Grassley urges caution on U.S. health overhaul
Grassley urges caution on U.S. health overhaul Wed Jul 29, 2009
By Donna Smith
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A leading U.S. Senate Republican helping negotiate a bipartisan agreement on a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system on Wednesday cautioned against rushing to reach a deal.
Senator...
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 Washington. Participating in today's public affairs program are Chris Johnson with KGRN Radio in Grinnell and Joe Benedict with the Fort Madison Daily Democrat in Fort Madison. The first...
Iowa Projects Included in Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Funding Bill
Parkersburg, Iowa City to receive money for roads due to tornado, flood damage
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that several Iowa projects were included in the Transportation, Housing...
$976,773 to the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded two competitive grants totaling $976,773 to the University of Iowa.
The...
$375,000 to the University of Iowa
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $375,000 competitive grant to the University of Iowa.
The University of Iowa will use the money from the National Institute on Deafness...
$36,480 to the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley said that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a $36,480 competitive grant to the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department.
"Firefighters put their lives on the line every day for the good of the community,"...
Grassley: Funding for Iowa projects included in spending bill
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley said that several Iowa projects were included in the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education spending bill that passed out of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Conference Call with Iowa Reporters
GRASSLEY: Thank you, everybody. Sorry I'm late.
I wrote to the secretary of state and the U.S. trade
representative this week to get a clear statement of President Obama's
position on ethanol tariff. I was -- I...
$500,000 to Fleenor Manufacturing in Pella from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Fleenor Manufacturing in Pella has received a $500,000 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
"This is a nice example of a small, Iowa business working to help lessen our dependence on foreign oil,"...
Grassley works for transparency in financial ties between doctors and industry
WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley is asking the National Navy Medical Center for information about its policies and practices requiring military doctors to report income from the pharmaceutical, medical device...
$607,586 to the Iowa Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning Agency
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has awarded two grants totaling $607,586 to the Iowa Criminal and Juvenile Justice...
$380,000 Released to Iowa from U.S. Department of Education
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has released $380,000 in congressionally directed funds to Iowa.
"These funds will help these colleges purchase resources for these projects designed to improve student learning," Grassley...
Grassley Seeks Clarification of U.S. Stance on Ethanol Tariff Before Nominee
WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is seeking clarification of the White House’s position on keeping the U.S. tariff on imported ethanol after a statement in favor of lifting the tariff from the President’s nominee for ambassador to Brazil.
“As a senator and as a...
$119,788 to the Dubuque County Historical Society
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the Institute of Museum and Library Services has awarded a $119,788 matching grant to the Dubuque County Historical Society through the Museums for America grant program for the Mathias...
Senators Express Concern Over Livestock Disaster Assistance Rules
WASHINGTON – A coalition of Senators is questioning if several new rules of the Livestock Indemnity Program will actually help farmers and ranchers if their herds incur losses from harsh...
$717,000 to the University of Iowa from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the University of Iowa has received a $717,000 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
The University of Iowa will use the money to help pay for a research project titled, "Strongly-Coupled Dusty...
Transcription of Senator Grassley's Agriculture News Conference Call
GRASSLEY: Today, I'm sending a letter to secretary of state and the U.S. trade representative clarifying the president's position on the ethanol tariff. I want an answer from the administration before the Senate votes on the nomination of Thomas...
Nearly $3.7 Million to Iowa for Head Start Projects
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded two grants totaling $3,693,105 to Iowa to help fund Head Start...
Grassley Q & A: Government Oversight
Q: Why is performing government oversight so important?
A: As a U.S. Senator, I work to make sure that laws are written in the best interest of Iowans and the entire country. The executive branch carries out those laws, and Congress has a duty to conduct oversight of how those laws are executed. It's my strong...
$714,000 Released to Loess Hills Area Education Agency 13
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has released $714,000 in congressionally directed funds to Loess Hills Area Education Agency 13 in Council Bluffs. Congress appropriated the funds through the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act.
"These...
