News Releases

  • 06.06.2008

    Grassley: Over $9 million to the Iowa Department of Human Services from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have awarded a $9,237,500 grant to the Iowa Department...
  • 06.06.2008

    Grassley: National Emergency Grant Needed after Iowa Tornado            WASHINGTON– Senator Chuck Grassley, along with Senator Tom Harkin and Congressman Bruce Braley, sent a letter to Department of Labor Secretary Elaine Chao asking for quick consideration of Iowa’s request for a National Emergency Grant...
  • 06.06.2008

    Grassley: Nearly $2 million to Iowa from the Federal Highway Administration WASHINGTON– Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the Federal Highway Administration has awarded grants to two Iowacounties totaling $1,856,496.   “These funds will provide greater safety on Iowa’s highways,” Grassley said.   The Federal Highway Administration has...
  • 06.06.2008

    GRASSLEY URGES TORNADO VICTIMS TO VISIT DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS    NEW HARTFORD- Senator Chuck Grassley today urged victims of the recent Northeast Iowa tornadoes to visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Centers open in New Hartford, Parkersburg and...
  • 06.06.2008

    Grassley Q & A: Digital Television    Q: What is Digital Television? A:  Digital Television (DTV) is a new type of broadcasting technology that enables television stations to provide clearer pictures and better sound quality than can currently be provided in over-the-air or analog signals. DTV is able to offer television stations the...
  • 06.05.2008

    Hope and Heroes Among the Hurt    Floor Statement of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa F-5 Tornado Slams Northeast Iowa on May 25, 2008 Hope and Heroes Among the Hurt To view the speech in its entirety click http://www.criticalmention.com/report/5032x23698.htm   Mr. President, today I want to pay tribute to the victims of the devastating...
  • 06.05.2008

    Grassley Offers Internships to Iowa College Students, New Graduates                WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today encouraged young Iowans interested in government to apply for fall internships in his Washington , D.C. and Iowa District offices. The fall internship program begins on...
  • 06.05.2008

    Grassley questions participation of national organizations in ethanol smear campaign                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today made clear his disappointment in the decision of the National Retail Federation and National Restaurant Association to participate in an ethanol smear...
  • 06.05.2008

    Grassley: $100,000 to Iowa in loans and grants from USDA    WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Development has awarded a guaranteed loan of $85,000 and a grant of $15,000 to the Project Restore Foundation in Stuart through the Community Facility Guaranteed Loan...
  • 06.05.2008

    Grassley: $76,468 to Graceland College from Health and Human Services WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $76,468 grant to Graceland College in Lamoni.   GracelandCollege will use the grant funds to help pay for a project titled “Advanced Education Nursing...
  • 06.05.2008

    Grassley Works to Give Employers Better Tool to Verify Work Eligibility of Employees               WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today introduced legislation to reauthorize the E-Verify program, formerly the Basic Pilot program, a web-based tool that allows employers to verify the work...
  • 06.04.2008

    ETHANOL STATEMENTS AT U.N. FOOD CONFERENCE Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance and a senior member of the Agriculture Committee, today made the following comment on statements regarding U.S. ethanol policy at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization conference on climate change, bioenergy and food in...
  • 06.04.2008

    $196,980 Released to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development          WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is releasing $196,980 to Homeward Inc., in Clarion.   The money comes from the Economic Development Initiative Special...
  • 06.04.2008

    Grassley: $520,000 to the University of Iowa from the Administration on Development Disabilities                WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Administration on Development Disabilities has awarded a $520,000 grant to the University of...
  • 06.03.2008

    Grassley: More Assistance Needed for Livestock Producers   WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley today wrote Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer urging him to increase funding for the promotion of pork and beef export markets.              Grassley asked for increased funding for the Market Access...
  • 06.03.2008

    Floor Statement of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa on S.3036, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Bill   Mr. President.  On April 24th of this year, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on tax aspects of a cap and trade program.  The Director of the Congressional Budget Office, Peter Orszag, testified about the economic impact of...
  • 06.03.2008

    FLOOR STATEMENT OF U.S. SENATOR CHUCK GRASSLEY OF IOWA ON S.3036, THE LIEBERMAN-WARNER CLIMATE SECURITY BILL Mr. President.  On April 24th of this year, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on tax aspects of a cap and trade program.  The Director of the Congressional Budget Office, Peter Orszag, testified about the economic impact of a cap...
  • 06.03.2008

    Grassley: $35,554 to Iowa from U.S. Department of Education    WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $35,554 grant to the University of Iowa through the Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship Program.   “These funds will help faculty at the University of Iowa learn...
  • 06.03.2008

    Grassley: More than $1 million to Iowa in loans and grants from USDA    WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Development has awarded loans and grants totaling $1,058,210 to Dows, Kamrar and Storm Lake through the Community Facility Guaranteed Loan Program and the Economic Impact...
  • 06.03.2008

    Good Samaritan Student visits Grassley               WASHINGTON – Tianna Sullivan, accompanied by her mother Donna Sullivan of Osage, visited with Senator Chuck Grassley recently during a visit to Washington, D.C.               ...