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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... -
December 04, 2015
Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Takes Up Ernst’s VETS Act
Committee Chairman: “…in large geographic territories, legislation like this is a godsend.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, U.S. Senator Joni... -
December 03, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Pays Tribute to Our Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) made the following remarks in honor of Veterans Day: Click here or on the image below to watch. Also, click here to read Senator... -
December 03, 2015
Ernst Supports Funding for Veterans, Servicemembers, Military Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting in support of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related... -
November 10, 2015
Senator Ernst thanks veterans
As published in: Clayton County Register On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, fighting ceased between the Allied Powers and Central Powers, to end World... -
November 04, 2015
Carper, Ernst Ask VA to Give Veteran Students More Information about Flight Schools Prohibited from Enrolling Veterans Using the Post-9/11 GI Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.), a retired Navy captain, and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Lieutenant Colonel in the Iowa Army National Guard, sent a letter to Department... -
November 04, 2015
Ernst, Hirono Introduce VETS Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), led eight co-sponsors, in introducing the bipartisan Veterans E-Health & Telemedicine Support... -
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... -
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
Carper, Ernst Request Information to Protect Veterans and Taxpayers from Expensive Flight Training Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In light of troubling reports from national news outlets, U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) sent a letter today to Department of Veterans... -
September 23, 2015
Ernst Sends Letter Demanding VA Implement Mental Health Care Improvements for Iowa Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than three months after a report was released from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) following Senator Joni... -
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... -
September 21, 2015
Grassley, Ernst Seek Clarification On Student Veterans' Program Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald on Friday... -
WASHINGTON, DC – In a letter to President Obama today, U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), John McCain (R-AZ), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Claire McCaskill (D-MO), renewed their...
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June 25, 2015
Bipartisan Group of Senators Call on President Obama to Take Action on VA Inspector General
“Permanent leadership of the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General is long overdue” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, a bipartisan group of United States Senators,... -
June 10, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Statement on VA IG Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In February, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA IG)... -
June 03, 2015
Sen. Ernst Calls Attention to Vacant VA IG Position, Failure to Provide an Update on Central Iowa’s VA Health Care
"I do have the responsibility to ensure that those veterans are receiving adequate care, and we’re living up to the promises we have made to these veterans as a nation… … But the... -
May 24, 2015
Our duty to remember
As published in: Quad-City Times Memorial Day is an important time in the Ernst household. Both my husband and I have had the privilege of serving the country that we love. But... -
May 18, 2015
Senator visits veterans in Iowa
Source: WHBF Iowa's newest senator was back in the Hawkeye state today, making stops for her a 99 county tour. Joni Ernst's goal is to visit every county in the state over the... -
Source: Globe Gazette By Deb Nicklay OSAGE | U. S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said her first bill in Congress is designed to provide quick access to mental health services for...