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November 10, 2016
Ernst Presses VA for Update on Ketchum Case
“We simply cannot continue to operate with a business as usual attitude when 20 of our brave service men and women are committing suicide every single day. Since my letter on July... -
November 10, 2016
Ernst Seeks More Answers from VA Inspector General on Whistleblower Hotline Review Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today sent a letter to the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Michael Missal, to seek specific... -
September 29, 2016
Blumenthal & Ernst Introduce Bill to Establish “Gold Star” Stamp, Honoring the Sacrifice of Families Who Have Lost a Loved One in Combat
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – To reaffirm and revive our nation’s longstanding commitment to Gold Star Mothers and Gold Star Families, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and... -
September 26, 2016
Ernst Statement on VA OIG Findings on Health Net
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report on whether the Patient-Centered... -
September 19, 2016
Raising awareness about veterans suicide
By Senator Joni Ernst The United States Armed Forces are made up of some of the strongest, toughest, and most selfless men and women in the world – while we recognize their... -
September 17, 2016
Cedar Rapids post office gets new name to honor soldier
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG-TV9) - A post office in Cedar Rapids is officially named after Sergeant First Class Terryl L. Pasker. A plaque with his name on it was unveiled at a... -
September 17, 2016
Memory of fallen Cedar Rapids soldier endures in post office naming
By Michaela Ramm CEDAR RAPIDS — Family and friends of a Cedar Rapids soldier killed in Afghanistan, just weeks before his tour of duty was to be over, believe a building can... -
September 16, 2016
Iowa Senators tour VA Hospital
By Mark Stevens IOWA CITY, Iowa. (KWQC) – Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst toured the Iowa City V.A. Hospital Friday. The tour comes in response to the suicide of... -
September 16, 2016
Iowa lawmakers take their concerns to Iowa City VA after Marine’s suicide
By Jenna Morton IOWA CITY, Iowa - Iowa lawmakers are looking for answers at the VA Hospital in Iowa City, over a Davenport Marine who took his own life. Brand Ketchum's family says... -
September 08, 2016
Rep. Blum, Sen. Ernst to Hold Post Office Renaming Ceremony Honoring Fallen Guardsman
CEDAR FALLS, IA – Congressman Rod Blum and Senator Joni Ernst will host a post office renaming ceremony at the Cedar Rapids Post Office to honor the sacrifice... -
September 06, 2016
Senator Ernst Supports Critical Funding for Military, Veterans, and Zika
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after again supporting the conference report on the Zika Prevention and Response Act, the... -
August 16, 2016
Senator Ernst Calls for Answers over Iowa City VA “Ghost Panels”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today sent letters to Network Director for the VA Midwest Health Care Network Janet Murphy and Iowa City VA Health Care System... -
August 15, 2016
Tester, Ernst Push Department of Defense to Address Suicide Problem Plaguing the National Guard
(Senate) – U.S. Senators Jon Tester and Joni Ernst are urging Secretary of Defense Ash Carter to address the growing rate of suicide among Guardsmen and women. In a letter to the... -
August 11, 2016
VA Office of Inspector General Investigates Iowa Veteran’s Death Following Requests from Ernst, Grassley, Johnson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after the Department of Veteran Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) confirmed... -
August 10, 2016
Senator Ernst to Hold Veterans Roundtable in Council Bluffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a roundtable discussion in Council Bluffs with Iowa veterans and community leaders. The roundtable... -
August 05, 2016
Senator Ernst to Participate in ISU Veterans in Agriculture and Entrepreneurship Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) will participate in Iowa State University’s upcoming veterans in agriculture and entrepreneurship conference entitled... -
August 05, 2016
Senator Ernst to Hold Veterans Roundtable in Ottumwa
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she will hold a roundtable discussion in Ottumwa with Iowa veterans and community leaders. The roundtable is open... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today announced she is hosting a U.S. Service Academy Open House event for Iowa students interested in applying for or learning...
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August 02, 2016
Ernst, Senators Press VA for Answers on Iowa Veteran’s Death
WASHINGTON, D.C. - ?U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is today demanding answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) after failing to receive a response over her initial... -
August 02, 2016
Iowa legislators look for answers after veteran's suicide
By James Lynch Members of Iowa’s U.S. congressional delegation want to know why an Iowa veteran who committed suicide reportedly was denied admittance to the Iowa City...