Grassley-Authored Legislation Helps Justice Department Recover Nearly $2 Billion
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department announced today that another $2 billion has been recovered this year for the U.S. Treasury thanks to whistleblower legislation sponsored in 1986 by Senator Chuck Grassley. The total amount recovered through the False Claims Act since...
Committee analysis of Senator Reid’s health care reform bill
The Ranking Member staffs of the Finance and HELP committees released this summary of the health care bill proposed last night by Majority Leader Reid.
Grassley continues effort for transparency about drug company money
WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley has asked leading medical schools to describe their policies on ghostwriting as part of his continuing effort to shed light on financial ties between the pharmaceutical industry and medical professionals.
“I’m interested in transparency, and academic...
Grassley sponsors bill to shut down bailout program
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today joined other senators in introducing a bill to end the TARP program at the end of the year.
Under current law, the Treasury Secretary has the power to extend the Troubled Assets Relief Program though October 3, 2010. The newly introduced bill would revoke...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Agriculture News Conference Call
GRASSLEY: Yesterday, we had the Department of Agriculture releasing some new information that an increased number of Americans struggle to actually put food on the table and have plenty to eat. The economic conditions across the country have led to dire circumstances for...
$426,442 to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded a $426,442 formula grant to Iowa through the State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program.
“This money will help improve safety on Iowa...
Grassley Q & A: Thanksgiving
Q: When did Thanksgiving become a federal holiday?
A: Congress approved Thanksgiving as a federal holiday in 1870. It was one of the first five federal holidays. Until 1941, each year the President declared which Thursday Thanksgiving would fall on, usually choosing the last Thursday of the...
Grassley: Rushed Stimulus Package Leaves Taxpayers Facing Problems With Making Work Pay Tax Credit
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and Editors
Fr: Jill Gerber for Sen. Grassley, 202/224-6522
Re: Report on Making Work Pay Credit
Da: Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the...
Grassley introduces bill to fight Medicare payment fraud
WASHINGTON – Working to protect taxpayers and Medicare beneficiaries, Senator Chuck Grassley today introduced legislation to get at a major factor in Medicare fraud by giving the federal government more time to pay Medicare providers when waste, fraud and abuse is...
Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Guidance and Applications Released
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency released grant guidance and application materials for the 2009 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program.
The application period opens...
Grassley Q & A: Violence Against Women
Q: What is the Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault Act? A: In November, I introduced -- along with Senators Al Franken of Minnesota, Orrin Hatch of Utah, and Dianne Feinstein of California – this bill to help reduce the national backlog of thousands of untested rape kits that are currently in police storage....
Ag Competition Worshops in Iowa
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TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Competition workshops announced
Senator Chuck Grassley released the following statement after the U.S. Departments of Justice and Agriculture announced the dates for a series of public workshops to discuss...
$104,593 to Iowa Hospitals from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a $104,593 competitive grant to Gunderson Clinic in La Crosse, Wisconsin, which is partnering with hospitals in Allamakee and Fayette counties, through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine...
Grassley Works to Ensure Propane Availability for Consumers
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today expressed concern about apparent shortages of propane just as the weather is turning cold and farmers are in high gear working to get crops out of the fields.
Grassley sent a letter to the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission asking that the...
Grassley holds Treasury Department accountable for safeguarding tax dollars in bailouts
WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley has asked Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner to account for the Treasury Department not implementing numerous recommendations to safeguard tax dollars dedicated to the TALF program, a federal program designed to ensure access to credit...
Grassley Welcomes U.S. Involvement in Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations, Urges Implementation of Pending Trade Agreements to Increase U.S. Jobs, Growth
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TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement
DA: Friday,...
More Than $1 Million to Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools 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 $1,090,394 to the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District through the Hazard Mitigation Grant program as it continues...
Taxes go up in pending health care legislation
The federal government has put taxpayers on the hook this year for hundreds of billions of dollars to stimulate the economy and pump up the banking sector and auto industry. The out-of-control spending has mortgaged the future with historic debt and diminished present-day opportunities for economic...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Capitol Hill Report
OPERATOR: The following is an unrehearsed interview with Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley speaking to you live from Des Moines.
Participating in today's public affairs program are Joel Herman with KAYL Radio in Storm Lake and Ken Black with the Marshalltown Times-Republican in...
$737,151 to Iowa Hospitals from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded grants totaling $737,151 to Iowa hospitals through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program.
“This money will help purchase technology to increase efficiency at rural hospitals while...
