Transcription of Senator Grassley Agriculture News Conference Call
GRASSLEY: This week, I am continuing my efforts to -- efforts
that are going to be addressing the issue of concentration and
agriculture. So introducing legislation that requires 25 percent of a
packer's daily kill coming from the spot...
$328,125 to University of Iowa for Neurological Disorder Research
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $328,125 grant to the University of...
Grassley: Study Shows Some Colleges Have Significant Resources for Compensation
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To: Reporters and Editors
Fr: Jill Gerber for Sen. Grassley, 202/224-6522
Re: College compensation...
Grassley Focuses on Action to Increase Accountability in the Federal Government This Week
WASHINGTON – This week Senator Chuck Grassley is devoting the week to good government and actions that hold the federal bureaucracy accountable to the people it works for. Grassley has been an outspoken advocate for whistleblowers as well as...
$156,139 to Iowa for Land and Water Conservation
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the National Park Service has awarded a $156,139 grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources through the Land and Water Conservation...
Grassley Urges Treasury to Explain Citigroup Stock Plans
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today asked the Treasury secretary for a full explanation of plans to convert the government’s holdings in Citigroup, Inc., from preferred stock to common stock, including the impact on taxpayers and whether...
Grassley Praises White House Recognition of AMT as Phony Revenue Source
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To: Reporters and Editors
Re: AMT revenue
The New York Times reported that President Obama’s forthcoming budget will not rely on revenue from the Alternative...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Capitol Hill Report
MODERATOR: The following is an unrehearsed interview with Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley speaking to you live from Muscatine. Participating in
today's public affairs program are Janelle Tucker with KMCH Radio in
Manchester and Butch Heman with the Carroll Daily...
Economic Development Administration Excellence in Economic Development Awards 2009
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration is accepting entries for the competition for the EDA Excellence in...
Grassley asks if new program is prepared to avoid helping fraudulently obtained mortgages
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has asked the Treasury Secretary to describe how the new federal loan modification program will avoid providing assistance to mortgages that were...
$258,730 for Iowa Fire Departments
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded grants totaling $258,730 to three Iowa fire departments.
"Firefighters put their lives on the line every day for the good of the community," Grassley said. "It's important...
Grassley Q & A: Community Delegation Visits
Q: What is a community delegation visit to Washington?
A: This year, over 17 community delegations will travel from Iowa to Washington, DC to promote economic development and other initiatives to improve their home communities. The delegations include chambers of commerce, local elected...
$550,959 to Council Bluffs Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant of $550,959 to Council Bluffs Community Health Centers.
“Community health centers are important...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Agriculture News Conference Call
MODERATOR: Would you like to update people on what you're doing this week?
GRASSLEY: OK. Yes. Well, I won't go through the 24 counties I'm going to be in. My staff can e-mail that information to you.
But I'm having a series of town meetings. Congress is not in...
Grassley Call-in TV Show to Air Live on Wednesday, February 25
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that his monthly call-in show will air live on Wednesday, February 25, from 6:30-7 p.m. (Central Time) on television stations across Iowa.
"Ask Your Senator" will be broadcast from Washington, DC and can be seen live in communities...
Grassley works to help seniors and people with disabilities get care they need at home and seeks tax relief to help individuals manage caregiving costs
WASHINGTON --- Federal legislation introduced today by Senator Chuck Grassley would make it easier for states to provide...
Senator Grassley’s statement about his vote against final passage of the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
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TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Final vote on H.R. 1, the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Capitol Hill Report
MODERATOR: 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 Matt...
Grassley, Casey Reintroduce Bipartisan Food Safety Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today reintroduced the first major bipartisan food safety bill. The Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America’s Food for Everyone otherwise known as the EAT SAFE Act of 2009 will address the...
Grassley: IRS Non-profit Hospitals Study is Helpful, Treasury Should Look at Restoring Charity Care Standards
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member and former chairman of the Committee on Finance, with Senate jurisdiction over tax policy, has been reviewing tax-exempt hospitals' practices since May 2005 as part of a longstanding interest in...
