$400,000 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Iowa State University has received a continuing grant of $400,000 from the National Science Foundation. The $400,000 will be spread throughout five years.
“These funds will provide Iowa State University...
Grassley Votes No on Geithner Nomination, Describes Need for Consistency With Other Nominees on Tax Issues, Fairness to Taxpayers
Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley: Senate Floor Debate
on Nomination of Timothy Geithner to be Treasury Secretary
Delivered Monday, Jan. 26, 2009
For at least as long as Chairman Baucus and myself have...
Grassley works to increase access to college and jobs through federal tax code
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said he will offer three amendments to increase access to higher education when the Finance Committee takes action tomorrow on a massive bill to try to help...
Grassley works to bolster wind energy production and generate job creation
WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley praised President Obama's strong support for renewable energy and today filed amendments to the economic stimulus legislation that a Senate committee will consider...
Grassley Works to Ensure American Workers are Priority
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that in a time of economic downturn, American workers must be a top priority for American companies. Grassley reiterated those words after he sent a letter to...
Grassley Q & A: Getting Help with Federal Agencies
Q: Where should Iowans go if they have problems dealing with the federal government?
A: Iowans often come to my offices looking for guidance about how to navigate the federal bureaucracy. Unfortunately, many times it's after unsuccessful attempts they've made on their own to try to solve...
Grassley comment on economic stimulus legislation
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Stimulus legislation
Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance, issued the comment below about legislation moving through Congress to...
Iowa Senators Seek Clarification on Federal Crop Insurance Rules
Letter comes on the heels of planting concerns brought on by summer flooding
IOWA SENATORS SEEK CLAIRFICATION ON FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE RULES
Letter comes on the heels of planting concerns brought on by summer flooding
WASHINGTON, DC – Iowa Senators Tom...
Grassley comment on report from the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: letter from the Special Inspector General for the TARP
Senator Chuck Grassley issued the comment below in response to the letter he...
Grassley statement on committee vote on the nomination of Timothy Geithner to be Secretary of theTreasury
The Treasury Secretary has enormous powers in ordinary times and even greater powers right now because of the condition of the economy. The Finance Committee owed the American people all due care and diligence in...
Grassley works to disclose financial ties between drug companies and doctors
WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley and Herb Kohl today introduced legislation to require makers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biologics to publicly report money they give to doctors over $100 every year.
The Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2009...
Grassley Q&A: The President’s Cabinet
Q: What is the Senate's role in Presidential cabinet nominations?
A: Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution provides that the President's power to appoint individuals to high government office can only be exercised with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate. While I generally defer to...
$182,578 for Iowa Fire Departments
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded grants totaling $182,578 to four Iowa fire departments.
"Firefighters put their lives on the line every day for the good of the community," Grassley said. "It's...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Conference Call with Iowa Reporters
GRASSLEY: Before your questions this morning, I want to comment
on yesterday's inaugural speech which was equally divided between
domestic policy on the one hand, and foreign policy on the other.
I...
Senator Grassley Comments on the Inauguration of President Barack Obama
Senator
Senator Grassley also took video from a hand-held camera of this historic inauguration from the U.S. Capitol. The video of the ceremony, as well as pictures and video from the reception for Iowans following the swearing-in, is available on the video...
Transcription of Senator Grassley Agriculture News Conference Call
GRASSLEY: Today, we will witness the swearing in of our 44th
president, quite a historic occasion. Not only is it the first
African-American president being sworn in to this office, but we're
also showing the rest of the world how a peaceful...
More Than $5.8 Million to Iowa Community Colleges
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded grants totaling $5,841,627 to three Iowa community colleges.
"These funds will help Iowa's workers gain the knowledge to perform at a high level in these growing industries," Grassley said. "Their...
House Stimulus Bill’s Lack of AMT Patch Would Negate Middle-class Tax Relief
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and Editors
Da: Friday, Jan. 16, 2009
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the lack of...
Grassley works to keep kids away from drugs, help law enforcement
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has introduced two pieces of legislation, along with Senator Dianne Feinstein, to help keep drugs out of the hands of kids. The Senators introduced legislation that would...
Grassley Praises Imminent Implementation of U.S.-Peru Trade Agreement, Urges Same for Other Pending Agreements
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and Editors
Re: U.S.-Peru trade agreement to be implemented
Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, ranking member of the...
