News Releases

  • 08.06.2008

    Grassley: More Than $1 Million 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 $1,052,157 in funds to the Iowa Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy to help fight drug and alcohol abuse.   “These funds will be used to provide...
  • 08.06.2008

    Grassley: $609,396 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation   WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Iowa State University has received two grants totaling $609,396 from the National Science Foundation.    “Iowa State University has a long history of doing excellent research,” Grassley said. “These funds...
  • 08.06.2008

    Grassley: $316,970 to the University of Iowa for Clinical Research Related to Neurological Disorders WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has awarded a grant of $316,970 to the University of Iowa.   The Universityof Iowa will use the funds to help pay for a project titled...
  • 08.06.2008

    Grassley: $580,000 to Newton from Department of Commerce WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, has awarded a $580,000 grant to Trinity in Newton.    The funds are being used to help develop a parcel of land to provide storage space for Trinity, a manufacturer...
  • 08.05.2008

    Grassley Completes 99 County Tour With Four Town Hall Meetings WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that he will finish his annual visit to every Iowa county on August 25. This year he’ll complete his tour by holding town hall meetings in Black Hawk, Buchanan, Chickasaw and Howard counties.   Grassley said these meetings are an important part...
  • 08.04.2008

    Grassley: $571,650 to the University of Iowa for Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation Research WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has awarded two grants totaling $571,650 to the University of Iowa.   The Universityof Iowa will receive a $337,500 grant to help pay for a...
  • 08.04.2008

    Grassley Comments on Release of $85 million to Iowa for Flood Damage Senator Chuck Grassley released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released $100 million to Iowa, Indiana and Wisconsin for Community Development Block Grants.  Iowa received $85 million.  This money was part of a supplemental...
  • 08.01.2008

    Grassley asks Attorney General to ensure Military Personnel Votes Count WASHINGTON —Senator Chuck Grassley today joined several other members of Congress asking Attorney General Michael Mukasey to ensure the Federal Voting Assistance Program is carried out and military personnel and their dependents are given the opportunity to vote in the upcoming 2008...
  • 08.01.2008

    Grassley: $202,920 to Iowa City from the U.S. Department of Transportation             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a grant of $202,920 to Iowa...
  • 08.01.2008

    Grassley Q&A: Midwestern Disaster Tax Relief Bill    Q: What is the Midwestern Disaster Tax Relief Bill? A: I’ve been working to get Congress to act on a tax relief package for flood and tornado victims throughout the Midwest and especially in Iowa . The bipartisan bill I put together would provide $3.96 billion in federal tax relief for...
  • 08.01.2008

    Grassley: $65,000 to KALA Radio at St. Ambrose University in Davenport               WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded a $65,000 grant to St. Ambrose University’s KALA-FM in Davenport through the Community Service Grant...
  • 08.01.2008

    Amerithrax investigation M E M O R A N D U M   TO:      Reporters and Editors FR:      Beth Levine for Senator Grassley RE:      Amerithrax investigation DA:      Friday, August 1, 2008   Senator Chuck Grassley released the following statement...
  • 08.01.2008

    Grassley: $430,348 to the University of Northern Iowa from U.S. Department of Education WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $430,348 grant to the University of Northern Iowa’s College of Education through the Fund for the Improvement of Education Awards Program.   “These funds will...
  • 08.01.2008

    Grassley: Nearly $315,000 in Loans and Grants to Carroll County from USDA WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a $134,000 loan and a $181,000 grant to Carroll County through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program.   The funds will be used to...
  • 07.31.2008

    Grassley: Nearly $1.4 Million 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 a $1,393,190 grant to the Iowa Department of Justice in Des Moines through the STOP Violence...
  • 07.31.2008

    Grassley: $480,001 to the University of Iowa from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the University of Iowa has received a grant of $480,001 from the National Science Foundation.    “The University of Iowa has a long history of doing excellent research,” Grassley said. “These funds will allow...
  • 07.31.2008

    Iowa Granted Flexibility for Hawk-I and Medicaid Program Participants Senator Chuck Grassley today made the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it would temporarily allow Iowa and its Medicaid and Hawk-I Program enrollees several areas of flexibility following the devastating floods and tornadoes that hit the...
  • 07.31.2008

    Grassley Gifted and Talented Education Provisions Included in Higher Education Bill that Clears Senate                           WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that provisions for gifted and talented education that he has pushed...
  • 07.31.2008

    Grassley Disaster Tax Relief Bill Objected To Background:  Late tonight, Senator Grassley asked for Unanimous Consent for the Senate to bring up and pass the Disaster Tax Relief Bill that he has spearheaded.  The bill would provide targeted assistance to families and businesses in 10 states throughout the central United States to help those who...
  • 07.31.2008

    Grassley: $984,000 released to the University of Northern Iowa from U.S. Department of Energy             WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy will release $984,000 to the University of Northern Iowa’s Agriculture Based Industrial Lubricants Program in...