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Press releases from: March 2021

03/18/21

Ernst Wants Report Card on Schools’ Reopening Status, Accountability for How Tax Dollars Are Being Spent

03/17/21

Ernst: “The only reason to keep taxpayers in the dark about any of these decisions is because they can’t withstand the scrutiny that results when all of the facts come to light.”

03/17/21

Ernst One Step Closer to Bringing Billion Dollar Boondoggles to a ‘Squealing’ Halt

03/16/21

As Bureaucrats Ignore Federal Transparency Requirements, Ernst Calls on HHS Inspector General to Investigate

03/15/21

At Start of Sunshine Week, Ernst Exposes Hypocrisy of Government Climate Officials, Pushes for Transparency

03/15/21

During Sunshine Week, Ernst Rolls Out Government Transparency, Accountability Efforts

03/08/21

Joni Ernst: The Democrats’ “COVID Relief” Bill is Partisan, Pricey, and Full of Pet Projects

03/06/21

Ernst on Democrats’ “COVID Relief” Bill

03/05/21

As Democrats Reject Bipartisan Approach on COVID Relief, Ernst Calls for Democrats, Republicans to Work Together

03/04/21

Ernst: Before Passing Another Massive Bill, Iowans Deserve Transparency Around Unspent COVID Funds

03/03/21

Ernst: Democrats’ “COVID Relief” Bill Punishes Iowa Taxpayers, Rewards Poorly-Run States

03/01/21

A Staunch Opponent of Congressional Earmarks, Ernst Joins Effort to Permanently Ban One of Washington’s “Swampiest” Traditions

03/01/21

Ernst: A COVID Relief Bill Should Focus on COVID Relief. Period.

Press releases from: February 2021

02/15/21

Ernst: Earmarks are nothing short of a belated Valentine to Washington special interests

02/10/21

Ernst: Iowans balance their checkbooks and spend within their means; it’s long past time Washington does the same

02/05/21

Ernst says ‘You’re fired’ to Washington bureaucrats who knowingly lied to Congress, misspent tax dollars meant for pandemic response

Press releases from: January 2021

01/25/21

As Published In: Roll Call Joni Ernst: Don’t let the swamp strike back: Keep earmarks away from Congress

01/19/21

Ernst Questions Secretary of Defense Nominee Lloyd Austin at Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing

Press releases from: October 2020

10/09/20

Ernst Helps Deliver for Iowa, Army Ammunition Plant Awarded Contract

Press releases from: June 2020

06/22/20

Ernst Calls on Members of Congress to be Transparent about PPP Loans