Farm Bill Passes Senate
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TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Farm Bill Passes Senate
DA: Thursday, May 15, 2008
Senator Chuck Grassley today made the following comment after he voted in support of the Farm, Nutrition and...
Grassley: $1.38 million to Iowa from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded guaranteed loan and grant funds totaling $1.38 million to 23 producers and two rural businesses in Iowa through the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency...
new GAO report on nursing home quality of care
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TO: Reporters and Editors
FR: Jill Kozeny, for Senator Grassley, 202/224-1308
Ashley Glacel, for Senator Kohl, 202/224-5364
RE: new GAO report on nursing home quality of care
DA: May 15, 2008
Senators Chuck Grassley and Herb Kohl have released a report of the Government Accountability...
Grassley Works to Improve Treatment for Service Members and Veterans
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that he has cosponsored legislation that will improve treatment for veterans and service members who have incurred mental injuries, better prepare them for stress associated with combat and increase care for military...
Grassley Introduces Legislation to Increase Penalties for Crimes Against Children
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley late yesterday introduced legislation that will further enhance the penalties for people convicted of crimes against...
Senate Farm Bill Conference Report Floor Consideration
Prepared Floor Statement of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley
This Farm Bill has been a very long process. Last fall when the Senate Agriculture Committee asked the Senate Finance Committee to help make up the budget shortfall that we faced, the Finance Committee stepped up to the...
Grassley: $148,435 to Palmer College of Chiropractic for Chiropractic Research
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $148,435 grant to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport.
Palmer College...
Grassley: $110,792 to Iowa State University from U.S. Department of Energy
WASHINGTON— Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Iowa State University will receive $110,792 from the U.S. Department of Energy.
“Iowa State has a history of conducting good research, and these funds will...
Grassley: $45,000 to the University of Iowa from U.S. Department of Energy
WASHINGTON— Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the University of Iowa will receive $45,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy.
“These funds will continue the tradition of great research...
U.S.-COLOMBIA TRADE AGREEMENT REMARKS AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
Prepared Remarks of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Good afternoon. I'm glad to be here to discuss the merits of the U.S.-Colombia trade promotion agreement.
It's an appropriate day to hold this event. Saturday marked the one-year anniversary of the May 10th bipartisan trade deal...
Strategic Petroleum Reserve
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TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: Senate votes to
DA: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Senator Chuck Grassley today made the following comment after the Senate voted to temporarily stop filling the...
Grassley: $187,500 to Iowa for Deafness and Communication Disorders Research
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $187,500 grant to the University of Iowa.
The Universityof Iowa will use the...
Grassley: $984,000 to Iowa Central Community College from U.S. Department of Energy
WASHINGTON— Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Iowa Central Community College will receive $984,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy.
“This will fill an important need as the...
Grassley Announces Availability of Homeland Security Grants
WASHINGTON-Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the Department of Homeland Security released grant guidance and application materials for the 2008 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program. Applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, May 27,...
Grassley: $92,913 to Indian Hills Community College
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $92,913 grant to Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa.
The fund will help provide scholarships for...
Grassley Announces Availability of Community Law Enforcement Grants
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is providing community policing grants, training, publications, best practices, and technical assistance to state, local,...
Grassley: $149,998 to Drake University from U.S. Department of Education
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $149,998 grant to Drake University, School of Education. The grant is funded by the Department of Education, Rehabilitation Long-Term Training – Rehabilitation...
Grassley Q&A: Student Loans
Q: How has the credit crunch affected student loans?
A: Turmoil in the financial markets that started with the bursting of the home mortgage bubble has affected other types of loans. There have been reports of lenders across the country leaving the student loan business altogether, leading some to worry that...
Grassley: Nearly $7.8 million to Iowa Department of Transportation from the U.S. Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation is giving $7,799,200 to the Iowa Department of Transportation.
...
Grassley: Ethanol has Unfairly become Punching Bag for High Food/Energy Rhetoric
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley is again leading efforts to ensure the United States continues to develop and use ethanol and other biofuels. Grassley today sent a letter with several colleagues to voice strong opposition to any request to partially or...
