borlaug. It's easy for us to say that Dr. Borlaug is one of the greatest humanitarians who ever lived because of his efforts, you know, to feed the hungry and...
More Than $1.4 Million to Iowa from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded four competitive grants totaling $1,426,423 to Iowa.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money as shown...
$4,535 for Emergency Shelter in Arispe from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a $4,535 grant to the United Methodist Church of Arispe, the town's emergency shelter, through the Community Facility Grant Program.
"These funds will help purchase...
Grassley Honored for Leadership in Agriculture
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today received the Golden Triangle Award from the National Farmers Union. The Golden Triangle Award is the organization's highest award and given to members of Congress who have demonstrated leadership on issues relevant to America's family farmers, ranchers and rural...
$200,000 to Iowa State University from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a $200,000 competitive grant to Iowa State University through the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program.
"These funds will help Iowa State work with people throughout the...
Senator Grassley's Floor Speech Tribute to Dr. Norman Borlaug
Transcript of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley
Tribute to Dr. Norman Borlaug
Delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate
Thank you, Mr. President. I come to the floor today to pay tribute to a fellow Iowan, Dr. Norman Borlaug, a 1970 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. That honor of Dr. Borlaug,...
$926,700 to Iowa State University for Midwest Transportation Consortium
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a grant of $926,700 to the Midwest Transportation Consortium housed at Iowa State University through the University Transportation Centers program.
"Iowa State University has...
