News Releases

  • 03.02.2010

    Nearly $4 Million in Grants and Loans to Iowa from USDA WASHINGTON- Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development awarded grants and loans totaling $3,975,145 to Iowa through the Community Facilities Loan and Grant Program. “These funds will help improve the facilities and services at the Corning Community...
  • 03.02.2010

    Transcript of Senator Grassley's Ag News Conference Call  GRASSLEY:  Tomorrow, our Finance Committee will have its annual hearing on the administration's trade agenda, and that hearing is to hear about what they want to do on trade for the year ahead.    We'll hear directly from U.S. Trade Ambassador Ron Kirk.  I plan to ask...
  • 03.02.2010

    Disaster Aid to Iowa after Severe Winter Storms WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today said President Barack Obama declared a major disaster declaration for Iowa, triggering the release of FEMA funds to help Iowa recover from the severe winter storms that occurred on January 19 - 26.  Additional designations may be made at a later date after further...
  • 03.02.2010

    Grassley: President is Right to Recognize Medicaid Access Problem in Senate Health Care Bill M E M O R A N D U M To:       Reporters and Editors Re:       President’s letter to congressional leaders on health reform Da:       Tuesday, March 2, 2010 Sen. Chuck...
  • 03.02.2010

    More Than $2.3 Million to Iowa Airports WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded six competitive grants totaling $2,324,931 to Iowa airports. “This funding will help improve safety and service at Iowa’s local airports and help provide economic development...
  • 03.01.2010

    $371,438 to Iowa for Land and Water Conservation WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley announced today that the National Park Service has awarded three competitive matching grants totaling $371,438 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources through the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will use the funds as shown...
  • 03.01.2010

    Grassley: Senate Majority Shifts Views on Expiring Tax Relief for “Fat Cats”; Small Businesses Need Right Policies for Job Creation Floor Statement of Sen. Chuck Grassley Delivered Monday, March 1, 2010 Today the Senate starts debate on expiring tax and health provisions.  They are known around here as “extenders.”  I’d like to make a couple of...
  • 03.01.2010

    $225,405 to the University of Iowa from the National Science Foundation WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today said that the University of Iowa has received a $225,405 competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.  The University of Iowa will use the money to help pay for a GC-TOF Mass Spectrometer capable of carrying out experiments with...
  • 03.01.2010

    $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 of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for an allergy, immunology and transplantation...
  • 02.26.2010

    Impact of National Debt Politicians don’t need to be mind readers these days to keep tabs on the public pulse.  While the U.S. economy inches towards recovery, millions of unemployed workers still search for jobs, households cut back on spending, dip into savings or fall deeper into debt and homeowners watch home prices waver. A measurement of consumer...
  • 02.26.2010

    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 Cedar Rapids.    Participating in today's public affairs program are Rhonda Gritton with KVIK Radio in Decorah and Gabe Licht with the Spencer Daily Reporter in...
  • 02.26.2010

    Workers at Ductsox Corporation in Dubuque Eligible for Assistance WASHINGTON - Chuck Grassley today said that workers from Ductsox Corporation in Dubuque are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance. “This assistance will help provide workers with new skills and training so they can get back on their feet and compete for new jobs in the future,”...
  • 02.26.2010

    Grassley, Judiciary Republicans Press for Answers from Holder After Being Snubbed in Response to Previous Letter on Justice Department Lawyers Working on Gitmo Detainee Policy  WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley is leading Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans today in sending a second letter to Attorney General Eric Holder asking for answers to their...
  • 02.26.2010

    Grassley Q&A: Credit Card Changes Q:  How will the recent changes to credit card company practices affect college students? A:  I worked in the U.S. Senate to help pass the Consumer Credit Act, which became law on May 19, 2009.  Specifically, an amendment I proposed was included to help curb some of the behind-the-scenes practices credit...
  • 02.25.2010

    Grassley Offers Internships to Iowa College Students, New Graduates             WASHINGTON — Chuck Grassley today encouraged young Iowans interested in government to apply for summer internships in his Washington, D.C. and Iowa district offices.  The two six-week summer sessions are from May 24 to...
  • 02.25.2010

    Comment from Senator Grassley After the White House Health Care Reform Summit “Going forward, I don't know how Democratic congressional leaders make any progress toward a bipartisan bill when they’re wedded to the plan the President put out this week, which is basically the same as the bills passed last year by the House and Senate.  The grassroots...
  • 02.25.2010

    Disaster Aid to Iowa after Severe Winter Snowstorm WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said President Barack Obama declared a major disaster declaration for Iowa, triggering the release of FEMA funds to help Iowa recover from the severe winter storm and snowstorm that occurred on December 23 - 27.  Additional designations may be made at a later...
  • 02.24.2010

    Nearly $2.4 Million to Iowa from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded four competitive grants and cooperative agreements totaling $2,384,643 to the University of Iowa and Vida Diagnostics in Iowa City. The U.S. Department of Health and...
  • 02.24.2010

    Grassley Questions President’s Request for a Half Billion in Taxpayer Dollars to House and Try Gitmo Detainees in U.S. WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley today continued questioning the Obama administration’s decisions to bring the Guantanamo terrorist detainees to the United States to house and potentially try in civilian courts.  In a letter to President...
  • 02.24.2010

    Transcription of Senator Grassley's Conference Call with Iowa Reporters  GRASSLEY:  The Justice Department has come under a lot of heat lately because of their decision to hold civilian trials for five Al Qaida terrorists.  These are the terrorists that plotted and planned the 9/11 attacks.     This has been largely unpopular...