News Releases

  • 08.22.2008

    Grassley Q&A: College Savings Month   Q: What is College Savings Month? A: College Savings Month is designed to raise awareness and encourage Americans to save for educational expenses. It’s become increasingly important to save for college as increases in college tuition continue to exceed the rate of inflation, public assistance to students...
  • 08.22.2008

    Grassley: $344,510 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation    WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Iowa State University has received a grant of $344,510 from the National Science Foundation.    “Iowa State University has a long history of doing excellent research,” Grassley said. “These funds...
  • 08.22.2008

    Grassley: $240,000 to Iowa State University from Department of Commerce                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, has awarded a $240,000 grant to Iowa State University.    “These funds...
  • 08.22.2008

    Grassley: $5 Million Loan to Grundy Electric Cooperative from USDA                WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development is awarding a $5 million loan to the Grundy Electric Cooperative in Trenton, Missouri which...
  • 08.22.2008

    Grassley: $20,040 to Dubuque 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 a $20,040 grant to Dubuque through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant...
  • 08.22.2008

    Grassley: $500,000 to Des Moines from the U.S. Department of Transportation                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded a grant of $500,000 to Des...
  • 08.21.2008

    Grassley, Harkin ask for re-issue of converter box coupons to victims of Iowa severe weather    WASHINGTON—Senators Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin and the rest of the Iowa delegation today sent a letter to the National Telecommunications Information Administration asking the Administration to re-issue digital converter-box coupons to victims of...
  • 08.21.2008

    Grassley: $765,722 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 $765,722 to Iowa.   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has...
  • 08.21.2008

    Grassley: $179,999 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Iowa State University has received a grant of $179,999 from the National Science Foundation.    “Iowa State University has a long history of doing excellent research,” Grassley said. “These funds will allow them...
  • 08.21.2008

    Grassley: $5,000 to Iowa from the National Endowment for the Humanities    WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded two grants totaling $5,000 to Iowa.   “These funds will help bring these exhibitions to libraries in Des Moines,” Grassley said. “I hope people will take...
  • 08.21.2008

    Grassley: $432,081 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 two grants totaling $432,081 to Iowa through the Developing and Enhancing Statewide...
  • 08.21.2008

    Grassley: $311,250 to the University of Iowa for Cancer Biology Research                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the National Cancer Institute has awarded a grant of $311,250 to the University of Iowa.   The University of Iowa will use the funds to help pay...
  • 08.21.2008

    Draft report on Medicare fraud numbers M E M O R A N D U M To:     Reporters and Editors Re:     Draft report on Medicare fraud numbers Da:     Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008     Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction over Medicare, made the following comment on...
  • 08.20.2008

    Energy Security   Although the countdown to the first day of school may preoccupy the minds of most school-age Iowans, there are plenty of diversions to help families enjoy the final days of summer vacation and begin the first days of school. First, Iowans can take advantage of life’s simpler pleasures. Enjoy a taste of late summer wholesome goodness...
  • 08.20.2008

    Grassley: $250,000 to the River Hills Community Health Center             WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant of $250,000 to the River Hills Community Health Center in...
  • 08.20.2008

    Grassley: $48,360 to the Iowa Criminal and Justice Planning Agency from the 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 grant of $48,360 to the Iowa Criminal and Justice Planning...
  • 08.20.2008

    Grassley: $621,942 to Iowa from the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion                WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has awarded grants totaling $621,942 to...
  • 08.20.2008

    Grassley Asks for Expedited Review of Child Labor Violations at Agriprocessors                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today asked the Iowa Attorney General for expedited consideration of the 57 child labor violations that have been referred to his office by the Iowa Department of...
  • 08.19.2008

    Grassley: $331,170 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 $331,170 to Iowa through the Community Facility Grant program.   “These funds will help fund equipment and facility improvements to continue to provide the best...
  • 08.19.2008

    Grassley: $286,899 to the Eastern Iowa Community College District from U.S. Department of Education   WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $286,899 grant to the Eastern Iowa Community College District.   “These funds will help the Eastern Iowa Community College District provide the...