4/11/2006 HARKIN ANNOUNCES RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING FOR IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his continuing support for rural Iowa, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that three communities will receive over $570,000 in grants and over $3.2 million in loans for rural development projects from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Harkin is the ranking Democratic on the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee.
4/7/2006 HARKIN ANNOUNCES BOOST FOR UNIVERSITY OF IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the University of Iowa received $835,446 to support a cardiovascular interdisciplinary research fellowship from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Harkin is the ranking Democrat on the Senate panel that funds health and education initiatives.
4/3/2006 Statement of Senator Tom Harkin On the New American Airlines Non-stop Flight from Des Moines to New York-LaGuardia “I am thrilled that American Airlines will soon begin non-stop service between Iowa’s capital and New York City. This is good news for Iowa business travelers because it saves time and money. Bringing new non-stop flights to New York City also improves our ability to attract new businesses and create high-paying jobs. I am pleased to support this service and expect that it will be very successful.”
3/29/2006 STATEMENT OF SENATOR TOM HARKIN (D-IA) ON THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENTS’ RULING ON THE MAYTAG / WHIRLPOOL MERGER “Maytag has been an integral part of the Iowa economy for many years, and its workers are second to none. I am disappointed in the Justice Department’s decision because I am concerned–as I have been from the beginning of this process–that this takeover could mean the loss of many jobs in our state. It is my hope that Whirlpool will commit itself to maintaining Maytag’s existing Iowa facilities and workforce. To that end, I will work with Whirlpool executives, the Iowa Department of Economic
3/15/2006 HARKIN ANNOUNCES GRANT FOR NEW AGENCY FIRE STATION Washington, D.C. — Continuing his commitment to improve the safety of Iowa’s communities, U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the City of Agency will receive a $22,500 grant and a $117,500 loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The funds will be used to construct a new fire station and purchase a training center for the City of Agency. Harkin is the ranking Democrat on the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee.
3/6/2006 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER IN OTTUMWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his continuing support for Iowa’s Community Health Centers, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that River Hills Community Health Center in Ottumwa received $864,471 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support its health services. Harkin helped secure these funds as the Ranking Democrat on the Senate Appropriations panel that funds health initiatives.
3/3/2006 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHEASTERN IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his continuing support for Iowa’s Community Health Centers, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Community Health Centers of Southeastern Iowa, Inc. in West Burlington is receiving $667,933 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support its health services. Harkin is a senior member of the Senate Appropriations panel that funds health programs.
3/2/2006 HARKIN ANNOUNCES BOOST FOR UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the University of Iowa received over $681,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Harkin is the ranking Democrat on the subcommittee that funds health and education initiatives.
2/28/2006 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR TRANSIT PROJECTS IN IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Iowa Department of Transportation will receive over $1.5 million for the Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) program. JARC funds efforts to provide expanded transit routes or hours to help people get to and from work. Harkin, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, helped secure these funds.
2/28/2006 HARKIN ANNOUNCES BOOST FOR UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the University of Iowa received over $349,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Harkin is the ranking Democrat on the subcommittee that funds health and education initiatives.
2/27/2006 HARKIN ANNOUNCES OVER $1.2 MILLION FOR IOWA AIRPORTS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced over $1.2 million in federal grants for improvements to seven Iowa airports. These grants, released by the U.S. Department of Transportation, allow for important structural and safety upgrades at facilities statewide.
2/16/2006 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO FIGHT DRUG USE IN IOWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the Iowa Governors Office of Drug Control Policy received $87,514 to support substance abuse treatment programs at the Waterloo Residential Facility, State Training School, and Iowa Juvenile Home.
1/11/2006 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE FOR FIVE IOWA COMMUNITIES WASHINGTON, D.C.-As part of his continued effort to support Iowa’s first responders, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that five Iowa communities received a total of $465,247 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Harkin is a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
12/14/2005 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS FOR IOWA HOUSING WASHINGTON, D.C. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that the Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority received $61,083 and the Des Moines Municipal Housing Authority received $27,953 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD.)
11/14/2005 IOWA RECEIVES OVER $2.4 MILLION FOR HOMELAND SECURITY PREPAREDNESS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that Iowa received over $2.4 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) program. The funding will help Iowa support its state and local emergency management and improve its mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery capabilities. Harkin is senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
8/29/2005 HARKIN ANNOUNCES $4.9 MILLION IN BIOTERRORISM FUNDS FOR IOWA HOSPITALS WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of his ongoing support for Iowa’s bioterrorism efforts, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Iowa Department of Public Health will receive more than $4.9 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help Iowa hospitals prepare for and respond to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. Harkin helped secure this funding as the ranking Democrat on the Senate panel that funds health initiatives.
8/19/2005 HARKIN ANNOUNCES BOOST FOR UNIVERSITY OF IOWA RESEARCH PROGRAMS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the University of Iowa is receiving $643,650 in grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for medical research.
8/10/2005 HARKIN ANNOUNCES FUNDS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA’S CANCER CENTER WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the University of Iowa’s Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a $2,200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The center is receiving these funds, which will go to support infrastructure and equipment needs, as part of its continuing designation as a National Cancer Institute Cancer Center. The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is currently engaged in 170 different research projects, ranging f
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