Workers in Murray Eligible for Assistance
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that workers in Murray are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance.
"This assistance will help provide training and new skills to the workers at Group Dekko so they can get back on their feet and compete for new jobs in the future," Grassley...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Agriculture News Conference
GRASSLEY: Late yesterday, I received word that officials from
EPA, that they accepted my invitation to travel to Iowa. Both Regina
McCarthy and Margo Oge will be coming to Iowa on September 3rd. I
appreciate the administration's willingness to visit...
Grassley Welcomes U.S. Case on Chinese Export Restraints
To: Reporters and Editors
Fr: Jill Gerber for Sen. Grassley, 202/224-6522
Re: U.S. pursuit of case on Chinese export restraints
Da: ...
$575,000 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Iowa State University has received two competitive grants totaling $575,000 from the National Science Foundation.
Iowa State University will use the money as shown...
Grassley: Iowa Projects Funded in Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today said that several projects for Iowa have been included in the subcommittee appropriations bill for the Interior and related agencies. The full committee is expected to consider the bill yet...
$66,505 to the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $66,505 competitive grant to the University of Iowa.
The University of Iowa will use the funds from the National Institute of...
Grassley Works to Require Federal Government Contractors to Use Employer Verification System
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has introduced an amendment that would require any entity that enters into a contract with the federal government to participate in the E-verify...
Meetings with Iowans in 12 Counties During July 4th Congressional Recess
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today reminded Iowans that that he will be holding meetings in 12 counties from June 30 - July 3. The visits are part of Grassley's annual meetings in each of Iowa's 99...
$103,645 in Loan Guarantees and Grants to Iowa
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a loan guarantee of $60,750 and three grants totaling $42,895 to Iowa through the Community Facility Guaranteed Loan and Grant...
Grassley Works to Ensure Military Families have Opportunity to Vote
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is continuing his efforts to ensure that military families are provided every opportunity to vote. Grassley is a co-sponsor of legislation that would give troops and their...
Grassley seeks information about possible interference with work of Amtrak IG
WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley has asked the Office of the Inspector General for Amtrak to follow through on the agreement made by the Inspector General who retired yesterday to provide information about interference by Amtrak in the oversight work of the Inspector...
More Than $2.7 Million for Iowa
WASHINGTON—Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration has awarded seven grants totaling $2,711,920 to the Iowa Department of...
Grassley Q & A: Fourth of July
Q: Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July?
A: On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress issued a Declaration of Independence to King George III in order to rid the American colonies of tyranny and forge a new nation in which each citizen's natural rights are protected based on the self-evident truth that "all Men are...
$372,000 to the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $372,000 competitive grant to the University of Iowa.
The University of Iowa will use the funds from the National Institute of...
Grassley Continues Work to Clear Up Financial Mess at Defense Department
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ), Dr. Tom Coburn (R-OK), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today introduced legislation setting firm deadlines for the Department of Defense to undergo a complete audit of its financial statements.
Senators...
Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Teen Drug Use; Help Consumers Safely, Responsibly Dispose of Prescription Drugs
Today, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Charles Grassley (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation with Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), to crackdown on the abuse of prescription drugs by teens and to provide patients with a safe and...
Grassley works to end turf-fighting among law enforcement
Senator Chuck Grassley today released the following statement after the Drug Enforcement Administration and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement said the two agencies had completed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining several...
Grassley seeks independence for watchdog over International Trade Commission
WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley has asked the International Trade Commission to account for its reported interference in the work of the Inspector General for the Commission, as well as the limited-term status...
Grassley works to empower Special Inspector General for TARP to conduct
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Grassley letter to Geithner regarding the SIGTARP
Senator Chuck Grassley issued the comment below about his letter to the Treasury Secretary asking for an...
Grassley Expresses Disappointment Over Stalled Trade Agenda
SENATOR CHUCK GRASSLEY
Remarks Before The Washington International Trade Association (WITA)
On U.S. Trade Policy
Thursday, June 18, 2009
I'm grateful for this opportunity to discuss our trade agenda.
One of my highest priorities on the Finance Committee is to strengthen the...
