Grassley: $70,000 loan to Iowa from USDA
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has approved a conditional commitment for a $70,000 guaranteed loan to Regional Water in Avoca through the Water and Waste Disposal Guaranteed Loan program.
The funds will be used to help...
Senators scrutinize Legal Services Corporation spending, management
WASHINGTON — Senators Chuck Grassley and Pete Domenici are asking the Legal Services Corporation to account for its spending practices and management of resources as the legal aid corporation faces a possible budget shortfall.
Federal tax dollars provide about 99 percent of the...
Grassley: Visa Security Units not in place; allowed student to enter U.S. despite previous arrest
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley sought additional information and documents related to a student visa granted to an Egyptian national despite a previous arrest on his record. ...
There’s No Place Like Home
When Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz clicks together her heels, longingly repeating, “there’s no place like home,” the young girl from Kansas symbolically taps into expectations shared by generations of Americans.
Having a roof over one’s head goes beyond the most basic need that shelter provides for human...
Grassley Announces $50,000 to Iowa from Economic Development Administration
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration is awarding a $50,000 grant to the East Central Iowa Council of...
Grassley: More Than $1.5 Million to the University of Iowa for Deafness and Communicative Disorder Research
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the National Institute on Deafness and Communication Disorders has awarded a $1,573,824 grant to the University of...
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the University of Iowa has received a grant of $303,123 from the National Science Foundation.
“The University of Iowa has a long history of doing excellent research,” Grassley said. “These funds will allow them to continue that tradition.”
The funds will be used to help pay for a...
Grassley: $5 million loan to Tri-County 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 Tri-County Electric Cooperative in Rushford , Minnesota...
Promised Tax Cuts Versus Enacted Tax Hikes
Floor Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley
Promised Tax Cuts Versus Enacted Tax Hikes
Delivered Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Flip Flop Fish
Source of Deficit Reduction 1990-2000
Tax Hike Amnesia
Today I’m going to follow-up on my discussion from last week. The topic is election season promises of tax relief and the...
Grassley makes progress on legislation to help foster care kids get permanent, loving homes
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley said today that his legislation to help move kids in foster care to permanent home is scheduled for consideration on Friday by the Senate Committee on Finance. Grassley urged congressional leaders to find a way to achieve...
Grassley: $564,801 to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $564,801 in grants to Iowa through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
“These funds will help these fire departments provide training and purchase...
Grassley: $6,375 to Iowa from USDA
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development is awarding a $6,375 grant to the Good Neighbor Society in Manchester through the Community Facility Grant program.
The funds will help pay for an emergency wireless disaster preparedness...
Grassley: $608,112 to Northeast Iowa from the U.S. Department of Energy
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Energy is awarding a $608,112 grant to Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation and Development in...
Grassley: $867,154 to Iowa Universities from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Iowa State University and the University of Iowa have received grants totaling $867,154 from the National Science Foundation.
“Both Iowa State University and the University of Iowa have had long traditions of excellent...
Grassley Announces Workers in Marshalltown Eligible for Assistance
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that approximately 250 workers in Marshalltown are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance and Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance.
Workers from Lennox Manufacturing in Marshalltown who totally or partially lost...
Grassley: Trade Talks’ Collapse Means Lost Opportunity for U.S., Trade Partners
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and Editors
Re: WTO talks collapse
Da: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, which is responsible for trade policy, made the following comment on the collapse of World Trade Organization (WTO)...
WTO talks, concerns about current proposals
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Reporters and Editors
Fr: Jill Gerber for Sen. Grassley, 202/224-6522
Re: WTO talks
Da: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Sen. Chuck...
Grassley targets international drug traffickers
WASHINGTON –Senator Chuck Grassley yesterday introduced with Senators Joe Biden and Dianne Feinstein S. 3351, the Drug Trafficking Interdiction Assistance Act of 2008. The legislation would make it a felony offense to operate a self-propelled semi-submersible watercraft in international waters without claiming...
Grassley Leads Effort to Reauthorize Tool to Help Businesses
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today led a group of Senators in asking Majority Leader Harry Reid to ensure passage of legislation to reauthorize the E-Verify program which helps employers verify the work eligibility of new employees.
"Congress is running out of time to reauthorize and...
Grassley: $150,000 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 $150,000 grant to the Community Corrections Improvement Association in Cedar Rapids through the Weed...
