Grassley Urges FEMA to Grant Federal Assistance After Widespread Flooding
WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley today sent a letter to the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, David Paulison, asking for prompt consideration of any additional requests by the State of Iowa...
Failure to invoke cloture on House tax extenders bill
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the following statement on the Senate's defeat of a motion to proceed to the House tax extenders bill. The vote was 50 to 44 on the motion to invoke cloture on the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008, H.R. 6049, and the...
Cleaning up Parkersburg
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s debris staging sight near the Parkersburg water tower will remain open until the city begins curbside debris removal.
“I saw firsthand the people of Parkersburg’s...
Supreme Court Ruling today
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Supreme Court Ruling today
DA: Monday, June 9, 2008
Senator Chuck Grassley today released the following comment after the Supreme Court ruled on the case, Allison...
Flooding in Iowa
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TO: Reporters and editors
TO: Reporters and editors
RE: Flooding in Iowa
DA: Monday, June 9, 2008
Senator Chuck Grassley today released the following statement after rain continued to pound much of Iowa. Grassley’s hometown of New Hartford was evacuated last night.
"Iowans continue to show their resilience as...
Grassley: Over $9 million to the Iowa Department of Human Services from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have awarded a $9,237,500 grant to the Iowa Department...
Grassley: National Emergency Grant Needed after Iowa Tornado
WASHINGTON– Senator Chuck Grassley, along with Senator Tom Harkin and Congressman Bruce Braley, sent a letter to Department of Labor Secretary Elaine Chao asking for quick consideration of Iowa’s request for a National Emergency Grant...
Grassley: Nearly $2 million to Iowa from the Federal Highway Administration
WASHINGTON– Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the Federal Highway Administration has awarded grants to two Iowacounties totaling $1,856,496.
“These funds will provide greater safety on Iowa’s highways,” Grassley said.
The Federal Highway Administration has...
GRASSLEY URGES TORNADO VICTIMS TO VISIT DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS
NEW HARTFORD- Senator Chuck Grassley today urged victims of the recent Northeast Iowa tornadoes to visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Centers open in New Hartford, Parkersburg and...
Grassley Q & A: Digital Television
Q: What is Digital Television?
A: Digital Television (DTV) is a new type of broadcasting technology that enables television stations to provide clearer pictures and better sound quality than can currently be provided in over-the-air or analog signals. DTV is able to offer television stations the...
Hope and Heroes Among the Hurt
Floor Statement of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
F-5 Tornado Slams Northeast Iowa on May 25, 2008
Hope and Heroes Among the Hurt
To view the speech in its entirety click http://www.criticalmention.com/report/5032x23698.htm
Mr. President, today I want to pay tribute to the victims of the devastating...
Grassley Offers Internships to Iowa College Students, New Graduates
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today encouraged young Iowans interested in government to apply for fall internships in his Washington , D.C. and Iowa District offices. The fall internship program begins on...
Grassley questions participation of national organizations in ethanol smear campaign
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today made clear his disappointment in the decision of the National Retail Federation and National Restaurant Association to participate in an ethanol smear...
Grassley: $100,000 to Iowa in loans and grants from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Development has awarded a guaranteed loan of $85,000 and a grant of $15,000 to the Project Restore Foundation in Stuart through the Community Facility Guaranteed Loan...
Grassley: $76,468 to Graceland College from Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $76,468 grant to Graceland College in Lamoni.
GracelandCollege will use the grant funds to help pay for a project titled “Advanced Education Nursing...
Grassley Works to Give Employers Better Tool to Verify Work Eligibility of Employees
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today introduced legislation to reauthorize the E-Verify program, formerly the Basic Pilot program, a web-based tool that allows employers to verify the work...
ETHANOL STATEMENTS AT U.N. FOOD CONFERENCE
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance and a senior member of the Agriculture Committee, today made the following comment on statements regarding U.S. ethanol policy at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization conference on climate change, bioenergy and food in...
$196,980 Released to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is releasing $196,980 to Homeward Inc., in Clarion.
The money comes from the Economic Development Initiative Special...
Grassley: $520,000 to the University of Iowa from the Administration on Development Disabilities
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Administration on Development Disabilities has awarded a $520,000 grant to the University of...
Grassley: More Assistance Needed for Livestock Producers
WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley today wrote Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer urging him to increase funding for the promotion of pork and beef export markets.
Grassley asked for increased funding for the Market Access...
