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April 26, 2016
Ernst supports new energy reform bill
By Brent Barnett (Washington, D.C.) -- Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is speaking out in favor of a new bill promoting energy production. The Red Oak Republican recently voted in... -
February 26, 2016
Ernst, Peters Join Whistleblower Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Whistleblower Protection Caucus, now approaching its second year, is adding two new members: Senators Joni Ernst of Iowa and Gary Peters of... -
February 11, 2016
Ernst bill cutting presidential perks passes senate panel
By O. Kay Henderson A senate committee has approved Senator Joni Ernst’s bill to dramatically cut the federal allowance for former presidents. “This bipartisan effort... -
February 10, 2016
Ernst Bill to Cut Former Presidential Perks Passes Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2015 passed out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs... -
January 20, 2016
Ernst Supports Reauthorization of Child Nutrition Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following consideration by the Senate Agriculture Committee, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today expressed her support for the Improving Child Nutrition... -
December 29, 2015
Ernst Opposes $1.8 Trillion Government Spending And Tax Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting against the more than 2,000 page bill which includes $1.8 trillion dollars in... -
December 04, 2015
Ernst Bipartisan Program Management Bill Passes Senate
“these commonsense reforms ensure that taxpayer dollars are safeguarded by increasing accountability throughout the federal government” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bolstering efforts to... -
November 08, 2015
Shortsighted deal on debt limit sidesteps necessary tough decisions
By Joni Ernst What does $57,000 mean to you? For many Iowans, $57,000 could mean a college degree at a public university in Iowa. A family of four in Iowa could buy five years'... -
November 04, 2015
Ernst Opposes Increasing National Debt Limit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement in opposition to legislation that would increase our national debt limit, encourage more... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting in support of starting debate on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs...
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September 30, 2015
Sen. Ernst Statement on Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting in favor of a short-term continuing resolution (CR) through... -
September 22, 2015
Sen. Ernst Votes to Protect Funding for our Men and Women in Uniform
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting to protect funding the Defense Department: “I remain disheartened by the... -
June 27, 2015
Ernst’s New Legislation heads to Senate
Source: KMA Land By Brent Barnett (KMAland) -- Program management legislation introduced by Iowa Senator Joni Ernst and North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp heads to the... -
June 24, 2015
Sen. Ernst’s Program Management Legislation Passes Out of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act, introduced by Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), passed out of the Homeland... -
June 12, 2015
Ernst legislation to tackle wasteful spending
Source: Daily Nonpareil By Tim Rohwer Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst announced Thursday she has co-introduced legislation to help eliminate wasteful spending by federal agencies. Ernst, a... -
June 12, 2015
Senators push to reform federal program management
Source: Federal Times By Andy Medici A bipartisan pair of Senators have introduced legislation that aims to improve how the federal government manages projects and... -
June 11, 2015
Senators Ernst, Heitkamp Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Tax Dollars by Streamlining Federal Government Processes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) introduced the bipartisan Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act of... -
May 28, 2015
In Case You Missed It: Sen. Ernst Introduces Bill To Reform Allowances For Former Presidents
Last week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2015 to reform the system for providing former U.S. presidents certain benefits... -
May 28, 2015
Sen Ernst Seeks Pay Cut for Former Presidents
Source: KCHA Des Moines, Iowa - Former US presidents may well be in for a pay cut if the Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2015 becomes law. Freshman US... -
Source: Omaha World Herald By Joseph Morton WASHINGTON — Every year, taxpayers shell out millions of dollars in allowances to former U.S. presidents. It’s time to tighten those...