More than $4 Million to Mercy Medical in Cedar Rapids for Disaster Recovery
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids received a $4,057,300 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. The funds will help construct new steam production facilities after the former...
$914,942 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 $914,942 safety belt performance grant to Iowa. These grants are awarded to jurisdictions that actively enforce a primary seat belt...
Grassley Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Simplify, Extend Biodiesel Tax Incentive
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today introduced bipartisan legislation to simplify and extend the tax incentive for domestic biodiesel production. The Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2009 would provide predictability to investors and...
Grassley Casts “No” Vote in Opposition to Sotomayor nomination
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Grassley Casts “No” Vote in Opposition to Sotomayor nomination
DA: Thursday, August 6,...
$233,692 to West Des Moines from HUD
For Immediate Release
Thursday, August 6, 2009
$233,692 to West Des Moines from HUD
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today said that West Des...
More than $1.1 Million to Iowa Department of Public Health and the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded two competitive grants totaling $1,114,393 to the Iowa Department of Public Health and the University of...
$350,321 to Iowa Fire Departments from FEMA
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded five competitive grants totaling $350,321 to Iowa fire departments through the Operations and Safety Program.
"Firefighters put their lives on the line every day...
$29,301 to the Hiawatha Fire Department from FEMA
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a $29,301 competitive grant to the Hiawatha Fire Department through the Fire Prevention and Safety Program.
"Firefighters put their lives on the line every...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Conference Call with Iowa Reporters
GRASSLEY: The Senate's going to start its one-month work period next week. I'll be holding meetings in 20 Iowa counties to hear what Iowans have to say and answer their questions.
In addition, on August 17th I'll have a five-day tour that is the time that I always take for...
$300,000 to Drake University and the University of Iowa from U.S. Department of Education
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded two grants totaling $300,000 to Drake University and the University of Iowa through the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training program.
"These funds will help masters and...
Grassley Fights for Military Members Suffering from PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Iowa Marine Brings Attention to Flaw in Procedures for Returning Military
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is continuing his work to help members of the military who are suffering from PTSD and...
$238,000 to Waterloo for Fire P.A.L.S
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $238,000 competitive grant to the Waterloo Fire Rescue for its Fire PALS...
Nearly $3 Million to Iowa Department of Public Health and the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded two competitive grants totaling $2,909,516 to the Iowa Department of Public Health and the...
$500,000 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 $500,000 grant to Iowa.
"These funds will help improve safety on...
Iowa Senators Introduce Legislation to Designate Borlaug Birthplace and Childhood Home as National Historic Site
WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin have introduced legislation to designate the birthplace and childhood home of Dr. Norman Borlaug as a National Historic...
Nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
Prepared floor statement of Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Mr. President, I’ve come to the floor to discuss the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice. I want to begin by saying that I have a lot of respect for...
Grassley Expresses Concern About Cap-and-trade System’s Impact on Taxpayers
Opening Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley
Finance Committee Hearing
“Climate Change Legislation: Allowance and Revenue Distribution”
August 4, 2009
Today’s hearing deals with the allocation of emissions allowances under a proposed cap and trade tax system intended to...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Agriculture News Conference Call
GRASSLEY: On August the 17th, I'll be hosting my 12th ambassador's tour. This tour gives foreign diplomats stationed in the embassies here in Washington, D.C., the opportunity to get out and experience Iowa for a week.
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Meetings with Iowans in 16 Counties August 24 - 28
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today reminded Iowans that that he will be holding meetings in 16 counties from August 24 - August 28. The visits are part of Grassley's annual meetings in each of Iowa's 99 counties. The Senate will...
$387,645 to the University of Iowa from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the University of Iowa has received a $387,645 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
The University of Iowa will use the money to help pay for a research project titled, "Plasma Turbulence in the...
