$423,869 to the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $423,869 competitive grant to the University of Iowa.
The University of Iowa will use the money to help pay for a research project titled, “Enantioselective Metabolism Influences PCB Developmental...
$275,000 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $275,000 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
Iowa State University will use the money to help pay for a project titled, “Collaborative Research: Security and Software...
Grassley Q&A: State of the Union
Q: What is the State of the Union address? A: The State of the Union address originated from Article II, Section 3 of the United States Constitution which states that the President, “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information on the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as...
$160,000 to the University of Iowa from U.S. Department of Education
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $160,000 grant to the University of Iowa through the Education Research Training program.
“These funds will give educators an opportunity to test new lessons to help improve students’...
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 Washington. Participating in today's public affairs program are Chuck Shockley with KLGA Radio in Algona and Mike Hohenbrink with Independence Bulletin Review in...
Grassley Continues Efforts to Shut Down Bailout Program
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today joined senators in co-sponsoring an amendment to the Debt Limit Extension bill that would end the Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP, immediately, and prevent another $319 billion in government spending. The amendment was defeated by a vote of...
Grassley Works to Close Loophole that Allows Terrorists to Stay in U.S.
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today introduced legislation to close a loophole in U.S. visa policy that allows foreigners to remain in the United States after they have had their visa revoked. Grassley...
Grassley Welcomes President’s Interest in Stopping Tax-delinquent Companies from Getting Federal Contracts
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To: Reporters and Editors
Fr: Jill Gerber for Sen. Grassley, 202/224-6522
Re: Tax-avoiding federal contractors
Da: Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010
On December 14, right after a story about federal employees not paying...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Conference Call with Iowa Reporters
GRASSLEY: I just came from the Judiciary Committee, where we're questioning the FBI director and leaders of the Department of State and Homeland Security. This hearing was scheduled following the December 25th bombing, to get to the bottom of how the Christmas Day...
Grassley asks hospitals about experiences with federal health information technology program
WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley has sent letters to 31 hospitals nationwide asking about their experiences in implementing the $19 billion federal health information technology program launched last year.
“Given the taxpayer investment and the investment of...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Agriculture News Conference Call
GRASSLEY: I'm going to be meeting tomorrow with the secretary of Commerce, Gary Locke. And I haven't had meetings with him before. And during our meeting, I want to bring up the importance of our country implementing free-trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and...
$20 Million to Rathbun Regional Water Association from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Rural Development has awarded a $20 million loan to Rathbun Regional Water Association in Centerville through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan program.
“This funding will make possible several needed...
Grassley Questions Severance Package for AIG Executive
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today asked the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) special master for compensation to explain why an AIG executive who resigned is entitled to a multi-million dollar severance agreement. The company received significant TARP money, and the federal special...
Grassley Call-in TV Show to Air Live on Wednesday, January 20
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that his monthly call-in show will air live on Wednesday, January 20, from 6:30-7 p.m. (Central Time) on television stations across Iowa.
“Ask Your Senator” will be broadcast from Washington, D.C. and can be seen live in communities served by...
Grassley Q&A: Oversight of Veteran’s Affairs
Q: Why do you conduct oversight of Veterans Affairs (VA)?
A: I regularly conduct pro-active and vigorous congressional oversight of the executive branch of government on behalf of taxpayers and beneficiaries of federal programs, including veterans. I recently received an internal memo from...
$360,396 to Iowa State University from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded a $360,396 grant to Iowa State University in Ames through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.
“This funding will help continue a tradition of outstanding...
What’s In Store for 2010
Many Americans look forward to a fresh start with each new calendar year. After weathering troubling times in the last decade, from terrorism attacks to sky-high taxpayer-financed bailouts and stimulus spending, high unemployment rates, catastrophic natural disasters, meltdowns in the mortgage markets, fears of a flu pandemic...
Grassley Leads Effort Questioning Administration on Pending Visa Security Units
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is leading a group of senators who are asking for answers from Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, about why pending applications for Visa Security units in several countries, including Yemen, have yet to be...
$93,536 to Iowa from HUD
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded a $93,536 grant through a competitive process to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission in Des Moines through the Education and Outreach Initiative in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Fair Housing...
$399,000 to Iowa State University from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded a $399,000 grant to Iowa State University in Ames through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.
“This funding will help continue a tradition of outstanding...
