News Releases

Grassley Continues to Press Treasury on TARP Oversight, AIG Payments WASHINGTON– Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, is seeking assurances from the Treasury Department that oversight of the $700 billion financial bailout program is as strong as possible.  Grassley asked for answers from a key Treasury nominee before the...

Grassley works to give National Guard a greater voice at the Pentagon             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said the contributions of the National Guard in providing security for the United States clearly shows that the Guard needs and deserves a greater voice in decisions made by the...

$157,500 to University of Iowa from U.S. Department of Education WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded two grants totaling $157,500 to the University of Iowa through the Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language program.   "These funds will help the University of Iowa offer...

Transcription of Senator Grassley's Conference Call with Iowa Reporters       GRASSLEY:  Obviously, we're continuing work in the Finance Committee to try to get together a bipartisan bill.  We're focused on making coverage accessible and more affordable to every American and driving down the cost of health...

$683,515 to Iowa Airports             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has awarded two competitive grants totaling $683,515 to Iowa...

Grassley to White House: Re-affirm Trade Agency’s Primacy, Press China to Accept U.S. Pork, Beef WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today urged the White House to re-affirm the primary role of the United States Trade Representative's Office in representing U.S. trade interests and to pressChina to accept U.S. pork and beef based on sound science and...

Transcription of Senator Grassley's Agriculture News Conference Call       GRASSLEY:  This week, I'm sending a letter to Obama encouraging officials in his administration, raising issues of China's continued barrier to experts of our U.S. pork and beef.  And these officials are going to be meeting with the delegation of...

$186,615 to the University of Iowa             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $186,615 competitive grant to the University of Iowa.   The University of Iowa will use the money from the National Institute of General...

$325,002 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $325,002 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    Iowa State University will use the money to help pay for a project titled, "Understanding the thermal response at short...

More Than $6.8 Million to Iowa from HUD             WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa will receive grants totaling $6,849,584 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funding comes from the Community Development Block Grants program, the Emergency Shelter Grants...

Grassley Q & A: Supreme Court Nominations Q: What's the process to become a Supreme Court Justice? A: The nomination and confirmation of a person to the Supreme Court is one of the most important responsibilities of a president and the United States Senate. The lifetime appointments must be made with care, concern and caution. After a president...

Grassley bringing the world to Iowa 12th Ambassadors Tour begins in August             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the welcome sign is up in communities across Iowa as they prepare for a caravan of foreign dignitaries he is bringing to the state.  Grassley’s 12th...

$497,784 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $497,784 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    Iowa State University will use the money to help pay for a project titled, "AF: Small: Parallel Methods for Large,...

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 Rick Hanson with KJAN Radio in Atlantic and Gretchen Daniels with the Thompson Courier and Rake Register in Thompson.   The...

Transcription of Senator Grassley's Questions for Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor, Round 3      LEAHY:  Senator Grassley?       GRASSLEY:  Good morning, Justice -- Judge Sotomayor.  Yesterday, you said you would take a look at Baker v. Nelson, so I ask this question.  You said you hadn't...

$160,725 in Loans 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 of $56,000 and two grants totaling $104,725 to Iowa through the Community Facility Loan and Grant Program.             "This...

$2,450 to Andover from USDA WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a $2,450 competitive grant to Andover through the Community Facility Grant Program.   "These funds will help Andover purchase important emergency equipment to provide greater safety for its...

$571,000 Released to Iowa Central Community College and Upper Iowa University WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has released $571,000 in congressionally directed funds to Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge and Upper Iowa University in Fayette.  Congress appropriated the funds through the 2009...

$141,570 to the Community Health Center of Fort Dodge             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $141,570 competitive grant to the Community Health Center of Fort Dodge.   "Community health centers are important...

$5,725 to Lost Nation from USDA WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a $5,725 competitive grant to Lost Nation through the Community Facility Grant Program.   "These funds will help Lost Nation purchase important emergency equipment to provide greater safety...