News Releases

  • 12.03.2008

    Grassley: More Than $3.3 Million in Loans for Rural Development in Dysart                WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development is awarding a $1.5 million direct loan and a $1,888,342 conditional commitment for a...
  • 12.02.2008

    Transcription of Senators Grassley's Agriculture News Conference Call        GRASSLEY: Last week, I told you all about a new Government Accountability Office report, a report that I had requested. The report outlined many instances where the Department of Agriculture made nearly $50 million worth of potentially improper payments...
  • 12.02.2008

    Keeping in Touch: Grassley invites Iowans to use new website    Iowans take seriously the privilege to serve as ground zero every four years on the presidential campaign trail. Asking tough questions and expecting thorough answers are the rule, not the exception, in the Hawkeye State.   As Iowa’s senior U.S. Senator, I appreciate the high...
  • 11.26.2008

    Transcript of Senator Grassley's Capitol Hill Report       SEN. GRASSLEY HOLDS A NEWS TELECONFERENCE NOVEMBER 26, 2008 SPEAKER:  SEN. CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, R-IOWA   MODERATOR:  The following is an unrehearsed interview with Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley speaking to you live from his farm in New Hartford.  Participating in...
  • 11.26.2008

    $601,266 in Assistance to Firefighters Grants to Iowa    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded grants totaling $601,266 to eight communities in Iowa through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.              ...
  • 11.25.2008

    Grassley: Federal Treasury Not a Cash Cow Lincoln Law Recovers Billions, Puts Wrongdoers Out to Pasture    Households in Iowa are trimming back spending and finding ways to save money. Triggered by meltdowns on Wall Street, job losses, housing foreclosures and tight credit, the crisis in consumer confidence is putting even more pressure on the...
  • 11.25.2008

    Transcript of Senator Grassley's Agriculture Radio Show    SEN. GRASSLEY HOLDS A NEWS TELECONFERENCE   NOVEMBER 25, 2008   SPEAKER: SEN. CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, R-IOWA   GRASSLEY: Happy Thanksgiving to everybody.   Say, I've got several points I want to make on a story that I think came out yesterday. And my interest in something...
  • 11.25.2008

    Obama Cites Grassley Report WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today released a report by the Government Accountability Office that said the U.S. Department of Agriculture has made nearly $50 million worth of potentially improper payments to farmers who exceed income eligibility limits put in place by Congress.  The 2002 farm bill prohibited payments...
  • 11.25.2008

    Deadline to Request Inaugural Tickets Quickly Approaching, Lottery Will be Used to Distribute    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowans have until December 1 to submit their name for tickets to his office for the Inauguration of the new president.  It’s expected that each member of the Iowa congressional delegation will...
  • 11.24.2008

    Grassley Q & A: Winterizing    Q: What are some tips for an Iowa winter? A: Winter in Iowa can be pretty harsh for even the most seasoned Iowans. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is reporting that Iowa and other central parts of the United States should have a warmer than normal winter but I’ll still be layered up with a...
  • 11.24.2008

    Obama's Economic Team    M E M O R A N D U M   TO:      Reporters and Editors FR:      Jill Kozeny, 202/224-1308             for U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa            ...
  • 11.22.2008

    ICYMI: Investigation Uncovers Radio Host's Ties to Drug Company- New York Times  Click here to view a New York Times story explaining how an investigation lead by Senator Grassley unveiled a relationship between a prominent radio host and a drug company.
  • 11.21.2008

    Geithner as Treasury Secretary for Obama Administration    M E M O R A N D U M   TO:      Reporters and Editors FR:      Jill Kozeny, 202/224-1308             for U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of...
  • 11.21.2008

    Grassley questions pharmaceutical consulting firm about off-label drug information              WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley has asked a pharmaceutical consulting company to describe its work in disseminating off-label information about prescription drugs, as indicated in previous website...
  • 11.20.2008

    ICYMI: Baucus, Grassley Wade Into Quality of Service Debate - Congress Daily Click here to view a Congress Daily new article detailing Senators Grassley and Baucus discussion on quality of health care service.
  • 11.20.2008

    Capitol Hill Report Transcript   OPERATOR: 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 Chris Johnson with KGRN Radio in Grinnell, and Art Cullen, with The Storm Lake Times in Storm Lake.   The first question will be from...
  • 11.20.2008

    ICYMI: Senators Moving Quickly to Install Bailout Watchdog - The Washington Post Click here to read about Senator Grassley's work to make sure oversight is excercised over economic stability funds.
  • 11.20.2008

    $588,983 for Iowa Byways                WASHINGTON—Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration has awarded six grants totaling $588,983 to the Iowa Department of Transportation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for byway...
  • 11.19.2008

    $320,484 in Assistance to Firefighters Grants to Iowa    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded grants totaling $320,484 to Iowa through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.               “The storms Iowans...
  • 11.19.2008

    Grassley News Confence Call Transcription    GRASSLEY: Good morning, everybody.   Of course, we're in Washington for a lame duck session of Congress, probably just one week long. I don't know for sure that we won't be back in December, but I'd be very surprised if we were.   The issues are the $25 billion package of Big three automakers...