Grassley Highlights Needs of Foster Youth as Founder of Senate Caucus on Foster Youth
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is working to educate fellow members of Congress and the public about the needs of youth in foster care, with a special focus on the 29,000 young people who “age out” of foster care each year without permanent families. May is...
Grassley Announces $199,515 to Indian Hills Community College
WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded $199,515 to Indian Hills Community College through the Community Facility Grant Program.
These funds will be used to purchase and install a live-fire burn prop building...
Grassley commentary: Looking Out for Taxpayers
It’s no wonder public opinion towards the federal government is sinking to historic lows. Consider the disingenuous public relations strategy undertaken by General Motors (GM) and the Treasury Department. With great fanfare, the U.S. automaker boasted that it was paying back billions of tax dollars to...
Q&A with Senator Grassley, Fighting Illegal Drugs
Q: What is the ONDCP, and what does it do?
A: The ONDCP is the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. The ONDCP was established through the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, to develop policy priorities and objectives regarding the fight against illegal drugs. The Director of the ONDCP...
Grassley Announces $92,000 for Red Oak
WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded $92,000 to Red Oak through the Economic Impact Initiative Grant Program.
These funds will be used to furnish and purchase essential equipment for the 2,996 square foot addition to the Red...
Grassley Announces $3,146,657 Allocated to Protect Iowans
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded competitive grants totaling $3,146,657 to the state of Iowa, Iowa cities and Iowa businesses through the Freight Rail Security Grant Program, the Port Security Grant Program, the Intercity Bus Security...
Grassley Announces $92,000 for Red Oak
WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded $92,000 to Red Oak through the Economic Impact Initiative Grant Program.
These funds will be used to furnish and purchase essential equipment for the 2,996 square foot addition to the Red...
Grassley Announces $112,000 to Improve Heritage Building in Henry County
WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded $112,000 to Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers Association through the Community Facility Grant Program.
These funds will be used to perform improvements...
Grassley works to expose revolving door at SEC
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has filed an amendment to the Senate financial regulation bill to create a new registration requirement for certain employees at all major financial regulatory agencies who leave the agency. The amendment would also establish a two-year ban on these former employees...
$80,997 to Story City Fire Department from FEMA
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a competitive grant totaling $80,997 to the Story City Fire Department through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Vehicle Acquisition Program.
“Firefighters are...
Honoring Bill Angrick, Iowa Ombudsman
Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley
Honoring Bill Angrick, Iowa Ombudsman
Submitted to the Senate Record Wednesday, May 12, 2010
In 1972, the Iowa legislature created the office of citizens’ aide to address instances of dissatisfaction with government agencies. In 1978, Bill Angrick became the state ombudsman at...
Grassley Opening Statement at Finance Committee Hearing Regarding TARP
Opening Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley
Finance Committee Hearing, “The President’s Proposed Fee on Financial Institutions Regarding TARP: Part 3”
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
I want to make crystal clear that taxpayers should be paid back every penny of TARP losses. The statute that...
$820,071 to Iowa for Assisted Living Facilities
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded grants totaling $820,071 to Iowa through the Multi-Family Service Coordinator Program.
“Care for Iowa’s most vulnerable has always been a priority. This grant should give many elderly and...
$150,000 to Kirkwood Community College from U.S. Department of Education
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a grant totaling $150,000 to Kirkwood Community College under the Paraprofessional Preservice Program Improvement Grants Program.
“Kirkwood students should benefit from the opportunities this...
Workers in Cedar Rapids Eligible for Assistance
WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today noted that workers from Cooper Tire & Rubber Company in Cedar Rapids 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 feet and compete...
Grassley Asks for Immediate Consideration of Iowa National Emergency Grant Request
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today asked U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis to immediately consider Iowa’s application for a National Emergency Grant for workers dislocated from the John Morrell pork slaughter...
$75,000 to Humeston from USDA
WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development awarded a $75,000 competitive grant to Humeston through the Community Facilities Grant Program.
“These funds should help Humeston better respond to emergencies in the area,” Grassley said.
Humeston will use the money to...
Grassley Comments on President's Supreme Court Nominee
Senator Chuck Grassley made the following comment after the President nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to be the next Justice on the United States Supreme Court. Grassley is a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee...
Push to End Secret Holds Continues
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley, along with Senator Ron Wyden, this week filed an amendment to the banking reform bill that would make it even harder for individual senators to secretly obstruct the legislative process. Grassley and Wyden have led...
Grassley Works to Improve Services to Veterans Living in Rural Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said he has introduced legislation with Senator Mark Begich of Alaska to waive copayments for telehealth and telemedicine visits for veterans. ...
