News Releases

  • 09.04.2009

    More Than $1.9 Million to Iowa from U.S. Department of Justice WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awarded a $1,909,000 grant to the Iowa Department of Justice in Des Moines through the fiscal 2009 Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program.   The Iowa...
  • 09.04.2009

    More Than $1.2 Million to Iowa from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded three competitive grants totaling $1,200,400 to Iowa.   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money as shown...
  • 09.03.2009

    $1.3 Million to Iowa from U.S. Department of Justice             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has released a total of $1.3 million to Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge and the Iowa Department of Public...
  • 09.03.2009

    Grassley Welcomes Resolution of Question of SIGTARP’s Independence   M E M O R A N D U M   To:       Reporters and Editors Fr:        Jill Gerber for Sen. Grassley, 202/224-6522 Re:       SIGTARP independence Da:      Thursday,...
  • 09.03.2009

    $350,009 to Palo Senior Citizens Housing from USDA WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a  $350,009 loan to Palo Senior Citizens Housing in Atkins through the Rural Rental Housing Direct Loan Program.    "This money will help Palo Senior Citizens...
  • 09.03.2009

    $983,000 to Guttenberg for Economic Development WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration has awarded a $983,000 grant to Guttenberg.   "These funds should help generate economic growth and new jobs in Guttenberg," Grassley said. "This kind of public-private partnership can...
  • 09.03.2009

    USDA purchasing $30 million in pork for nutrition programs M E M O R A N D U M   To:         Reporters and Editors Re:         USDA purchasing $30 million in pork for nutrition programs               Senator...
  • 09.03.2009

    Comment about EPA administrators visit to Iowa M E M O R A N D U M   To:         Reporters and Editors Re:         Comment about EPA administrators visit to Iowa               Senator Chuck Grassley today...
  • 09.03.2009

    New York Times Article Describing Senators’ Inquiries to Group Purchasing Organizations  Click here to view the individual letters.Letter to AmerinetLetter to MedAssets
  • 09.03.2009

    Transcription of Senator Grassley's Capitol Hill Report       STAFF:  The following is an unrehearsed interview with Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, speaking to you live from Boone.         Participating in today's public affairs program are Janelle Tucker with KMCH Radio in Manchester, and Melissa...
  • 09.02.2009

    Grassley to Host EPA Officials at Area Family Farm WASHINGTON -- Tomorrow, Senator Chuck Grassley will be hosting officials from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Iowa.  Grassley asked the EPA to come to Iowa for a first-hand look at family farming, after learning that the government official who heads the department writing the guidelines...
  • 09.02.2009

    Grassley comment on SEC IG report about the SEC and Madoff   M E M O R A N D U M   TO:      Reporters and Editors RE:      SEC IG report on Madoff   Senator Chuck Grassley today issued a comment regarding a new report of the Inspector General for the Securities and Exchange Commission about...
  • 09.02.2009

    $204,390 to Iowa Falls from the Federal Aviation Administration WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a $204,390 grant to Iowa.   "This funding will help improve the safety and service provided at Iowa Falls Municipal Airport and help provide...
  • 09.02.2009

    $4,827,758 to Iowa from USDA WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded loans and grants totaling $4,827,758 to Iowa through the Rural Energy for America Loan and Grant Program.    "This money will help farms and businesses in rural areas become more energy...
  • 09.02.2009

    $381,000 Released to Orchestra Iowa WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has released $381,000 to Orchestra Iowa, formerly the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra.   "These funds will help Orchestra Iowa teach young Iowans about classical music through various activities and events," Grassley...
  • 09.02.2009

    $777,536 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded three competitive grants totaling $777,536 to Iowa.   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money as shown...
  • 09.02.2009

    $65,840 to Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council for Economic Development             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration has awarded a $65,840 grant to the Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning...
  • 09.02.2009

    $160,000 to the University of Iowa from Department of Energy WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $160,000 grant to the University of Iowa.   "These funds will continue the tradition of great research from the University of Iowa," Grassley said.   The University of Iowa will use the...
  • 09.02.2009

    Grassley Revved Up Over Wasteful Medicare Spending on Power Wheelchairs   WASHINGTON—Senator Chuck Grassley today condemned the wasteful Medicare spending outlined in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General report revealing that Medicare and its beneficiaries paid nearly four times the average paid by suppliers for...
  • 09.01.2009

    $308,331 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $308,331 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    Iowa State University will use the money to help pay for a project titled, "Effects of Cloud and Radiation Processes on...