Ethanol Fact vs. Fiction
By U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
A debate questioning the merits of renewable biofuels is sweeping across the country as Americans spend more and more of their weekly budgets on gas and groceries. Some are blurring facts with fiction as they try to portray corn-based ethanol as the culprit.
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Grassley: $6,262,320 to Iowa from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded grants and loans totaling $6,262,320 to Iowa through the Community Facility Grant program and the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant.
“These funds will help rural...
Grassley: $149,520 to the University of Northern Iowa for Head Start Research
WASHINGTON– Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $149,520 grant to the University of Northern Iowa.
The Universityof Northern Iowa...
Grassley: $1.3 million to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Iowa State University has received a grant of $1.3 million from the National Science Foundation.
“Iowa State has a history of doing excellent research,” Grassley said. “These funds will allow...
Grassley: $834,000 in Grants and Loans to Avoca from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a $355,000 grant and $479,000 loan to Regional Water in Avoca through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program.
The funds will be used to...
Grassley: $110,000 grant and $33,000 loan to Eastern Iowa Regional Utility Services System from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a $110,000 grant and a $33,000 loan to Eastern Iowa Regional Utility Services System in
Dubuque through the Water...
SENATOR GRASSLEY REACTS TO GOVERNOR PERRY’S ETHANOL WAIVER REQUEST
Senator Chuck Grassley today made the following statement after Texas Governor Rick Perry requested the Environmental Protection Agency to waive the renewable fuels standard.
“The ethanol industry has taken an unfair amount of criticism for the rise in food prices. In fact, an...
Grassley: $285,000 to Iowa for Cancer Biology Research
WASHINGTON– Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services, National Cancer Institute has awarded a $285,000 grant to the University of Iowa.
The Universityof Iowa will use...
Grassley: $45,390 to University of Iowa from U.S. Department of Education
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $45,390 grant to the University of Iowa, Graduate College Office of the Provost. The grants are funded by the Department of Education, Fulbright-Hays Doctoral...
Grassley Q&A: Housing Foreclosures
Q: What should I do if I’m facing foreclosure on my home?
A: Buying a home is a rewarding, yet scary venture for many individuals. Whether living in the city or on a farm, figuring out how to afford a mortgage payment never escapes one’s mind. Right now, many people are going through...
Grassley: $41,250 to Central Decatur Community School District from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a $41,250 grant to Central Decatur Community School District in Leon through the Community Facility Grant program.
The funds will be...
Inspector General Reform Act Clears Senate
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Inspector General Reform Act Clears Senate
DA: April 23, 2008
Senator Chuck Grassley released the following statement after the Inspector...
Grassley: $225,000 to Iowa for Drug Abuse and Addiction Research
WASHINGTON– Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services, National Cancer Institute has awarded a $225,000 grant to the University of Iowa.
The Universityof Iowa...
Grassley: $4,275 to Muscatine Fire Department
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration has awarded a $4,275 grant to Muscatine Fire Department in Muscatine . The funds are through the Assistance to...
Grassley: $7,247,426 to 14 Iowa airports from U.S. Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grants to 14 Iowa airports.
“These grants will...
Grassley: $50,000 to Kid Zone Daycare, Inc. in Guthrie Center from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a $50,000 grant to Kid Zone Daycare, Inc. in Guthrie Center through the Community Facility Grant program.
The funds will be used to...
Grassley, Collins: Fraud Assessment of H-1B Program Long Overdue
WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley and Susan Collins today sent a letter to the Acting Director of the Citizenship and Immigration Services, Jock Scharfen, to reiterate the need for completion of a fraud assessment of the H-1B visa program.
“For years I’ve...
Grassley: West Point offers appointment to Davenport student
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Lauren Elizabeth Lybbert of Davenport has been selected to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. She is a student at Davenport Assumption High School, and is the daughter of Bradly and Elizabeth...
Reform Provisions in Senate Agriculture Tax Package
M E M O R AN D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Reform Provisions in Senate Agriculture Tax Package
DA: April 21, 2008
For your information, below is additional information regarding...
SOUTH KOREA AND U.S. BEEF
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction over international trade, made the following comment in response to today’s announcement that South Korea will reopen its market to all imports of U.S. beef products.
"I’m pleased that South Korea has agreed to reopen its market to U.S....
