Grassley Files Amicus Brief in False Claims Case Before Supreme Court
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today filed an amicus curiaebrief i a case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court that would decide if government subcontractors who commit fraud are liable under the False Claims Act. The case, Allison Engine Company, Inc. v. United States ex rel....
Grassley comment on Inspector General Report on oversight of conflicts of interest with NIH granteesM E M O R A N D U MTO: Reporters and EditorsFR: Jill Kozeny, 202/224-1308for U.S. Senator Chuck GrassleyRE: New Inspector General Reporton Conflicts of Interest in NIH GrantsDA: Friday, January 18, 2008U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley issued the comment below...
Grassley Q & A: Earned Income Tax Credit
Q: What is the Earned Income Tax Credit?
A: The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit that greatly reduces or even eliminates the federal tax, including the payroll taxes, paid by lower income workers. It’s designed to help reduce poverty by giving substantial tax...
Grassley Announces Availability of Drug Free Communities Grants
WASHINGTON-Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Office of National Drug Control Policy is making $19 million in Drug Free Communities Support Program Funds available to approximately 150 communities NATIONWIDE. Applications are now available and will be accepted through Friday, March...
Grassley: $9.3 Million in Energy Assistance to Iowa
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released $9,337,881 million to Iowa through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). These funds are part of the...
$742,500 Released to Clinton from House and Urban Development
WASHINGTON— Sen. Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is releasing $742,500 to Clinton for the redevelopment of Liberty Square .
The funds come from the Economic Development Initiative Special Project Grants which were...
highway commission report
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and Editors
Re: Commission on highway funding
Da: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008
A bipartisan commission created under the 2005 highway law today released its long-awaited report, recommending an increase of up to 40 cents per gallon in the federal gasoline tax. Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the...
EU lags on agricultural biotech approval
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and Editors
To: Reporters and Editors
Re: European Union agricultural biotech policies
Da: Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Finance Committee, with jurisdiction over international trade, today made the following comment on the failure of the...
Grassley Yearly Meetings in Every Iowa County Begin This Week
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today reminded Iowans that he will once again begin his annual tour of Iowa’s 99 counties with visits to 12 counties this week.
“These meetings help generate...
Yale details increased student aid
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and editors
Re: Yale announcement on student aid
Da: Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Finance Committee, with jurisdiction over tax policy, has a long-standing interest in tax-exempt policy. Last September, the committee held a hearing that focused in part...
Office of Civil Rights hearing agreed to
For Immediate Release
Monday, January 14, 2008
Agriculture Committee Agrees to Grassley Request for Hearing on Office of Civil Rights
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the Senate Agriculture Committee has...
National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission Reported to Favor Gas Tax
According to media reports, a public-private panel next week will recommend increasing the federal gasoline tax as part of long-awaited recommendations on revamping surface transportation financing. A majority of the 12-member National Surface Transportation Policy...
FBI Mismanagement of Money Used in Undercover Investigations
Senator Chuck Grassley made the following statement after the Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General released a scathing report that showed mismanagement of money used in undercover investigations. The report included an example of a FISA warrant being halted because of...
Grassley: DHS Extends Filing Deadline for Chemical Security Site Assessments of Agriculture Facilities
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the Department of Homeland Security has indefinitely extended the filing deadline for agricultural facilities or operations that would be required to register chemicals of interest as required by...
Grassley Begins Annual Visits to Every Iowa County
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today that he will once again begin his annual tour of Iowa ’s 99 counties with visits to 12 counties during the week of January...
Grassley: $235,049 to Four Iowa Fire Departments
WASHINGTON– Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $235,049 in grants to four Iowa fire departments. The funds are through the Assistance to Firefighter Grant...
Grassley Q & A: Universal Letter Writing Week
Q: What is Universal Letter Writing Week?
A: Universal Letter Writing Week is observed every January. The purpose is to encourage people across the world to sit down and write a hand-written letter to a loved one, friend, city official or even members of Congress. I’ve received...
Grassley Announces Two Students Selected to Senate Youth Program
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Danielle Hoksins of Baxter and Lindsey Van Beek of Inwood have been selected to participate in the 46th Annual United States Senate Youth Program. Hoskins and Van Beek will receive $5,000 scholarships and will serve as delegates for the...
Grassley works to expand export opportunities for Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is on an international trade trip this week where he’s addressing issues that affect Iowa agriculture with officials in Morocco, Turkey, the Czech Republic and Spain...
What’s Ahead in 2008
By U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley
On a crisp winter night in early January, Iowans once again successfully kicked off another presidential nominating contest. In 1,781 precincts across the state, a record number of caucus-goers underscored how seriously Iowans uphold their civic duty and passion for electoral...
