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September 25, 2019
Sioux City Journal: OUR OPINION: Eliminate incentives for end-of-year federal spending
In terms of spending by federal agencies, this month is known as "Christmas in September." "This is a period where the agencies are spending down their budgets this year, so... -
September 24, 2019
‘We are watching’ – Ernst Warns Washington Bureaucrats About Their End-of-Year Spending Habits
WASHINGTON—During the biggest federal spending week of the Fiscal Year, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), who Iowans sent to Washington to cut wasteful government spending and “Make... -
September 18, 2019
Ernst Joins Maria Bartiromo to Discuss Her Efforts to Address Waste at the Pentagon, Save Taxpayers Millions
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss her bill to address the Department of Defense’s (DoD) massive inefficiencies in its... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is continuing her effort to bring transparency and accountability to the way Washington does business. A bipartisan measure that...
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May 23, 2019
In Light of Out-of-Control Spending By the Pentagon, Ernst Calls for Disclosure of Costs for DoD Projects
WASHINGTON – In light of out-of-control spending by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is calling for the Pentagon to disclose the costs... -
At a Cabinet meeting last October, President Trump instructed the heads of every federal agency to cut their budgets by at least 5% this year. Ironically, just days earlier, those...
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April 30, 2019
Ernst: “Billion dollar binge buying is no way to budget”
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), known for making Washington “squeal,” is introducing new legislation that will halt federal agencies’ end of year... -
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined Stuart Varney on Varney & Co. this morning to discuss her latest bill that would prevent federal agencies from frivolous...
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March 12, 2019
Military Times: Use-it or lose-it: DoD dropped $4.6 million on crab and lobster, and $9,000 on a chair in last-minute spending spree
The federal government found a way to spend $97 billion in a single month last year, of which more than $61 billion can be attributed to the Pentagon. It’s not a new... -
March 07, 2019
Breitbart News: Joni Ernst Calls out $93 Trillion Green New Deal as ‘Raw Deal’ for America
Sen. Ernst joined over ten Republican senators to lambast Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) Green New Deal which was estimated to cost $93 trillion over the next ten years. In... -
February 28, 2019
Radio Iowa: ‘Billion Dollar Boondoggle’ bill from Sen. Ernst targets large-scale waste
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley criticized the Pentagon last year for spending $10,000 on a toilet seat. Now, Iowa’s other U.S. senator is sponsoring legislation she says targets... -
February 27, 2019
Ernst Reintroduces Bill to Cut Wasteful Spending, Cap Presidential Perks
WASHINGTON – Building on her efforts to cut wasteful spending, protect taxpayer dollars, and hold Washington accountable, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is reintroducing... -
WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box this morning to discuss her latest efforts to hold Washington accountable and cut federal spending, including the...
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February 26, 2019
Ernst Pushes for Full Disclosure of Costs, Timeline for Billion Dollar Government Projects Over Budget and Behind Schedule
WASHINGTON—Iowans sent Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) to Washington to hold the government accountable and to “make ‘em squeal.” As part of that effort, Senator Ernst is introducing a... -
February 26, 2019
The Federalist: Sen. Joni Ernst Introduces Bill To Expose ‘Billion-Dollar Boondoggles’ Like California High-Speed Rail
Sen. Joni Ernst introduced a bill on Tuesday that would require the costs and timelines of massive taxpayer-funded projects to be submitted to Congress for scrutiny. The... -
February 06, 2019
The Messenger: Joni Ernst has the right idea
Americans have become frustrated by the failure of Congress to get its work done on time. Adopting a budget and approving the appropriations bills needed to fund the government... -
February 04, 2019
Senator Ernst Joins Bipartisan Effort For Timely DoD Audit
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined Senators David Perdue (R-GA), Angus King (I-ME) and 23 bipartisan members of the U.S. Senate Armed Services and Budget... -
January 17, 2019
Ernst, Lankford, Perdue Call for No Recess without a Budget
WASHINGTON – Following years of Congress’ repeated ineffectiveness to responsibly fund the federal government on time, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), along with... -
January 08, 2019
Ernst: Let’s Work Together to Secure Our Border
WASHINGTON - Following President Donald Trump’s address to the nation, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement: “Make no mistake: we have a... -
December 20, 2018
Joni Ernst Incentives and Victories - 2018
WASHINGTON – From her efforts to secure $117 million in federal funding for the Cedar Rapids flood mitigation project to successfully getting E15 year-round to watching the...