News Releases

$246,826 to Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $246,826 grant for the Iowa Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program.   The Iowa Governors Office of Drug Control Policy will use the funds to develop and implement substance abuse treatment...

“Grandfathering” rules for health care law M E M O R A N D U M To: Reporters and Editors Re: “Grandfathering” rules for health care law Da: Monday, June 14, 2010 Today the Obama Administration issued new rules that govern whether individual and employer-sponsored health insurance plans can remain exempt – or “grandfathered” -- from the new...

$383,023 to Iowa from Department of Health and Human Services WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded two competitive grants totaling $383,023 to Iowa State University and the Iowa Department of Elder Affairs.    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will...

Q & A: Currency Manipulation Q.  What is currency manipulation?   A.  Currency manipulation is when a government intervenes in the market to artificially maintain the value of its currency.  A government that does this can make its exports cost less in foreign markets, and make imports cost more in its home market.  The result...

More Than $3 Million to Waverly from Commerce Department WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has awarded a $3,167,923 grant to Waverly.   Waverly will use the funds to replace an existing concrete dam with an inflatable rubber dam.    The dam can be adjusted to...

$106,582 to the University of Iowa WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today said that the University of Iowa will receive a $106,582 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    The University of Iowa will use the money to study polymorphism as a buffer against climate fluctuations.   Each year, thousands of local Iowa organizations,...

Grassley Looking for Information on Detained Illegal Immigrants Gaining Access to Taxpayer Funded Entertainment, Internet WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today asked for additional information from the federal agency that detains illegal immigrants about its plans to provide those who it has detained on immigration charges with access to free email and...

Private Foundation Excise Tax WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Finance Committee, is  asking for data to gauge how a proposed change to private foundation excise taxes would affect foundation pay-out rates.  Grassley said Congress should have such information at hand before voting on the tax change.    Private...

$736,759 to University of Iowa from Department of Health and Human Services WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $736,759 competitive grant to the University of Iowa.   The University of Iowa will use the funds to conduct research on oral diseases and disorders.   Each...

EPA Resolution Fails in Senate M E M O R A N D U M TO:         Reporters and Editors RE:         EPA Resolution Fails in Senate DA:         June 10, 2010 Senator Chuck Grassley issued the following comment after the Senate failed to...

Over $1 Million to Iowa Airports WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded nine grants totaling $1,862,491 to Iowa airports.   “This funding is to increase the safety and efficiency of these airports, as well as help provide important economic development...

China's Currency Manipulation Today’s hearing provides an opportunity for the Committee to engage Secretary Geithner on the outcome of last month’s Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Beijing.   I have serious concerns about the direction that China’s government is taking with respect to its economic and trade policies.   I want to hear from the...

$200,000 to Loras College WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded $200,000 in congressionally directed spending to Loras College.    Loras College will use the funds to purchase educational science equipment.   “Loras College students should benefit from the opportunities this funding...

$165,000 to Iowa Valley Community College WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded $165,000 in congressionally directed spending to Iowa Valley Community College.    Iowa Valley Community College will use the funds to purchase equipment designed to improve health occupation...

Workers in Webster City Eligible for Assistance WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today noted that workers from Tasler, Incorporated, including on-site leased workers of Spherion Staffing, 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...

Grassley Concerned Farmers Missing Farm Program Sign Up Due to Deadline Changes WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to consider a late fee for agriculture producers who missed a sign up deadline for the Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment Program and the Average Crop Revenue Election Program.    Grassley said...

Newspaper names Grassley hardest working member of Congress WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley today was named the hardest working member of Congress in The Hill newspaper, based on a survey of lawmakers, aides and other officials. The Hill wrote that Grassley’s “work on government oversight remains consistent regardless of which party controls 1600...

$150,000 to Creodyne, LLC from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Creodyne, LLC in Ames has received a $150,000 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    Creodyne, LLC will use the money to fund the project, “SBIR Phase I: Electricity from Biometric Grass.”   The grant program...

$350,000 to Ames from Department of Transportation WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration has awarded $350,000 to the Ames Transit Agency.   Ames will use the funds to design the Ames Intermodal Facility.  The Intermodal Facility will link public and private...

$400,000 to Clarke College WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded $400,000 in congressionally directed spending to Clarke College.    Clarke College will use the money for its Doctor of Nursing Practitioner program, which may include equipment, technology and scholarships.   “Clarke...