$50,825 to the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has awarded $50,825 to the University of Iowa.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the University of Iowa Center for Human rights, the University of Iowa Labor Center and the Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the...
Grassley Q&A: Older Americans Month
Q: What is Older Americans Month?
A: Older Americans Month celebrates and honors the ongoing contributions and legacies of older Americans. The tradition of Older Americans Month goes back to 1963, when President John F. Kennedy declared May to be Senior Citizens Month. The tradition has lived...
$375,000 to the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $375,000 competitive grant to the University of Iowa.
The University of Iowa will use the money to help pay for a lung diseases research project entitled, “Cigarette Smoke and Autophagy/Lysosomal Pathway...
$328,125 to the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $328,125 competitive grant to the University of Iowa.
The University of Iowa will use the money to help pay for a clinical research project related to neurological disorders entitled, “Neural Mechanisms Underlying the...
Grassley asks about GM repaying TARP loans with other TARP funds
WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley is asking the Treasury Secretary to justify claims that General Motors has repaid its TARP loans when GM is using other TARP funds to repay the loans.
“It looks like the announcement is really just an elaborate TARP money shuffle,” Grassley said. ...
$13,805 to Seymour from USDA
WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development awarded a $13,805 competitive grant to Seymour through the Community Facilities Grant Program.
“These funds will help improve safety for Seymour residents,” Grassley said.
Seymour will use the money to help purchase a new...
Congress Passes Veterans Health Bill, Includes Several Grassley-backed Provisions
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley applauded today’s Senate passage of major veterans health legislation, which includes several provisions that Grassley worked to pass. The legislation now goes to the...
The History of Secret Holds
Prepared floor statement by Senator Chuck Grassley
Mr. President, there’s been a lot of talk recently on the Senate floor about secret holds.
For a practice with so much bipartisan guilt to go around, it’s interesting that the discussion has taken on a partisan tone.
Republicans are being accused of...
$357,407 to Three Iowa Fire Departments from FEMA
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded competitive grants totaling $357,407 to three Iowa Fire Departments through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Operations and Safety and Vehicle Acquisition...
Grassley statement on vote for derivatives bill in the Senate Ag Committee
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Derivatives Bill Mark-Up in the Senate Ag Committee
DA: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Senator Chuck...
$400,001 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $400,001 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
Iowa...
Grassley: TARP Tax Likely Would Fuel New Spending
Opening Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley
Hearing, “The President’s Proposed Fee on Financial Institutions Regarding TARP”
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Mr. Barofsky, I want to welcome you here today. You and I are both big believers in oversight, accountability and transparency. Today we’re discussing what...
$257,950 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today said that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will receive a $257,950 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will use the money to help pay for a project titled, “The Winneshiek Lagerstatte,...
Grassley, Conrad work to extend ethanol tax incentives to build energy security and create jobs
WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Kent Conrad (D-ND) are urging the Senate to act on legislation they introduced today to strengthen America’s energy independence and create jobs through the production of domestically produced biofuels.
The...
Grassley Q&A: National Foster Care Month
Q: How did National Foster Care Month begin?
A: Since 1988, May has been designated as National Foster Care Month. The purpose of National Foster Care Month is to honor the generous contribution and commitment that foster...
$373,647 to Grinnell College for Research
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $373,647 competitive grant to Grinnell College in Grinnell.
Grinnell College will use the money to help pay for a project entitled, “Allosteric Potentiation of Neuronal Nicotinic Receptors.”
Each year,...
Judiciary Committee Advances Leahy, Grassley Drug Free Communities Bill
WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday voted to advance legislation authored by Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) to authorize additional Drug Free Communities (DFC) grants that will assist community coalitions in lowering substance abuse...
$46,100 to Pomeroy Palmer Community School from USDA
WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development awarded a $46,100 competitive grant to Pomeroy Palmer Community School through the Community Facilities Grant Program.
“These funds will help improve childcare services in Pomeroy for kids up to the...
Grassley: Increasing Unemployment Insurance System Solvency Must Not Undermine Job Creation
Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley
Hearing Before the Senate Committee on Finance
Using Unemployment Insurance to Help Americans Get Back to Work: Creating Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges
April 14, 2010
We’ve lost nearly 8.5 million private sector jobs...
Workers at Powers Manufacturing Company in Allison Eligible for Assistance
WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today noted that workers from Powers Manufacturing Company in Allison are eligible to apply for benefits under the Trade Adjustment Assistance program.
“This assistance will help provide workers with new skills and training so they can get back on their...
