News Releases

  • 05.14.2008

    Senate Farm Bill Conference Report Floor Consideration Prepared Floor Statement of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley    This Farm Bill has been a very long process.  Last fall when the Senate Agriculture Committee asked the Senate Finance Committee to help make up the budget shortfall that we faced, the Finance Committee stepped up to the...
  • 05.13.2008

    Grassley: $148,435 to Palmer College of Chiropractic for Chiropractic Research    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $148,435 grant to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport.              Palmer College...
  • 05.13.2008

    Grassley: $110,792 to Iowa State University from U.S. Department of Energy  WASHINGTON— Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Iowa State University will receive $110,792 from the U.S. Department of Energy.             “Iowa State has a history of conducting good research, and these funds will...
  • 05.13.2008

    Grassley: $45,000 to the University of Iowa from U.S. Department of Energy    WASHINGTON— Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the University of Iowa will receive $45,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy.               “These funds will continue the tradition of great research...
  • 05.13.2008

    U.S.-COLOMBIA TRADE AGREEMENT REMARKS AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION Prepared Remarks of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Good afternoon. I'm glad to be here to discuss the merits of the U.S.-Colombia trade promotion agreement.   It's an appropriate day to hold this event. Saturday marked the one-year anniversary of the May 10th bipartisan trade deal...
  • 05.13.2008

    Strategic Petroleum Reserve    M E M O R A N D U M   TO:      Reporters and Editors RE:       Senate votes to DA:      Tuesday, May 13, 2008   Senator Chuck Grassley today made the following comment after the Senate voted to temporarily stop filling the...
  • 05.12.2008

    Grassley: $187,500 to Iowa for Deafness and Communication Disorders Research    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $187,500 grant to the University of Iowa.               The Universityof Iowa will use the...
  • 05.12.2008

    Grassley: $984,000 to Iowa Central Community College from U.S. Department of Energy    WASHINGTON— Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Iowa Central Community College will receive $984,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy.               “This will fill an important need as the...
  • 05.12.2008

    Grassley Announces Availability of Homeland Security Grants    WASHINGTON-Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the Department of Homeland Security released grant guidance and application materials for the 2008 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program. Applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, May 27,...
  • 05.12.2008

    Grassley: $92,913 to Indian Hills Community College    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $92,913 grant to Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa.               The fund will help provide scholarships for...
  • 05.12.2008

    Grassley Announces Availability of Community Law Enforcement Grants      WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is providing community policing grants, training, publications, best practices, and technical assistance to state, local,...
  • 05.12.2008

    Grassley: $149,998 to Drake University from U.S. Department of Education    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $149,998 grant to Drake University, School of Education. The grant is funded by the Department of Education, Rehabilitation Long-Term Training – Rehabilitation...
  • 05.09.2008

    Grassley Q&A: Student Loans    Q: How has the credit crunch affected student loans? A: Turmoil in the financial markets that started with the bursting of the home mortgage bubble has affected other types of loans. There have been reports of lenders across the country leaving the student loan business altogether, leading some to worry that...
  • 05.09.2008

    Grassley: Nearly $7.8 million to Iowa Department of Transportation from the U.S. Department of Transportation    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation is giving $7,799,200 to the Iowa Department of Transportation.             ...
  • 05.08.2008

    Grassley: $310,594 in Grants to Iowa for AmeriCorps Projects    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the Corporation for National and Community Service has awarded two grants totaling $310,594 to Iowa for AmeriCorps programs. The Corporation for National and Community Service provides federal grants, volunteers, training, and...
  • 05.08.2008

    Grassley: Ethanol has Unfairly become Punching Bag for High Food/Energy Rhetoric    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is again leading efforts to ensure the United States continues to develop and use ethanol and other biofuels.  Grassley today sent a letter with several colleagues to voice strong opposition to any request to partially or...
  • 05.08.2008

    Grassley: Nearly $4 million in Loans and Grants to Xenia Rural Water District from USDA    WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a $2,893,000 loan and $993,000 grant to Xenia Rural Water District in Bouton through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and...
  • 05.08.2008

    GRASSLEY REITERATES REFORMS IN FARM BILL Iowa Senator Lists Top 10   WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said there are important reforms included in the 2008 farm bill conference report that will come before the House and Senate next week.    “The Senate and House conferees have put together a good faith attempt at reform.  I...
  • 05.08.2008

    Grassley: $160,000 to Ames from the U.S. Department of Transportation    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a grant of $160,000 to Ames .              “This grant will benefit the residents of Ames and help provide...
  • 05.07.2008

    Grassley: $500,000 for Workforce Development from U.S. Department of Labor    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Labor awarded two grants totaling $500,000 for workforce development through Workforce Investment Act National Emergency grant funds.  “These funds will help improve workforce development...