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March 15, 2021
During Sunshine Week, Ernst Rolls Out Government Transparency, Accountability Efforts
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the Senate’s leading foe of government waste, is kicking off Sunshine Week – an annual celebration all about transparency – by... -
March 08, 2021
Joni Ernst: The Democrats’ “COVID Relief” Bill is Partisan, Pricey, and Full of Pet Projects
It’s no secret that the worst global pandemic in a generation has brought unforeseen challenges and hardships. But it’s often during these challenging times when the American... -
March 06, 2021
Ernst on Democrats’ “COVID Relief” Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) issued the following statement on the Democrats’ strictly partisan, so-called “COVID-19 relief”... -
March 05, 2021
As Democrats Reject Bipartisan Approach on COVID Relief, Ernst Calls for Democrats, Republicans to Work Together
WASHINGTON — More than five hours ago, the Senate began consideration of the Democrats’ nearly $2 trillion “COVID relief” package—during what is known as a “Vote-a-Rama.” Senate... -
March 04, 2021
Ernst: Before Passing Another Massive Bill, Iowans Deserve Transparency Around Unspent COVID Funds
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined her colleagues Senators Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) on the Senate floor to introduce a proposal that would... -
March 03, 2021
Ernst: Democrats’ “COVID Relief” Bill Punishes Iowa Taxpayers, Rewards Poorly-Run States
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) continued to fight on behalf of hardworking Iowa taxpayers today, calling out the Democrats’ nearly $2 trillion "COVID relief" package... -
March 01, 2021
A Staunch Opponent of Congressional Earmarks, Ernst Joins Effort to Permanently Ban One of Washington’s “Swampiest” Traditions
WASHINGTON—As Washington Democrats seek to reinstate the bad practice of congressional earmarks—where individual members of Congress seek to reward special interests with billions... -
WASHINGTON – For months now, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has said any future COVID-19 relief should be focused on COVID-19. Her Democratic colleagues have a much...
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February 15, 2021
Ernst: Earmarks are nothing short of a belated Valentine to Washington special interests
WASHINGTON – Following reports that Washington Democrats plan to re-instate Congressional earmarks, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), known as the Senate’s leading foe of wasteful... -
February 10, 2021
Ernst: Iowans balance their checkbooks and spend within their means; it’s long past time Washington does the same
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), known as the Senate’s leading foe of wasteful government spending, is calling for Congress to pass a Balanced Budget Amendment... -
February 05, 2021
Ernst says ‘You’re fired’ to Washington bureaucrats who knowingly lied to Congress, misspent tax dollars meant for pandemic response
WASHINGTON—Following a report that bureaucrats at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) participated in a “widespread and well-known” scheme misspending millions of... -
I know a thing or two about pigs, and one thing is for sure — they stink. Pork was taken off the menu (temporarily, I guess) a decade ago after years of politicians...
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January 19, 2021
Ernst Questions Secretary of Defense Nominee Lloyd Austin at Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, questioned Lloyd... -
October 09, 2020
Ernst Helps Deliver for Iowa, Army Ammunition Plant Awarded Contract
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, proudly supported... -
WASHINGTON – Following her call for members of Congress to disclose if they received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is introducing a...
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WASHINGTON – After hearing from a number of hospitals and health centers in Iowa about the need for additional relief, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is calling on the Senate...
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March 20, 2020
Washington Times: Joni Ernst calls for $357 million in unused fund for face masks, medical equipment
Sen. Joni Ernst is calling for more than $350 million sitting in an unused fund to be deployed to the Department of Health and Human Services to purchase face masks and other... -
February 11, 2020
Ernst Reforms to Make ‘Cents’ of Washington’s Wasteful Spending Included in President’s Proposal
WASHINGTON – On the heels of the release of the president’s budget—which included Ernst-led reforms to cut wasteful spending—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), known as the Senate’s... -
WASHINGTON – This week, the U.S. Senate passed two of Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) measures to hold Washington bureaucrats accountable to Iowa taxpayers. The first measure exposes...
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, issued the following statement after Senate Democrats...