Leahy, Grassley Push Administration for Answers to Outstanding Oversight Questions
WASHINGTON – Senators Patrick Leahy and Chuck Grassley have asked U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder for responses to several unanswered letters, questions and document requests from both the current and previous administrations. Some of the requests date back...
$275,339 to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded a $275,339 formula grant to Iowa.
“These funds will help ensure safety on Iowa’s highways,” Grassley said.
Iowa will use the funds to help support...
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport in Burlington Gets New Carrier, Destinations
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that the Southeast Iowa Regional Airport in Burlington will be getting a new carrier and flight destinations.
“The suggestions from city, county and airport leaders pointed the...
Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Hearing on Counternarcotics in Afghanistan
Thank you for joining us today to talk about the complex issue of drug trafficking in Afghanistan and the programs our government is using to get a handle on it. I am interested in hearing from...
$50,000 to Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $50,000 competitive grant to Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services in West Des Moines.
“These funds will help provide support services for people with developmental disabilities, mental...
Grassley letter to Sebelius regarding the “State Your Support” initiative on hhs.gov
Here is a copy of letter from Senator Grassley to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius regarding the "State Your Support" initiative on hhs.gov.
Grassley asks for administration commitment to address pre-existing conditions for some vets
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has asked President Barack Obama to renew his commitment to ensure that returning service members are provided medical care from the Department of Veterans Affairs...
$348,679 to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration has awarded a $348,679 competitive grant to Iowa Emergency Management Division.
“These funds will help train first responders with safe ways to deal with...
Workers at DeLong Sportswear in Grinnell Eligible for Assistance
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that workers from DeLong Sportswear in Grinnell are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance.
“This assistance will help provide training and new skills to these workers so they can get back on their feet and compete for new jobs in the...
Workers in Sergeant Bluff Eligible for Assistance
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that workers from Stream Global Services, Quality Department, in Sergeant Bluff are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance.
“This assistance will help provide training and new skills to these workers so they can get back on their feet and...
Grassley Q&A: Looking out for taxpayers
Q: How are you protecting taxpayer dollars?
A: The United States Senate recently passed my legislation to stop abuse of government charge cards. My legislation requires all federal agencies to establish strict internal controls for government charge cards and meaningful penalties for those who...
Grassley Q&A: Looking out for taxpayers
Q: How are you protecting taxpayer dollars?
A: The United States Senate recently passed my legislation to stop abuse of government charge cards. My legislation requires all federal agencies to establish strict internal controls for government charge cards and meaningful penalties for those who...
Ground Zero to Feed the Hungry: Iowa Agriculture
With Iowa’s harvest season in full swing, it’s fitting that 800 scientists, policymakers, anti-hunger advocates, farmers and business leaders from 65 countries around the world gathered in Des Moines in October for The World Food Prize.
Launched by Iowa’s native son Norman E. Borlaug, the father of the Green...
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 Eric McKay with KHBT Radio in Humboldt and Rick Patrie with the Eldora Herald Ledger and Hardin County Index in...
Grassley, Kohl win committee passage of their bill to give consumers access to lower-priced medicine
WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate Judiciary Committee voted this morning for legislation that would stop the "wheeling and dealing that delays the entry of lower-priced medicines in the marketplace," according to Senator Chuck Grassley, who sponsored the...
More Than $15.3 Million to Cedar Rapids for Disaster Recovery
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has awarded funds totaling $15,317,422.20 to Iowa through the Public Assistance Grant program as the state continues its recovery from severe flooding in...
Grassley Describes Priorities, Including Need for Agency Cooperation With Oversight Inquiries, at HHS Nomination Hearing
Opening Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nomination Hearing of Jim Esquea, Bryan Samuels and Ellen Murray
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The Finance Committee is considering three nominations today, all for positions in the Department...
$243,405.15 to Iowa from USDA
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding $243,405.15 to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship through the ‘Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food’ initiative.
“As more consumers are generations away from living on a farm, it’s important that they still...
More Than $12.6 Million to Iowa for Disaster Recovery
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has awarded funds totaling $12,678,794.68 to Iowa through the Public Assistance Grant program as the state continues its recovery from severe flooding in...
GAO report on sole proprietor loss deductions
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and Editors
Re: GAO report on sole proprietor loss deductions
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on a report from the Government...
