News Releases

  • 09.10.2009

    Nearly $3.8 Million to Iowa from U.S. Department of Justice WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awarded a $3,777,510 grant to the Iowa Department of Justice in Des Moines through the fiscal 2009 Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program.   The Iowa...
  • 09.10.2009

    $952,884 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $952,884 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    Iowa State University will use the money to help pay for a project titled, "CDI-Type II: Dimensionality –Reduction and...
  • 09.09.2009

    Nearly $2.4 Million to Iowa from HUD WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa will receive grants totaling $2,377,626 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funding comes from the Community Development Block Grants program and the HOME program.   "These funds will help provide decent, safe housing options for Iowans...
  • 09.09.2009

    Transcript of Senator Grassley's News Conference Call with Iowa Reporters       GRASSLEY:  Hello, everybody.          In advance of what the president might say tonight, and particularly what he might say on health care -- and, by the way, I do look forward to hearing what he has to say -- and...
  • 09.09.2009

    Grassley comment on President Obama's Address to Congress              Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance, issued this comment about the President’s address to a Joint Session of Congress regarding health care reform.   “There’s support across the political...
  • 09.09.2009

    $476,000 to Indian Hills Community College WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has released $476,000 to Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. The funds were awarded through the fiscal 2009 appropriations process.   "The biofuels industry has tremendous potential for Iowa," Grassley said. "These...
  • 09.09.2009

    Grassley Comment on Health Care Debate in Advance of President’s Address to Congress   M E M O R A N D U M   TO:      Reporters and Editors FR:      Jill Kozeny, 202-224-1308             for U.S. Senator Chuck...
  • 09.08.2009

    Transcription of Senator Grassley's Agriculture News Conference       GRASSLEY:  As Congress returns from the summer break, committees and senators are gearing up for another stretch of legislative work probably going till near Christmas except for time off for Thanksgiving.         This week, the...
  • 09.08.2009

    $630,999 to Iowa Universities from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the National Science Foundation has awarded two competitive grants totaling $630,999 to Iowa State University and the University of Iowa.    The National Science Foundation will distribute the funds as shown...
  • 09.08.2009

    $350,000 to Boys and Girls Home Residential Treatment Centers in Sioux City             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has released $350,000 to the Boys and Girls Home Residential Treatment Centers in Sioux...
  • 09.08.2009

    $139,650 to Iowa from FEMA WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a total of $139,650 to Iowa through the Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program.   "These funds will help provide emergency personnel with proper tools to help keep their...
  • 09.08.2009

    More Than $9.6 Million to Iowa for Disaster Recovery WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has awarded funds totaling $9,637,508.44 to Iowa as the state continues its recovery from severe storms, tornadoes, heavy rain and flooding in 2008.   "Iowans...
  • 09.04.2009

    Grassley Q & A: Constitution Day Q: What is Constitution Day? A:  On September 17, 1787, the Constitutional Convention signed the newly written Constitution of the United States of America.  The anniversary of that momentous event is an opportunity to reflect on the principles our country is founded on and what it means to be an...
  • 09.04.2009

    $602,093 to Iowa Universities from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the National Science Foundation has awarded two competitive grants totaling $602,093 to Iowa State University and the University of Iowa.    The National Science Foundation will distribute the funds as shown...
  • 09.04.2009

    More Than $1.9 Million to Iowa from U.S. Department of Justice WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awarded a $1,909,000 grant to the Iowa Department of Justice in Des Moines through the fiscal 2009 Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program.   The Iowa...
  • 09.04.2009

    More Than $1.2 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 three competitive grants totaling $1,200,400 to Iowa.   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money as shown...
  • 09.03.2009

    $1.3 Million to Iowa 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 total of $1.3 million to Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge and the Iowa Department of Public...
  • 09.03.2009

    Grassley Welcomes Resolution of Question of SIGTARP’s Independence   M E M O R A N D U M   To:       Reporters and Editors Fr:        Jill Gerber for Sen. Grassley, 202/224-6522 Re:       SIGTARP independence Da:      Thursday,...
  • 09.03.2009

    $350,009 to Palo Senior Citizens Housing from USDA WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a  $350,009 loan to Palo Senior Citizens Housing in Atkins through the Rural Rental Housing Direct Loan Program.    "This money will help Palo Senior Citizens...
  • 09.03.2009

    $983,000 to Guttenberg for Economic Development WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration has awarded a $983,000 grant to Guttenberg.   "These funds should help generate economic growth and new jobs in Guttenberg," Grassley said. "This kind of public-private partnership can...