Grassley Comments on the Passing of Ed Thomas
Following is a comment from Senator Chuck Grassley on the death of Aplington-Parkersburg High School football coach Ed Thomas. Grassley lives near New Hartford, approximately 9 miles east of Parkersburg.
"This is a tragic day. In our area of the state, it's hard not to know Coach Thomas. He...
$254,945 Released for Dislocated Workers in Newton
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Labor released $254,945 for dislocated workers in Newton that were affected by the closure of Whirlpool Corporation. The funds are through the National Emergency Grant program.
"This assistance will continue to...
$499,879 to Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded competitive grants totaling $499,879 to Allen College in Waterloo, Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa and to the University of Iowa in Iowa...
More Than $1.2 Million to Iowa City from the Federal Aviation Administration
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a $1,268,277 grant to Iowa...
Grassley seeks information about medical school policies for disclosure of financial ties
WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley has asked 23 medical schools for information about their policies for conflicts of interest and requirements for disclosure of financial relationships between faculty members and the drug industry.
Grassley sent his request...
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...
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
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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...
$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...
