News Releases

  • 09.22.2008

    Grassley Welcomes Trans-Pacific Economic Partnership, Urges Progress on Colombia, Korea, Panama Trade Agreements   Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced that the United States will join Singapore, New Zealand, Chile and Brunei in the negotiation of a "Comprehensive Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement."...
  • 09.22.2008

    Grassley: $702,455 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 two grants totaling $702,455 to Iowa.   “By providing training and information about...
  • 09.22.2008

    Grassley Praises Iowan Shawn Johnson on Senate Floor      Mr/Madam President, I am here today as a proud Iowan and American.  Millions of Americans tuned into the Olympics this past August to witness phenomenal performances by American athletes.  I am proud of all the athletes who competed at the Olympics, especially the eleven...
  • 09.22.2008

    Grassley: $10,056 Guaranteed Loan to Tama County from USDA    WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a guaranteed loan of $10,056 to the Mental Health Clinic of Tama County in Toledo through the Community Facility Guaranteed Loan Program.   “This...
  • 09.22.2008

    Grassley: Major victory for foster kids and families who want to adopt    WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley today hailed final passage of legislation he initiated to help states move more children from foster care to permanent, loving homes.               “Improving opportunities for...
  • 09.19.2008

    Grassley: More Than $1.1 Million Released to Iowa Program from U.S. Department of Justice                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women has awarded a $1,110,000 to the Iowa State Judicial Branch in Des Moines...
  • 09.19.2008

    Grassley: $20,000 to Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant of $20,000 to Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa.   “Community health centers are...
  • 09.19.2008

    Grassley Announces $174,978 to Kirkwood Community College                WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has awarded a $174,978 grant to Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. The money is through the Susan Harwood...
  • 09.19.2008

    Grassley: $42,280 to Iowa from USDA                WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding a $42,280 grant to the Buy Fresh Buy Local of Siouxland.  The funding which totaled $3,445,000 nationally was directed by the new farm bill...
  • 09.18.2008

    Grassley Honored for Leadership in Agriculture                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley recently received the Golden Triangle Award from the National Farmers Union. The Golden Triangle Award is the organization’s highest award and given to members of Congress who have demonstrated...
  • 09.18.2008

    ICYMI: Grassley seeks answers on FBI's Anthrax Investigation- Washington Post Grassley calls on FBI for answers in anthrax investigation, click here to read the Washington Post story.
  • 09.18.2008

    Grassley, Harkin press FEMA to extend deadline for Iowa flood victims    WASHINGTON—Senators Chuck Grassley, Tom Harkin and the rest of the Iowa delegation today sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Coordinating Officer William Vogel, asking him to extend the deadline for victims of Iowa floods to apply for Individual...
  • 09.18.2008

    Grassley: $153,708 to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Commerce                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, has awarded two grants totaling $153,708 to Iowa.   “These funds will help give...
  • 09.18.2008

    Grassley: More Than $2 Million to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Transportation                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded two grants totaling $2,055,993 to Iowa...
  • 09.18.2008

    ICYMI: Grassley critical of ATF missteps- Washington Post Grassley critical of ATF missteps, click here for the Washington Post story.
  • 09.18.2008

    Grassley: $383,187 to Iowa for Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that $383,187 in funds have been released from the U.S. Department of Education for the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association through the Fund for the Improvement of Education Earmark Grant Awards Program. The funds were...
  • 09.18.2008

    Grassley: $150,000 to Primary Health Care in Des Moines                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant of $150,000 to Primary Health Care in Des Moines.   “These funds will help provide quality health...
  • 09.17.2008

    Grassley: Nearly $1.8 Million in Energy Assistance to Iowa                 WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released $1,780,934 to Iowa through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). These funds are part...
  • 09.17.2008

    Grassley Statement, FBI Oversight Hearing Click here to listen to the audio of Senator Grassley's questioning of Director Mueller   Chairman Leahy, thank you for calling this hearing today.  This hearing comes at a critical time with many pressing oversight issues pending regarding the FBI.  I thank...
  • 09.17.2008

    Grassley’s disaster tax relief legislation for Iowa part of year-end tax bill    WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley said today that a more than $6 billion package of federal tax relief for victims of natural disasters this year in Iowa and other states is part of a bipartisan agreement he helped to reach on tax legislation that Congress is...