$371,438 to Iowa for Land and Water Conservation
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley announced today that the National Park Service has awarded three competitive matching grants totaling $371,438 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources through the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will use the funds as shown...
Grassley: Senate Majority Shifts Views on Expiring Tax Relief for “Fat Cats”; Small Businesses Need Right Policies for Job Creation
Floor Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley
Delivered Monday, March 1, 2010
Today the Senate starts debate on expiring tax and health provisions. They are known around here as “extenders.” I’d like to make a couple of...
$225,405 to the University of Iowa from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today said that the University of Iowa has received a $225,405 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
The University of Iowa will use the money to help pay for a GC-TOF Mass Spectrometer capable of carrying out experiments with...
$375,000 to the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $375,000 competitive grant to the University of Iowa.
The University of Iowa will use the money from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for an allergy, immunology and transplantation...
Impact of National Debt
Politicians don’t need to be mind readers these days to keep tabs on the public pulse. While the U.S. economy inches towards recovery, millions of unemployed workers still search for jobs, households cut back on spending, dip into savings or fall deeper into debt and homeowners watch home prices waver. A measurement of consumer...
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 Cedar Rapids.
Participating in today's public affairs program are Rhonda Gritton with KVIK Radio in Decorah and Gabe Licht with the Spencer Daily Reporter in...
Workers at Ductsox Corporation in Dubuque Eligible for Assistance
WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today said that workers from Ductsox Corporation in Dubuque are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance.
“This assistance will help provide workers with new skills and training so they can get back on their feet and compete for new jobs in the future,”...
Grassley, Judiciary Republicans Press for Answers from Holder After Being Snubbed in Response to Previous Letter on Justice Department Lawyers Working on Gitmo Detainee Policy
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley is leading Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans today in sending a second letter to Attorney General Eric Holder asking for answers to their...
Grassley Q&A: Credit Card Changes
Q: How will the recent changes to credit card company practices affect college students?
A: I worked in the U.S. Senate to help pass the Consumer Credit Act, which became law on May 19, 2009. Specifically, an amendment I proposed was included to help curb some of the behind-the-scenes practices credit...
Grassley Offers Internships to Iowa College Students, New Graduates
WASHINGTON — Chuck Grassley today encouraged young Iowans interested in government to apply for summer internships in his Washington, D.C. and Iowa district offices. The two six-week summer sessions are from May 24 to...
Comment from Senator Grassley After the White House Health Care Reform Summit
“Going forward, I don't know how Democratic congressional leaders make any progress toward a bipartisan bill when they’re wedded to the plan the President put out this week, which is basically the same as the bills passed last year by the House and Senate. The grassroots...
Disaster Aid to Iowa after Severe Winter Snowstorm
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said President Barack Obama declared a major disaster declaration for Iowa, triggering the release of FEMA funds to help Iowa recover from the severe winter storm and snowstorm that occurred on December 23 - 27. Additional designations may be made at a later...
Nearly $2.4 Million 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 four competitive grants and cooperative agreements totaling $2,384,643 to the University of Iowa and Vida Diagnostics in Iowa City.
The U.S. Department of Health and...
Grassley Questions President’s Request for a Half Billion in Taxpayer Dollars to House and Try Gitmo Detainees in U.S.
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today continued questioning the Obama administration’s decisions to bring the Guantanamo terrorist detainees to the United States to house and potentially try in civilian courts.
In a letter to President...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Conference Call with Iowa Reporters
GRASSLEY: The Justice Department has come under a lot of heat lately because of their decision to hold civilian trials for five Al Qaida terrorists. These are the terrorists that plotted and planned the 9/11 attacks.
This has been largely unpopular...
Leahy, Grassley Introduce Bill To Address Emerging Local Drug Issues
WASHINGTON (Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010) – Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) Wednesday introduced legislation to authorize a program to help communities address major local drug crises and emerging drug issues. The Drug Free Communities Enhancement Act will...
Nearly $15.7 Million to Cedar Rapids 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 $15,655,614.44 to Cedar Rapids through the Public Assistance Grant program as the state continues its recovery from severe flooding...
Grassley Asks Goldman Sachs About Underwriting Fees for Build America Bonds
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today asked Goldman Sachs whether it would collect double-digit underwriting fees for participating in a newly expanded Build America Bonds program, as included in the “jobs” bill promoted by the Senate...
More Than $4.6 Million Loan to the Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company in Dysart
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a $4,652,000 conditional commitment for a loan to the Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company in Dysart through the Telecommunications Loan...
Grassley asks Wellmark for information about rate increase
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is asking Wellmark for information about its plan to increase health insurance rates.
In a letter sent today, Grassley requested an accounting of the factors considered, including any independent actuarial analysis, data about reserves, and documentation of the...
