News Releases

  • 09.08.2008

    Grassley Urges Continued Look at College Endowment Growth, Student Affordability Let me first thank Congressman Welch for chairing this roundtable discussion with me. College accessibility and affordability is a concern for those on both sides of the aisle, so I am happy to be working with him and Senator Baucus on this very important issue. In addition,...
  • 09.08.2008

    Grassley: $430,348 in Funding Released for Loras College    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Justice has released $430,348 to Loras College in Dubuque to help improve student literacy. Grassley helped secure these funds in the fiscal 2008 appropriations...
  • 09.08.2008

    Grassley: More Than $1.3 Million in Loans and Grants to Iowa from USDA    WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded grants totaling $1,335,190 to Iowa through the Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program and the Intermediary Relending Program.   “These...
  • 09.05.2008

    Grassley: $76,020 to the Allamakee Community School District from U.S. Department of Justice                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awarded a $76,020 grant to the Allamakee Community School District...
  • 09.05.2008

    ICYMI: Senator Grassley Keeps Pressure on Non-profit Hospitals-Wall Street Journal Read about Senator Grassley's efforts to keep up the pressure on non-profit hospitals in this Wall Street Journal article.
  • 09.05.2008

    Grassley: More Than $23.1 Million in Loans to Ringgold County Hospital from USDA    WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has approved a guaranteed loan of $14,480,000 and a direct loan of $8,700,000 to Ringgold County Hospital through the Community Facility...
  • 09.05.2008

    Grassley: $519,046 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Justice                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has released grants totaling $519,046 to Iowa through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant...
  • 09.05.2008

    Grassley: $73,690 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Education    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that $73,690 in funds have been released from the U.S. Department of Education for the Iowa State Education Association for an international trade education project. The funds were secured by Grassley in the fiscal 2008 appropriations...
  • 09.05.2008

    Grassley Q&A: Keeping in touch    Q: What is your 99 county tour? A: I have visited each of Iowa’s 99 counties each year since 1980, when I was first elected to the United States Senate. Every year in every county I hold town hall meetings, tour different kinds of businesses and talk with employees, speak at service clubs, and meet...
  • 09.04.2008

    Grassley: $274,804 to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services               WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $274,804 to Iowa.   The funds have been awarded as described...
  • 09.04.2008

    Grassley: $89,435 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Justice               WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awarded an $89,435 grant to the Four Oaks Family Children’s Services in Cedar Rapids.   “The funds...
  • 09.04.2008

    Grassley: $242,391 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Justice                  WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has released grants totaling $242,391 to Iowa through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice...
  • 09.04.2008

    Grassley, Welch Release Participant List for September 8, 2008, College Endowment Roundtable; Also, Reading Materials Posted   CONTACTS: Jill Gerber (Grassley) at 202/224-6522 Andrew Savage (Welch) at 202/225-4115   Grassley, Welch Release Participant List for September 8, 2008, College Endowment Roundtable; Also, Reading Materials...
  • 09.04.2008

    Grassley: Must Do More to Limit Prescription Drug Abuse                WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today raised concerns over the continued rise in prescription drug use following the release of 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The survey shows that while illicit drug use...
  • 09.04.2008

    Grassley Asks Why Iowa Shortchanged               WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley is asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to account for the fact that nine counties in Iowa were passed over despite being eligible for federal funds from the Emergency Conservation Program designed for...
  • 09.04.2008

    Grassley: More Than $1.4 Million to Iowa from USDA   WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded 9 grants totaling $1,433,500 to Iowa through the Value-Added Producer Grant Program.   “When we originally put these grants in place, we saw immediate returns on...
  • 09.03.2008

    Grassley: $372,634 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Justice   For Immediate Release Wednesday, September 3, 2008   Grassley: $372,634 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Justice   WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is providing grants...
  • 09.03.2008

    Grassley: $354,246 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Homeland Security    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $354,246 grant to Iowa through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.               “The storms...
  • 09.03.2008

    Grassley: Pottawattamie County Receives Disaster Declaration                WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley said the U.S. Small Business Administration has made Pottawattamie County eligible for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Physical Loans. The loans are available to...
  • 09.03.2008

    Grassley Applauds Iowan’s Selection as American Legion Commander               WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today congratulated David K. Rehbein of Ames following after he was elected national Commander of the American...