News Releases

  • 06.03.2010

    More Than $1 Million in Loans and Grants to Iowa from USDA WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded 13 grants totaling $1,164,162 to Iowa through the Value-Added Producer Grant Program, which Grassley developed in 2000.   “I worked to create the Value Added Producers Grant...
  • 06.03.2010

    Grassley Call-in TV Show to Air Live on Wednesday, June 16 WASHINGTON –Chuck Grassley today announced that his monthly call-in show will air live on Wednesday, June 16, from 6:30-7 p.m. (Central Time) on television stations across Iowa. “Ask Your Senator” will be broadcast from Washington, D.C. and can be seen live in communities served by Mediacom...
  • 06.03.2010

    $438,520 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded two competitive grants totaling $438,520 to the University of Iowa and the Iowa Dental Association.    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will distribute...
  • 06.03.2010

    Grassley Announces $3,000 for Woden WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded a $3,000 grant to Woden through the Community Facility Grant Program.   The funds will be used to purchase a Hancock County-wide Beacon checkout/cataloging system and related equipment at the...
  • 06.03.2010

    $149,625 to ASL Analytical, Inc. from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that ASL Analytical, Inc. has received a $149,625 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    ASL Analytical, Inc will use the grant to fund the project entitled “SBIR Phase I: Tunable laser diode spectrometer for...
  • 06.02.2010

    $177,356 for Nursing Traineeships in Iowa WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded three grants totaling $177,356 to Iowa colleges for advanced education nursing traineeships.    The Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money as shown below ordered...
  • 06.02.2010

    Grassley Announces $8,200 for Eagle Grove WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded an $8,200 grant to Eagle Grove through the Community Facility Grant Program.   The funds will be used to purchase a shared automation system for the Eagle Grove Memorial...
  • 06.01.2010

    Grassley Announces $215,910 for Iowa WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded six grants totaling $215,910 to Iowa through the Community Facility Grant Program.   “These funds will be used to make these communities even better places to live and work,” Grassley...
  • 06.01.2010

    Grassley Internship Applications Due June 15 WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today encouraged young Iowans interested in government to apply for internships in his Washington, D.C., Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City and Waterloo offices for the upcoming fall semester. Applications for the fall session, which runs from...
  • 05.28.2010

    Grassley Announces $267,868 for Kamrar and Shenandoah WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded two grants totaling $30,000 to Kamrar, and three grants totaling $237,868 to Shenandoah, through the Community Disaster Grant Program.   Kamrar will use $7,500 to purchase...
  • 05.28.2010

    Grassley Seeks Extension of Biodiesel Tax Credit, is Rebuffed by Democratic Leaders WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa last night sought Senate approval of an extension of the biodiesel tax credit, which lapsed last December under the Democratic leaders in Congress.  Grassley has tried at every opportunity to reinstate the tax credit, which he...
  • 05.28.2010

    Weekly Address: Memorial Day During his weekly video address, Chuck Grassley gives a Memorial Day address honoring those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.   Click here for video.   Click here for audio.   Prepared remarks for the address are available below.   Grassley Weekly Video Address Memorial Day May 28,...
  • 05.27.2010

    Grassley says SEC leaders should be held accountable for firing whistleblower vindicated in Pequot case announced today WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley said federal regulators have “finally followed the evidence to its logical conclusions after years of unnecessary delays and timidity” in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s insider trading case...
  • 05.27.2010

    More Than $5 Million in Loans and Grants to Iowa from USDA WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded one loan totaling $5,300,000 and three grants totaling $50,205 to Iowa through the Community Facility Grant program, the Economic Impact Initiative Grant program, and the Water and...
  • 05.27.2010

    Grassley Urges Passage of Hunger-Free Kids Act WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley joined Agriculture Committee Chairman and Ranking Member, Blanche Lincoln and Saxby Chambliss, to send a letter to Senate leaders urging swift passage of the Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.   The Hunger-Free Kids Act will help prevent hunger, promote healthy lifestyles and combat...
  • 05.27.2010

    Grassley Looking for Answers About Alleged L Visa Program Fraud WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today reiterated concerns to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano about alleged fraud in the L visa program.  In an exchange with Napolitano during an April 27 Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing, Grassley asked the...
  • 05.27.2010

    $280,000 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $280,000 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    Iowa State University will use the funds to study microburst winds and their loading effects on built...
  • 05.27.2010

    $850,000 to Iowa from Commerce Department WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has awarded two grants totaling $850,000 to Burlington and Council Bluffs.   The Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission in Burlington will use the $750,000 grant to relocate.  Their...
  • 05.26.2010

    More Than $225,000 to Iowa Fire Department WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded competitive grants totaling $225,887 to two Iowa fire departments through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants’ Operations and Safety and Vehicle Acquisition...
  • 05.26.2010

    Grassley Keeps Heat On VA About Claims Appeals Process WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today asked for additional information about an initiative started in 2004 to ensure that claims are decided right the first time. Grassley’s questions follow a response from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to an inquiry he made about the fact that Department of...