Transcription of Senator Grassley's Agriculture News Conference
GRASSLEY: As Congress returns from the summer break, committees and senators are gearing up for another stretch of legislative work probably going till near Christmas except for time off for Thanksgiving.
This week, the...
$630,999 to Iowa Universities from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the National Science Foundation has awarded two competitive grants totaling $630,999 to Iowa State University and the University of Iowa.
The National Science Foundation will distribute the funds as shown...
$350,000 to Boys and Girls Home Residential Treatment Centers in Sioux City
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has released $350,000 to the Boys and Girls Home Residential Treatment Centers in Sioux...
$139,650 to Iowa from FEMA
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a total of $139,650 to Iowa through the Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program.
"These funds will help provide emergency personnel with proper tools to help keep their...
More Than $9.6 Million to Iowa for Disaster Recovery
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has awarded funds totaling $9,637,508.44 to Iowa as the state continues its recovery from severe storms, tornadoes, heavy rain and flooding in 2008.
"Iowans...
Grassley Q & A: Constitution Day
Q: What is Constitution Day?
A: On September 17, 1787, the Constitutional Convention signed the newly written Constitution of the United States of America. The anniversary of that momentous event is an opportunity to reflect on the principles our country is founded on and what it means to be an...
$602,093 to Iowa Universities from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the National Science Foundation has awarded two competitive grants totaling $602,093 to Iowa State University and the University of Iowa.
The National Science Foundation will distribute the funds as shown...
More Than $1.9 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 $1,909,000 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...
More Than $1.2 Million to Iowa from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded three competitive grants totaling $1,200,400 to Iowa.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will distribute the money as shown...
$1.3 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 a total of $1.3 million to Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge and the Iowa Department of Public...
Grassley Welcomes Resolution of Question of SIGTARP’s Independence
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To: Reporters and Editors
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Re: SIGTARP independence
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$350,009 to Palo Senior Citizens Housing from USDA
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a $350,009 loan to Palo Senior Citizens Housing in Atkins through the Rural Rental Housing Direct Loan Program.
"This money will help Palo Senior Citizens...
$983,000 to Guttenberg for Economic Development
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration has awarded a $983,000 grant to Guttenberg.
"These funds should help generate economic growth and new jobs in Guttenberg," Grassley said. "This kind of public-private partnership can...
USDA purchasing $30 million in pork for nutrition programs
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To: Reporters and Editors
Re: USDA purchasing $30 million in pork for nutrition programs
Senator...
Comment about EPA administrators visit to Iowa
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To: Reporters and Editors
Re: Comment about EPA administrators visit to Iowa
Senator Chuck Grassley today...
New York Times Article Describing Senators’ Inquiries to Group Purchasing Organizations
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Transcription of Senator Grassley's Capitol Hill Report
STAFF: The following is an unrehearsed interview with Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, speaking to you live from Boone.
Participating in today's public affairs program are Janelle Tucker with KMCH Radio in Manchester, and Melissa...
Grassley to Host EPA Officials at Area Family Farm
WASHINGTON -- Tomorrow, Senator Chuck Grassley will be hosting officials from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Iowa. Grassley asked the EPA to come to Iowa for a first-hand look at family farming, after learning that the government official who heads the department writing the guidelines...
Grassley comment on SEC IG report about the SEC and Madoff
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TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: SEC IG report on Madoff
Senator Chuck Grassley today issued a comment regarding a new report of the Inspector General for the Securities and Exchange Commission about...
$204,390 to Iowa Falls from the Federal Aviation Administration
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a $204,390 grant to Iowa.
"This funding will help improve the safety and service provided at Iowa Falls Municipal Airport and help provide...
