Grassley Honored for Leadership in Agriculture
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today received the Golden Triangle Award from the National Farmers Union. The Golden Triangle Award is the organization's highest award and given to members of Congress who have demonstrated leadership on issues relevant to America's family farmers, ranchers and rural...
$200,000 to Iowa State University from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a $200,000 competitive grant to Iowa State University through the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program.
"These funds will help Iowa State work with people throughout the...
Senator Grassley's Floor Speech Tribute to Dr. Norman Borlaug
Transcript of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley
Tribute to Dr. Norman Borlaug
Delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate
Thank you, Mr. President. I come to the floor today to pay tribute to a fellow Iowan, Dr. Norman Borlaug, a 1970 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. That honor of Dr. Borlaug,...
$926,700 to Iowa State University for Midwest Transportation Consortium
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a grant of $926,700 to the Midwest Transportation Consortium housed at Iowa State University through the University Transportation Centers program.
"Iowa State University has...
More Than $1.8 Million to Des Moines from the U.S. Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded a $1,819,101 grant to Des Moines.
"These funds will help keep impaired drivers off the road and help save lives,"...
$48,000 Released to the University of Northern Iowa from Department of Education
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has released $48,000 to the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. The funding comes through the fiscal 2009 appropriations process.
"These funds will help the University of...
$986,719 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received two competitive grants totaling $986,719 from the National Science Foundation.
Iowa State University will use the money as shown...
Grassley Statement on the Death of Dr. Norman Borlaug
Senator Chuck Grassley released the following statement regarding the death of Dr. Norman Borlaug.
“I am honored to have known Norm Borlaug. He was a remarkable man and a true son of the Iowa soil. A tenacity found through wrestling, a love of the soil and a twist of fate...
Grassley Q & A: Farm Safety
Q: What can Iowans do to help increase farm safety?
A: National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 20-26, and provides an excellent opportunity to promote and inform the general public about issues related to farm safety rightas the harvest season begins. National Farm Safety and Health Week was first...
$261,000 to Iowa Chronic Care Consortium
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $261,000 competitive grant to the Iowa Chronic Care Consortium in Des Moines.
The Iowa Chronic Care Consortium will use the money to help pay for a telehealth network grant program.
Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Guidance and Applications Released
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency released grant guidance and application materials for the 2009 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program.
The application period opens Monday, September...
$200,000 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 released $200,000 to the Iowa Governors Office of Drug Control Policy through the Edward Byrne Memorial Congressionally Recommended Awards program in the fiscal 2009 appropriations...
$135,099 to Iowa State University for Economic Development
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration has awarded a $135,099 grant to Iowa State University.
"These funds should help Iowa State University continue to provide technical assistance and research tools to help...
Nearly $3.8 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 $3,777,510 grant to the Iowa Department of Justice in Des Moines through the fiscal 2009 Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program.
The Iowa...
$952,884 to Iowa State University from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa State University has received a $952,884 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
Iowa State University will use the money to help pay for a project titled, "CDI-Type II: Dimensionality –Reduction and...
Nearly $2.4 Million to Iowa from HUD
WASHINGTON — Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Iowa will receive grants totaling $2,377,626 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funding comes from the Community Development Block Grants program and the HOME program.
"These funds will help provide decent, safe housing options for Iowans...
Transcript of Senator Grassley's News Conference Call with Iowa Reporters
GRASSLEY: Hello, everybody.
In advance of what the president might say tonight, and particularly what he might say on health care -- and, by the way, I do look forward to hearing what he has to say -- and...
Grassley comment on President Obama's Address to Congress
Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance, issued this comment about the President’s address to a Joint Session of Congress regarding health care reform.
“There’s support across the political...
$476,000 to Indian Hills Community College
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has released $476,000 to Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. The funds were awarded through the fiscal 2009 appropriations process.
"The biofuels industry has tremendous potential for Iowa," Grassley said. "These...
Grassley Comment on Health Care Debate in Advance of President’s Address to Congress
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