$232,735 to Iowa Colleges and Universities
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded three competitive grants totaling $232,735 to Allen College in Waterloo, Clarke College in Dubuque, and the University of Iowa in...
Grassley Q & A: Twitter
Q: What is Twitter?
A: Twitter is a free online networking service that lets users send and read short messages. You can follow posts on twitter.com, even if you don't post yourself. Twitter first began as way for people to keep up and stay connected with friends, family and co-workers. As the site became more popular, users...
$277,088 to the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $277,088 competitive grant to the University of Iowa.
The University of Iowa will use the funds from the National Institute of General...
$251,928 to Access for Special Kids Resource Center in Des Moines
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $251,928 grant to Access for Special Kids Resource Center in Des Moines through the Parent Training and Information Center Program.
"These funds will help ensure children with...
Bipartisan Legislation to Secure Back Pay for U.S. Troops Clears Committee
Washington, D.C. – 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 was passed out of the...
Nearly $1.4 Million to Marshalltown Community School District
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $1,390,660 grant to Marshalltown Community School District through the Safe School/Healthy Students Grants Program.
"These funds will help Marshalltown Community School District create an...
Grassley Introduces Bill to Strengthen Job-creating Abilities of Small Businesses
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, late Thursday introduced a bill to strengthen small businesses by lowering their tax burden so they can continue to create 70 percent of all net new jobs, and ideally...
$634,459 to the University of Iowa for Vision Research
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $634,459 competitive grant to the University of Iowa.
The University of Iowa will use the funds from the National...
FINANCE MEMBERS ISSUE STATEMENT ON PROGRESS OF HEALTH REFORM NEGOTIATIONS
Washington, DC– Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and committee members Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Kent Conrad (D-ND), Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) and Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement today...
Grassley asks Amtrak to respond to report describing interference with IG work
WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley has asked Amtrak about the circumstances of the Inspector General's unexpected retirement seven days ago and invited Amtrak to provide information about the interference by Amtrak in the work of the Inspector General described in a...
Grassley works to safeguard rail transit dollars for equipment upgrades where tax shelter corporations may be involved
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is urging House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer to include language in any proposal to give the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority necessary additional funds for maintenance and upgrade of subway...
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 Rhonda Gritton
with KVIK in Decorah and Maureen Olson with the Neola Gazette...
More Than $47 Million to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa will receive grants totaling $47,019,240 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funding comes from the Community Development...
More Than $1.4 Million for Iowa
WASHINGTON—Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration has released $1,442,720 to the Iowa Department of Transportation. These projects were included in the fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations...
Grassley Promotes Early Reading Programs through “Prescribe a Book Act”
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is leading an effort to help children develop the early literacy skills needed before entering school. Grassley, along with Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island, is introducing...
Grassley Comments on the Passing of Ed Thomas
Following is a comment from Senator Chuck Grassley on the death of Aplington-Parkersburg High School football coach Ed Thomas. Grassley lives near New Hartford, approximately 9 miles east of Parkersburg.
"This is a tragic day. In our area of the state, it's hard not to know Coach Thomas. He...
$254,945 Released for Dislocated Workers in Newton
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Labor released $254,945 for dislocated workers in Newton that were affected by the closure of Whirlpool Corporation. The funds are through the National Emergency Grant program.
"This assistance will continue to...
$499,879 to Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded competitive grants totaling $499,879 to Allen College in Waterloo, Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa and to the University of Iowa in Iowa...
More Than $1.2 Million to Iowa City 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 $1,268,277 grant to Iowa...
Grassley seeks information about medical school policies for disclosure of financial ties
WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley has asked 23 medical schools for information about their policies for conflicts of interest and requirements for disclosure of financial relationships between faculty members and the drug industry.
Grassley sent his request...
