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December 09, 2017
Senators' VA demands are proof watchdog approach works
With so many high-profile politicians expressing misgivings about media, it’s good to see U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst haven’t hesitated to pounce on news reports of... -
December 06, 2017
Iowa senators pledge to hold VA accountable after waitlist revelations
WASHINGTON — Both of Iowa’s U.S. senators said Tuesday that they were recently assured by the Trump administration it will hold accountable individuals responsible for... -
December 06, 2017
Ernst says meeting with VA was “emotionally charged” on hiring doctor with revoked license
WASHINGTON - Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says she had an "emotionally charged" meeting with an official from the VA about the agency hiring a surgeon who had a history of malpractice... -
December 06, 2017
Senators call for faster care at Omaha VA
Following a letter of response from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding a recent report that details unauthorized waiting lists outside of the VA patient tracking... -
December 05, 2017
Ernst, Grassley Issue Statement on Latest Regarding Omaha VA Waitlist
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following a letter of response from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding a recent report that details unauthorized waiting lists outside of the VA... -
December 05, 2017
Senators Grassley And Ernst Want Answers And Actions On Illegal Hiring Of VA Hospital Providers
Yesterday (Monday), Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) voicing concerns and seeking more information after a... -
December 05, 2017
VETS Act legislation heads to Senate floor
Bill provides greater access to telehealth benefits for veterans A new bill designed to help veterans gain greater access to health care services by providing telemedicine benefits... -
December 04, 2017
Iowa Senators Seek Answers on Iowa City VA Hiring Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Iowa Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) expressing concern and seeking information over... -
December 04, 2017
VETS Act Included In Senate Committee’s Caring For Our Veterans Act
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs passed legislation that includes the... -
U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding a recent report in the Omaha World-Herald that...
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November 29, 2017
VETS Act Included In Senate Committee’s Caring For Our Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs passed legislation that includes... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding a recent report in the Omaha...
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U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Claire McCaskill (D-MO), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, reintroduced the Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment...
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November 11, 2017
SERVING HER COUNTRY: Ernst, first female combat veteran in U.S. Senate, recalls leading troops in Iraq
SIOUX CITY | Long before she had a chance to impact public policy affecting the U.S. military branches, Sen. Joni Ernst enrolled in the Iowa State University ROTC program... -
November 11, 2017
Meet US Marine Al Nelson, Iowa’s last 3-war veteran
Al Nelson, of Burlington, served in the Marines during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. On the 242nd anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gunnery Sgt. Alban... -
November 10, 2017
Veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam honored in southeast Iowa
A 91-year-old man from Burlington who is a veteran of three foreign wars was honored with a private ceremony today in the Burlington Memorial Auditorium. “I’m kind... -
November 10, 2017
World War II Veteran honored today on Marine Corps 242nd birthday
BURLINGTON, IA Kicking off Veterans Day weekend, a World War II hero honored today in Burlington, IA on Friday. 91-year-old Gunnery Sgt. Allen Nelson Jr. had himself a... -
November 10, 2017
Military experience changed her life, Ernst says at Veterans Day event
CEDAR RAPIDS — Sen. Joni Ernst wrote the names of two fellow soldiers killed in Afghanistan on stones that were part of a Veterans Day ceremony in Cedar Rapids Friday... -
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Claire McCaskill (D-MO), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, reintroduced the Military Sexual Assault...
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November 09, 2017
Ernst: Start now on memorial to honor current war's fallen
Greeting and visiting with Iowa veterans at our national war memorials in Washington, D.C., is without a doubt something I look forward to throughout the year. To see these humble...
