More Than $1 Million to University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded three competitive grants totaling $1,151,011 to the University of Iowa.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money as shown below.
• $203,134 from...
Grassley: 160,557 Iowa Families, Individuals to be Caught in AMT if Democratic Leaders Fail to Enact Patch
Senator Chuck Grassley: Remarks on Lack of Current Year Alternative Minimum Tax (“AMT”) Patch and Impact on Taxpayers
Delivered June 15, 2010
Last week, I discussed the unfinished tax legislative business. I used this chart. The...
TV ad by Americans United for Change
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
FR: Jill Kozeny, 202-224-1308
for Senator Chuck Grassley
RE: TV ad by Americans United for Change
DA: Tuesday, June 15,...
$246,826 to Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $246,826 grant for the Iowa Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program.
The Iowa Governors Office of Drug Control Policy will use the funds to develop and implement substance abuse treatment...
“Grandfathering” rules for health care law
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To: Reporters and Editors
Re: “Grandfathering” rules for health care law
Da: Monday, June 14, 2010
Today the Obama Administration issued new rules that govern whether individual and employer-sponsored health insurance plans can remain exempt – or “grandfathered” -- from the new...
$383,023 to Iowa from 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 $383,023 to Iowa State University and the Iowa Department of Elder Affairs.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will...
Q & A: Currency Manipulation
Q. What is currency manipulation?
A. Currency manipulation is when a government intervenes in the market to artificially maintain the value of its currency. A government that does this can make its exports cost less in foreign markets, and make imports cost more in its home market. The result...
More Than $3 Million to Waverly from Commerce Department
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has awarded a $3,167,923 grant to Waverly.
Waverly will use the funds to replace an existing concrete dam with an inflatable rubber dam.
The dam can be adjusted to...
$106,582 to the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today said that the University of Iowa will receive a $106,582 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
The University of Iowa will use the money to study polymorphism as a buffer against climate fluctuations.
Each year, thousands of local Iowa organizations,...
Grassley Looking for Information on Detained Illegal Immigrants Gaining Access to Taxpayer Funded Entertainment, Internet
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today asked for additional information from the federal agency that detains illegal immigrants about its plans to provide those who it has detained on immigration charges with access to free email and...
Private Foundation Excise Tax
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Finance Committee, is asking for data to gauge how a proposed change to private foundation excise taxes would affect foundation pay-out rates. Grassley said Congress should have such information at hand before voting on the tax change.
Private...
EPA Resolution Fails in Senate
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TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: EPA Resolution Fails in Senate
DA: June 10, 2010
Senator Chuck Grassley issued the following comment after the Senate failed to...
$736,759 to University of Iowa from Department of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $736,759 competitive grant to the University of Iowa.
The University of Iowa will use the funds to conduct research on oral diseases and disorders.
Each...
Workers in Webster City Eligible for Assistance
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today noted that workers from Tasler, Incorporated, including on-site leased workers of Spherion Staffing, are eligible to apply for benefits under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program.
“This assistance will help provide workers with new skills and training so they can get...
Over $1 Million to Iowa Airports
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded nine grants totaling $1,862,491 to Iowa airports.
“This funding is to increase the safety and efficiency of these airports, as well as help provide important economic development...
China's Currency Manipulation
Today’s hearing provides an opportunity for the Committee to engage Secretary Geithner on the outcome of last month’s Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Beijing.
I have serious concerns about the direction that China’s government is taking with respect to its economic and trade policies.
I want to hear from the...
$200,000 to Loras College
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded $200,000 in congressionally directed spending to Loras College.
Loras College will use the funds to purchase educational science equipment.
“Loras College students should benefit from the opportunities this funding...
$165,000 to Iowa Valley Community College
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded $165,000 in congressionally directed spending to Iowa Valley Community College.
Iowa Valley Community College will use the funds to purchase equipment designed to improve health occupation...
$150,000 to Creodyne, LLC from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Creodyne, LLC in Ames has received a $150,000 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
Creodyne, LLC will use the money to fund the project, “SBIR Phase I: Electricity from Biometric Grass.”
The grant program...
$350,000 to Ames from Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration has awarded $350,000 to the Ames Transit Agency.
Ames will use the funds to design the Ames Intermodal Facility. The Intermodal
Facility will link public and private...
