Grassley Seeks Extension of Biodiesel Tax Credit, is Rebuffed by Democratic Leaders
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa last night sought Senate approval of an extension of the biodiesel tax credit, which lapsed last December under the Democratic leaders in Congress. Grassley has tried at every opportunity to reinstate the tax credit, which he...
Weekly Address: Memorial Day
During his weekly video address, Chuck Grassley gives a Memorial Day address honoring those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
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Grassley Weekly Video Address Memorial Day May 28,...
Grassley says SEC leaders should be held accountable for firing whistleblower vindicated in Pequot case announced today
WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley said federal regulators have “finally followed the evidence to its logical conclusions after years of unnecessary delays and timidity” in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s insider trading case...
More Than $5 Million in Loans and Grants to Iowa from USDA
WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded one loan totaling $5,300,000 and three grants totaling $50,205 to Iowa through the Community Facility Grant program, the Economic Impact Initiative Grant program, and the Water and...
Grassley Urges Passage of Hunger-Free Kids Act
WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley joined Agriculture Committee Chairman and Ranking Member, Blanche Lincoln and Saxby Chambliss, to send a letter to Senate leaders urging swift passage of the Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.
The Hunger-Free Kids Act will help prevent hunger, promote healthy lifestyles and combat...
Grassley Looking for Answers About Alleged L Visa Program Fraud
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today reiterated concerns to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano about alleged fraud in the L visa program. In an exchange with Napolitano during an April 27 Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing, Grassley asked the...
$280,000 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $280,000 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
Iowa State University will use the funds to study microburst winds and their loading effects on built...
$850,000 to Iowa from Commerce Department
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has awarded two grants totaling $850,000 to Burlington and Council Bluffs.
The Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission in Burlington will use the $750,000 grant to relocate. Their...
More Than $225,000 to Iowa Fire Department
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded competitive grants totaling $225,887 to two Iowa fire departments through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants’ Operations and Safety and Vehicle Acquisition...
Grassley Keeps Heat On VA About Claims Appeals Process
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today asked for additional information about an initiative started in 2004 to ensure that claims are decided right the first time. Grassley’s questions follow a response from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to an inquiry he made about the fact that Department of...
Grassley Statement on Hearing to consider the Nominations of Joshua Gotbaum, PBGC, and Richard Sorian, HHS
The first nominee we will hear from is Joshua Gotbaum, nominated to be Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. I fully appreciate the extremely important role the PBGC serves to the country. The next director of the PBGC will...
Grassley Seeks Information on Cost of Training Top Federal Employees
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is asking questions about how much is being spent by the federal government to train high-level employees in the executive branch.
Grassley sent letters of inquiry to the directors of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, or OPM, OPM’s...
Grassley opposes federal gas tax increase
Washington -- Senator Grassley issued the following statement about his opposition to higher gas taxes.
“I’m not voting for pending legislation in Congress that contains an oil tax increase. I oppose that bill. It would add $134 billion to the federal deficit. And, I’ve long opposed federal gas...
Grassley Receives Health Care Leadership Award
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley recently received the American Chiropractic Association’s 2010 Health Care Leadership Award. Throughout his time in the Senate, Grassley has worked to ensure Americans have access to proper health care, including chiropractic care.
“Chiropractors provide valuable...
Over $1 Million to Iowa Airports
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded ten grants totaling $1,150,858 to Iowa airports.
“This funding will increase the safety and efficiency of these airports, as well as help provide important economic development...
Grassley Announces $4,950 for Centerville
WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded $4,950 to Centerville through the Community Facility Grant Program.
These funds will be used to purchase computers and related equipment for the Drake City Library in...
Grassley Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Create Job Opportunities for Veterans
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, with exclusive Senate jurisdiction over taxes, this week joined the committee chairman to introduce tax legislation that would create job opportunities for veterans returning home from...
Grassley Congratulates Iowans for Awards from the Small Business Association
WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley is recognizing three Iowans who received awards from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
“Small businesses are the engines that drive our economy,” Grassley said. “I salute these three Iowans and will continue to work for passage of...
$287,012 Grant to the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institute of General Medical Sciences has awarded a $287,012 grant to the University of Iowa.
The University of Iowa will use the grant money to study the role of LEM domain proteins in nuclear...
Q & A with Senator Grassley, Memorial Day
Q. What is Memorial Day and why do we celebrate it?
A. Memorial Day, previously known as Decoration Day, was originally dedicated to honoring Union soldiers who died during the Civil War. It has since been expanded to honor all men and women who died while in military service. Impromptu Decoration Day...
