News Releases

Grassley Seeks to have Whistleblower Protections Extended for Credit Rating Agency Employees             WASHINGTON –Chuck Grassley this week continued his efforts to protect those who stand up to blow the whistle on wrong doing, even when it’s unpopular, for fear of...

Grassley works to stop automatic pay raises for senators WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is the cosponsor of an amendment to the financial regulation bill to permanently eliminate the automatic pay raise for senators that exists in current law. “There should never be a pay raise for members of Congress without a yes-or-no vote by members of...

Grassley asks for naturalization records of Times Square terrorist WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley has asked the Department of Homeland Security for records on the naturalization of the suspect in the Times Square bombing attempt, in order to gain a better understanding of how red flags were resolved, or not, prior to naturalization....

Grassley works to hold Federal Reserve accountable WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley is working to make greater transparency at the Federal Reserve part of the financial regulation bill under consideration this week in the U.S. Senate. “During the last two and a-half years, the Fed has gone well beyond what was viewed as its historical authority, and...

$692,360 to Iowa Fire Departments from FEMA WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded competitive grants totaling $692,360 to six Iowa Fire Departments through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Operations and Safety and Vehicle Acquisition Programs. “Day in...

Workers in Webster City Eligible for Assistance WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today noted that workers from Kenco Logistic Services in Webster City who provided third party logistic services for Electrolux  in Webster City, including on-site leased workers from Spherion Staffing Services and Manpower in Webster City are eligible to apply for benefits...

Grassley says proposed tax could fuel more government spending and hit consumers, rather than pay back taxpayers Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley Hearing of the Committee on Finance The President’s Proposed Fee on Financial Institutions Regarding TARP: Part 2 Tuesday, May 4, 2010   I want to thank two Iowans who will be testifying on our second...

Working to Save 20,000 Renewable Energy Jobs Prepared Floor Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley Extension of the Biodiesel Tax Credit Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Mr. President, Last Tuesday, President Obama traveled to Iowa.  He visited counties and towns that have been hit particularly hard by the economic downturn.  While Iowa’s average unemployment...

More Than $1 Million to the University of Iowa from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today said that the University of Iowa will receive a $1,052,835 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.    The University of Iowa will use the money to help pay for a project titled, “CAREER: Structural and Biochemical...

Grassley seeks full accounting of H1N1 purchase by government WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley has asked the Secretary of Health and Human Services for additional information about the government’s supply of the H1N1 vaccine, based on information provided by the Secretary in an earlier response to Grassley and policies of the Centers for Disease Control...

$45,809 to Jackson County from USDA WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development awarded a $45,809 competitive grant to Jackson County through the Community Facilities Economic Impact Initiative Grant program. “These funds should help improve safety for Jackson County residents,” Grassley...

Grassley Q&A: National Physical Fitness and Sports Month Q: What is Physical Fitness and Sports Month? A: May was first declared National Physical Fitness and Sports Month by President Ronald Reagan, in 1983, to encourage Americans to incorporate more activity into their daily lives. The reminder is even more important today as screen time increases...

$99,000 to Iowa from USDA WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a $99,000 competitive grant to the Turkey River Recreational Corridor in Postville through the Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program. The Turkey River Recreational Corridor will use the money to hire a project...

Grassley: Tax Arbitrage by Colleges and Universities Raises Questions M E M O R A N D U M   To:          Reporters and Editors Re:         CBO on Tax Arbitrage by Colleges and Universities Da:         Friday, April 30,...

$400,235 to the University of Iowa WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $400,235 competitive grant to the University of Iowa. The University of Iowa will use the money to help pay for an allergy, immunology and transplantation research project entitled, “Antibacterial Agents that...

Grassley Legislation to Promote Greater Public Access to Federal Courtrooms Clears Committee WASHINGTON – Legislation introduced by Chuck Grassley to allow federal trial and appellate judges to permit cameras in the courtroom has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee.  Grassley, along with Senator Charles Schumer of New York, have led efforts over the...

$300,000 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $300,000 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation. Iowa State will use the money to help pay for a project titled, “Virtual Melting and Amorphization as Mechanisms of Plastic Flow, Fracture,...

$97,947 to Iowa State University from U.S. Department of Education WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a grant totaling $97,947 to Iowa State University under the Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program. According to the U.S. Department of Education, Iowa State University will use the...

Grassley works to disclose drug company sponsorship WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today released information about donations pharmaceutical companies gave to state chapters of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, and urged the national patient advocacy group to take steps to make support for state chapters more transparent. The...

Grassley Delivers Message from Iowans to DHS Secretary: Enforce Immigration Laws Highlights need to focus on visa security and protecting American workers             WASHINGTON – During an oversight hearing of the Department of Homeland Security, Chuck Grassley this week told Secretary Janet...