News Releases

  • 08.21.2008

    Grassley: $765,722 to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $765,722 to Iowa.   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has...
  • 08.21.2008

    Grassley: $179,999 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Iowa State University has received a grant of $179,999 from the National Science Foundation.    “Iowa State University has a long history of doing excellent research,” Grassley said. “These funds will allow them...
  • 08.21.2008

    Grassley: $5,000 to Iowa from the National Endowment for the Humanities    WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded two grants totaling $5,000 to Iowa.   “These funds will help bring these exhibitions to libraries in Des Moines,” Grassley said. “I hope people will take...
  • 08.21.2008

    Grassley: $432,081 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 $432,081 to Iowa through the Developing and Enhancing Statewide...
  • 08.21.2008

    Grassley: $311,250 to the University of Iowa for Cancer Biology Research                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the National Cancer Institute has awarded a grant of $311,250 to the University of Iowa.   The University of Iowa will use the funds to help pay...
  • 08.21.2008

    Draft report on Medicare fraud numbers M E M O R A N D U M To:     Reporters and Editors Re:     Draft report on Medicare fraud numbers Da:     Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008     Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction over Medicare, made the following comment on...
  • 08.20.2008

    Energy Security   Although the countdown to the first day of school may preoccupy the minds of most school-age Iowans, there are plenty of diversions to help families enjoy the final days of summer vacation and begin the first days of school. First, Iowans can take advantage of life’s simpler pleasures. Enjoy a taste of late summer wholesome goodness...
  • 08.20.2008

    Grassley: $250,000 to the River Hills Community Health Center             WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant of $250,000 to the River Hills Community Health Center in...
  • 08.20.2008

    Grassley: $48,360 to the Iowa Criminal and Justice Planning Agency from the U.S. Department of Justice             WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awarded a grant of $48,360 to the Iowa Criminal and Justice Planning...
  • 08.20.2008

    Grassley: $621,942 to Iowa from the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion                WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has awarded grants totaling $621,942 to...
  • 08.20.2008

    Grassley Asks for Expedited Review of Child Labor Violations at Agriprocessors                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today asked the Iowa Attorney General for expedited consideration of the 57 child labor violations that have been referred to his office by the Iowa Department of...
  • 08.19.2008

    Grassley: $331,170 to Iowa from USDA   WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded grants totaling $331,170 to Iowa through the Community Facility Grant program.   “These funds will help fund equipment and facility improvements to continue to provide the best...
  • 08.19.2008

    Grassley: $286,899 to the Eastern Iowa Community College District from U.S. Department of Education   WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $286,899 grant to the Eastern Iowa Community College District.   “These funds will help the Eastern Iowa Community College District provide the...
  • 08.19.2008

    Grassley Responds to Latest Attack on Homegrown Ethanol    WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today sent a letter to United States Trade Representative Susan Schwab to reassure her that the ethanol import tariff is explicitly permitted under World Trade Organization rules.  Grassley’s letter is in response...
  • 08.19.2008

    Grassley: More Than $5.6 Million in Loans and Grants to Iowa from USDA   WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded loans totaling $4,766,050 and grants totaling $896,100 to Iowa through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program.   “The construction...
  • 08.19.2008

    Grassley: More Than $3.2 Million 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 a $3,268,150 grant to the Iowa Department of Justice in Des Moines through the fiscal 2008 Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Formula Grant...
  • 08.18.2008

    Grassley: $350,000 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation   WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Iowa State University has received two grants totaling $350,000 from the National Science Foundation.    “Iowa State University has a long history of doing excellent research,” Grassley said. “These funds...
  • 08.18.2008

    Grassley: More Than $1.8 Million to Iowa from USDA     WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded grants and loans totaling $1,877,000 to Iowa through the Community Facility Direct Loan Program and the Water and Waste Disposal Direct Loan and Grant...
  • 08.15.2008

    Grassley says taxpayers should not be left to pay SEC penalties aimed at financial institutions   WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today said the Securities and Exchange Commission needs to protect taxpayers by considering increasing any payments it may require of financial institutions for misleading investors about the safety and liquidity of...
  • 08.15.2008

    Grassley: More than $4.1 Million to the Iowa from Health and Human Services   WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the Iowa Department of Public Health a $4,113,883 grant through the Hospital Preparedness Program.   “It is very important for hospitals to have a well...