Grassley statement on vote for derivatives bill in the Senate Ag Committee
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Derivatives Bill Mark-Up in the Senate Ag Committee
DA: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Senator Chuck...
$400,001 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $400,001 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
Iowa...
Grassley: TARP Tax Likely Would Fuel New Spending
Opening Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley
Hearing, “The President’s Proposed Fee on Financial Institutions Regarding TARP”
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Mr. Barofsky, I want to welcome you here today. You and I are both big believers in oversight, accountability and transparency. Today we’re discussing what...
$257,950 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today said that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will receive a $257,950 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will use the money to help pay for a project titled, “The Winneshiek Lagerstatte,...
Grassley, Conrad work to extend ethanol tax incentives to build energy security and create jobs
WASHINGTON – Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Kent Conrad (D-ND) are urging the Senate to act on legislation they introduced today to strengthen America’s energy independence and create jobs through the production of domestically produced biofuels.
The...
Grassley Q&A: National Foster Care Month
Q: How did National Foster Care Month begin?
A: Since 1988, May has been designated as National Foster Care Month. The purpose of National Foster Care Month is to honor the generous contribution and commitment that foster...
$373,647 to Grinnell College for Research
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $373,647 competitive grant to Grinnell College in Grinnell.
Grinnell College will use the money to help pay for a project entitled, “Allosteric Potentiation of Neuronal Nicotinic Receptors.”
Each year,...
Judiciary Committee Advances Leahy, Grassley Drug Free Communities Bill
WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday voted to advance legislation authored by Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) to authorize additional Drug Free Communities (DFC) grants that will assist community coalitions in lowering substance abuse...
$46,100 to Pomeroy Palmer Community School from USDA
WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development awarded a $46,100 competitive grant to Pomeroy Palmer Community School through the Community Facilities Grant Program.
“These funds will help improve childcare services in Pomeroy for kids up to the...
Grassley: Increasing Unemployment Insurance System Solvency Must Not Undermine Job Creation
Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley
Hearing Before the Senate Committee on Finance
Using Unemployment Insurance to Help Americans Get Back to Work: Creating Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges
April 14, 2010
We’ve lost nearly 8.5 million private sector jobs...
Workers at Powers Manufacturing Company in Allison Eligible for Assistance
WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today noted that workers from Powers Manufacturing Company in Allison 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...
More Than $1.25 Million to 13 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 13 competitive grants totaling $1,250,566 to Iowa Fire Departments through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants’ Operations and Safety and Vehicle Acquisition...
More Than $4.3 Million to the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded two competitive grants totaling $4,362,292 to the University of Iowa.
The University of Iowa will use the money as shown below.
•$3,055,625 to help pay for a project entitled, “NIEHS Superfund Hazardous...
$674,048 to Linn Community Care in Cedar Rapids
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $674,048 competitive grant to Linn Community Care in Cedar Rapids.
“Community health centers provide primary and preventive health care services to medically underserved areas,” Grassley said.
Grassley...
$12,050 to Iowa for Land and Water Conservation
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley said today that the National Park Service has awarded a $12,050 competitive matching grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources through the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will use the money to help Morrison construct a new...
$320,048 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $320,048 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
Iowa State will use the money to help pay for a project titled, “Collaborative Research: Large-Scale Nanomanufacturing of...
Grassley Q&A: Smart Money Week
Q: What takes place during Money Smart Week?
A: Money Smart Week is an effort by financial institutions, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and community groups to promote personal financial literacy. Money Smart Week began in 2002 when Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President, Michael Moskow, brought...
Nearly $550,000 to Iowa from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded eight competitive grants totaling $537,750 to Iowa through the Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program.
“This money is expected to help small and rural businesses create jobs for Iowans...
Research Funds to the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $622,276 competitive grant to the University of Iowa.
The University of Iowa will use the money to help pay for a project entitled, “Brain Imaging in Major Psychoses: Examining Structural & Functional...
Nearly $30 Million to Iowa for Disaster Recovery and Economic Development
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has awarded five grants totaling nearly $30 million to Iowa communities that are still...
