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February 09, 2016
Ernst seeks help for military sex abuse victims
By Mike Peterson (Washington) -- Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is among congressional members concerned about the growing number of military-related sexual assaults. Ernst and other... -
February 08, 2016
Friday's visit by Senator Joni Ernst to Virginia Gay Hospital
United States Senator Joni Ernst visited Virginia Gay Hospital Friday to gain better understanding of challenges facing rural communities and rural hospitals. Senator Ernst was... -
January 12, 2016
Ernst: President Ignored Country’s Troubling Reality
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s final State of the Union Address: “First and... -
December 15, 2015
Ernst Supports ObamaCare Repeal
“ Today we put patients and doctors back in the driver’s seat when it comes to their health care decision-making. This legislation provides critical relief from ObamaCare’s... -
December 04, 2015
Ernst Highlights Iowans’ Struggles with ObamaCare on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This evening, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) took to the Senate floor to discuss the harmful impact that ObamaCare has had on Iowans, and to stress... -
October 25, 2015
Sen. Ernst tours CIH’s new outpatient clinic
US Sen. Joni Ernst finished her 99-county tour in grand fashion in Marshalltown Saturday. Fittingly, it was at one of the area's premiere attractions, Central Iowa Healthcare's new... -
October 08, 2015
Ernst pushes for expansion of telehealth care for veterans
CEDAR RAPIDS — Elderly, disabled and rural veterans would have more access to health care if Congress approves legislation proposed by Sen. Joni Ernst to remove barriers to... -
September 22, 2015
Ernst Stresses Need for Timely, Quality Mental Health Care for Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) stressed the urgent need to address rampant problems at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) during a Homeland... -
August 14, 2015
Why I am fighting to defund Planned Parenthood
As published in: Des Moines Register Over the last several weeks Iowans have watched disturbing videos exposing Planned Parenthood’s role in harvesting the organs of unborn... -
July 26, 2015
Sen. Ernst Votes to Repeal and Replace ObamaCare
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting for a procedural measure to repeal and replace ObamaCare: “Today's... -
July 17, 2015
Hirono & Ernst Fight To Help Improve Seniors’ Access To Care With New Bipartisan Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Joni Ernst (R-IA) are fighting to increase access to telemedicine for Medicare patients in new legislation introduced this week. The... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued a ruling in King v. Burwell. The court sided with the Obama...
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Source: Cresco Times Plain Dealer By Sara Stromseth-Troy CRESCO -- Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) toured the Regional Health Services of Howard County’s new addition Friday as part...
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Source: KTTC By Devin Barlotta CRESCO, Iowa (KTTC) -- U.S. Senator Joni Ernst visited northern Iowa Friday as part of her 99-county tour. She stopped by the newly renovated...
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April 19, 2015
Ernst reflects on her first 100 days in Senate
As published in: Des Moines Register This past Thursday marked the 100th day since I took office as Iowa's newest U.S. senator. It has truly been an honor, and I have wasted... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting for the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 2) containing a...
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Source: WQAD By John David Sen. Joni Ernst, (R) Iowa, wants to cut delays for veterans’ mental health care. It’s her first legislation since taking office. A staggering 36-day...
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“Currently, the average wait time for a mental health appointment at the VA is 36 days. We can – and must – do better for our veterans.” WASHINGTON, D.C. –...
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March 23, 2015
Ernst Statement on 5th Anniversary of ObamaCare
“Iowans and all Americans deserve real solutions for a quality, affordable health care system” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following... -
February 15, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Cosponsors Two Bills To Correct Major Flaws In ObamaCare
In an effort to rollback parts of ObamaCare, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced her co-sponsorship of two bills that correct major flaws within the failed law. The Iowa...