$717,000 to the University of Iowa from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the University of Iowa has received a $717,000 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
The University of Iowa will use the money to help pay for a research project titled, "Strongly-Coupled Dusty...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Agriculture News Conference Call
GRASSLEY: Today, I'm sending a letter to secretary of state and the U.S. trade representative clarifying the president's position on the ethanol tariff. I want an answer from the administration before the Senate votes on the nomination of Thomas...
Nearly $3.7 Million to Iowa for Head Start Projects
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded two grants totaling $3,693,105 to Iowa to help fund Head Start...
Grassley Q & A: Government Oversight
Q: Why is performing government oversight so important?
A: As a U.S. Senator, I work to make sure that laws are written in the best interest of Iowans and the entire country. The executive branch carries out those laws, and Congress has a duty to conduct oversight of how those laws are executed. It's my strong...
$714,000 Released to Loess Hills Area Education Agency 13
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has released $714,000 in congressionally directed funds to Loess Hills Area Education Agency 13 in Council Bluffs. Congress appropriated the funds through the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act.
"These...
More Than $1.5 Million to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received three competitive grants totaling $1,567,213 from the National Science Foundation.
Iowa State University will use the money as shown...
Sonia Sotomayor nomination
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TO: Reporters and Editors
FR: Beth Levine, for Senator Grassley
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RE: Sonia Sotomayor nomination
DA: July...
Workers in Eldora Eligible for Assistance
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that workers in Eldora are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance.
“This assistance will help provide training and new skills to the former workers at Dodger Industries so they can get back on their feet and compete for new jobs in the future,”...
Robin Hood Rx Robs Small Business
Many town meetings I've held this year have turned into standing-room-only sessions. Such active citizen participation would make the Founders proud of America's 233-year-old revolutionary "experiment." That is, the government works for the people; the people don't work for the government.
Thanks to Iowa's presidential...
Meetings with Iowans in Four Counties on August 12
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that he will be holding meetings in four counties on August 12. The visits are part of Grassley's annual meetings in each of Iowa's 99 counties. The Senate will not be in...
Grassley, Colleagues Make Push for Higher Ethanol Blends
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley, along with several colleagues, today urged Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson to approve higher percentages of ethanol blended gasoline for use in non-flex fuel...
Back Pay for Iowa National Guard Members Included in Senate Passed Legislation
WASHINGTON–Legislation that would ensure that U.S. service members receive all of the pay earned while serving in combat was included in the Defense Department authorization bill that passed the Senate late last night. Senator Chuck Grassley was the lead co-sponsor of the...
Grassley: GAO Report on TARP Home Assistance Program Raises Serious Concerns
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To: Reporters and Editors
Re: GAO report on TARP home mortgage program
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released its sixth report on the Troubled Asset Relief Program...
More Than $25.5 Million to Cedar Rapids 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 funds totaling $25,583,208.84 to Iowa as the state continues to recover from...
$45,953 to the Siouxland Community Health Center
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $45,953 competitive grant to the Siouxland Community Health Center.
"Community health centers are important because they...
Grassley continues efforts to ensure military families, overseas civilians have greater opportunities to vote
WASHINGTON -- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that legislation he has cosponsored that would ensure members of the military and overseas voters are aware of their...
Grassley wants answers from FEMA about “miscommunication” that could delay aid for Iowa disaster communities
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate after learning that Iowa communities were incorrectly informed as to the cost-benefit analysis methodology that should be...
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 Washington. Participating in today's public affairs program are Scott Jackson with KMCD Radio in Fairfield and Randy Cauthron with the Spencer Daily Reporter in Spencer. The first question will...
Grassley Continues to Press Treasury on TARP Oversight, AIG Payments
WASHINGTON– Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, is seeking assurances from the Treasury Department that oversight of the $700 billion financial bailout program is as strong as possible. Grassley asked for answers from a key Treasury nominee before the...
Grassley works to give National Guard a greater voice at the Pentagon
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said the contributions of the National Guard in providing security for the United States clearly shows that the Guard needs and deserves a greater voice in decisions made by the...
