News Releases

Grassley, Kohl work to bring transparency to biomedical research funding WASHINGTON – Today Senators Chuck Grassley and Herb Kohl sent a letter to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), urging the federal agency to take steps to increase transparency of federally funded biomedical research.  NIH is seeking public comment as it considers changes to...

$599,954 to the University of Iowa             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $599,954 competitive grant to the University of Iowa.   The University of Iowa will use the funds from the National Cancer Institute to...

Grassley Works to Curb Illegal Immigration             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today is continuing his efforts to give employers the opportunity to verify the work eligibility of their employees.  Grassley introduced an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations...

Grassley: Funding for Iowa projects included in spending bill             WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley said that several Iowa projects were included in the Energy and Water spending bill that passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee...

$183,071 to Ankeny Community Schools WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a competitive grant totaling $183,071 to Ankeny Community Schools through the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools program.   "These funds will help Ankeny Community Schools be better prepared for an emergency...

Grassley: Cap-and-trade Legislation Could Cause Trade Sanctions Against United States Opening Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley Senate Finance Committee Hearing "Climate Change Legislation: International Trade Considerations"   Today's hearing will explore the international trade implications of possible carbon emissions legislation, also known as...

Transcription of Senator Grassley's Conference Call with Iowa Reporters GRASSLEY: Hello, everybody. I'm a little bit late because I just got done voting on an amendment.   Today, the White House announced another agreement with health care industry group related to health care reform. Today was with three major hospital groups.   My concern with...

Stephen Rapp nomination M E M O R A N D U M   TO:      Reporters and editors RE:      Stephen Rapp nomination   Senator Chuck Grassley today made the following comment after President Barack Obama nominated Iowan Stephen Rapp to be the Ambassador at Large for War Crimes Issues at the Department of...

$399,875 to Assist Homeless Veterans WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Labor awarded two grants totaling $399,875 to Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa and Goodwill Industries of the Heartland through the Homeless Veterans Reintegration program.   "These funds will give a hand up to our veterans who have...

Transcription of Senator Grassley's Agriculture News Conference      GRASSLEY:  We have a person who knows Iowa well coming before the Agriculture Committee today:  undersecretary of food, nutrition and consumer services.  It's Vilsack's appointment of Kevin Concannon, who we knew well when he worked as director of the...

$455,288 to Cedar Falls Community School District WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $455,288 grant to the Cedar Falls Community School District through the Carol M. White Physical Education program.   "These funds will help students in the Cedar Falls Community School District develop...

$883,578 to Des Moines Public Schools WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded an $883,578 grant to the Des Moines Public Schools through the Teaching American History Grants program.   "These funds will help increase teachers knowledge and appreciation of American history so that they can better...

$799,421 to Clarke College and Indian Hills Community College WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded two competitive grants totaling $799,421 to Clarke College in Dubuque and Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa through the Strengthening Institutions program.   "These funds will help Clarke...

$380,034 to the University of Iowa             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $380,034 competitive grant to the University of Iowa.   The University of Iowa will use the funds from the National Heart, Lung, and...

$460,525 to Iowa from the U.S. Department of Transportation             WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has awarded two grants totaling $460,525 to...

Nearly $3.4 Million for Iowa from the U.S. Department of Transportation             WASHINGTON—Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration has awarded two grants totaling $3,396,660 to Iowa through the Emergency Relief program.  The...

GAO on IRS assessment of tax penalties   M E M O R A N D U M   To:       Reporters and Editors Fr:        Jill Gerber for Sen. Grassley, 202/224-6522 Re:       GAO report on tax penalties Da:      Monday, July 6, 2009   Sen....

$239,575 in Loans and Grants to Iowa WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded a loan of $76,500 and four grants totaling $163,075 to Iowa through the Community Facility Guaranteed Loan and Grant...

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 Iowa City. Participating in today's public affairs program are Glenn Kiss with KIOW Radio in Forest City and Mike Leckband with the Cherokee Chronicle Times in...

Grassley Q&A: International Trade Q: How does international trade benefit Iowa? A: International trade helps Iowans stretch their hard-earned dollars by creating a larger marketplace for competition, which leads to lower prices and more choices. Trade also helps Iowa manufacturers lower their input costs, which dampens inflationary pressures. Third, the...