Grassley Q&A: The Federal Student Loan Program
Q: Included in the health care reform reconciliation bill was a major change to the student loan program. What does it do?
A: Currently, most American college students with Stafford student loans received federally backed loans from the private bank of their choice. Other college students, whose...
$299,975 to Bioprotection Systems Corporation in Ames
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $299,975 Small Business Innovation Research competitive grant to Bioprotection Systems Corporation in Ames.
Bioprotection Systems Corporation will use the money to help pay for an...
Biodiesel Jobs and the Tax Credit
Senator Chuck Grassley today released the following comment after learning that Renewable Energy Group idled its facilities in Newton and Ralston, laying off 22 employees, due to the lapse of the biodiesel tax credit.
Here is Grassley’s comment.“Pelosi and Reid were playing with fire when they played politics with the...
BAUCUS, GRASSLEY SEEK ITC INVESTIGATION OF CHINESE MARKET ACCESS BARRIERS TO U.S. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today requested a study of the market for agricultural products in China, including the effects of tariff and non-tariff barriers on U.S....
More Than $3 Million to Iowa from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded two competitive grants totaling $3,030,257 to the Iowa Department of Public Health and the University of...
$156,486 to Four Iowa Fire Departments from FEMA
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded competitive grants totaling $156,486 to Iowa Fire Departments through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants’ Fire Prevention and Safety Program.
“Day in and day out,...
$647,690 to Iowa State University and the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University and the University of Iowa have received competitive grants totaling $647,690 from the National Science Foundation.
The universities will use the money as shown below.
•Iowa State University receives $375,674 to help pay for...
$375,000 to the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON –Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $375,000 competitive grant to the University of Iowa.
The University of Iowa will use the money from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for an allergy, immunology, and transplantation research...
$837,953 to Urbandale Fire Department
WASHINGTON –Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded an $837,953 competitive grant to the Urbandale Fire Department through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
“As the community’s first responders, it’s important that the Urbandale Fire Department be properly trained...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Capitol Hill Report
STAFF: The following is an unrehearsed interview with Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, speaking to you live from Waukee. Participating in today's public affairs program are Nick Wilkens with KCII Radio in Washington and Eric Owomayela with the Mount Pleasant News in Mount...
President’s Recess Appointments Short-circuit Finance Committee Vetting of Two Nominees
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and Editors
Fr: Jill Gerber for Sen. Grassley, 202/224-6522
Re: Recess appointments include two Finance Committee nominees
Da: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on...
CMS Administrator Will Have Enormous Responsibilities With Health Reform’s Medicare Cuts, Medicaid Expansion
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and Editors
Fr: Jill Gerber for Sen. Grassley, 202/224-6522
Re: CMS administrator nominee reported
Da: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance,...
$930,884 to Iowa for Housing
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded grants totaling $930,884 to Iowa through the Family Self Sufficiency Program.
“These funds will give families the opportunity to work with housing agencies to help reach their employment goals and objectives, as well as...
$192,850 to Iowa Airports
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded three grants totaling $192,850 to Iowa airports.
“This funding will help improve safety and service at Iowa’s local airports and help provide important economic development opportunities for the...
Grassley Works to Ensure Veterans’ Medical Facilities Have the Necessary Health Professionals
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley has introduced legislation with Amy Klobuchar to help ensure veterans’ medical facilities can adequately compete for qualified mental health professionals, doctors,...
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Q: What is Sexual Assault Awareness Month? A: The month of April is designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in order to highlight the need to prevent sexual assault. According to a National Violence Against Women survey, one in six American women has been a victim of rape or attempted rape. Sexual assault also includes...
Grassley Cites More Evidence for Reforming Government Charge Card System
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today cited a new report by the Office of the Inspector General at the Social Security Administration as further evidence that the federal government’s charge card program continues to be...
Additional Iowa Counties to Receive Federal Disaster Aid after Severe Winter Storms
WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said President BarackObama has added several Iowa counties to a major disaster declaration he originally made on March 2. Today’s news triggers the release of FEMA funds to additional counties to help them recover from the severe...
Senate defeats Grassley amendment for fair treatment for rural states
WASHINGTON --- Senators today voted to defeat an amendment offered by Senator Chuck Grassley to get rid of a sweetheart deal in the new health care law that gives five rural states better treatment than every other rural state, including Iowa. Grassley’s amendment would have used...
Grassley introduces free-standing bill to apply health reforms to White House and all of Congress
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today introduced a bill to apply the new health care law to the President, Vice President, cabinet members, top White House staff, and the congressional staff who drafted the measure enacted this week.
Grassley amendments to...
