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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 28, 2019
Ernst and Lankford Join Fox and Friends to Talk ‘Tournament of Government Waste’ and Their COST Act
WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, this morning U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and her colleague Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined Fox and Friends to discuss the latest on the... -
March 25, 2019
In the Spirit of March Madness, Ernst, Braun, Lankford, and Paul Participate in ‘Tournament of Government Waste’
WASHINGTON—In the spirit of March Madness, Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and her fellow lawmakers, Senators Mike Braun (R-IN), James Lankford (R-OK), and Rand Paul (R-KY), are... -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), who has worked to root out Washington’s wasteful spending and to “Make ‘em Squeal,” just introduced legislation requiring every project...
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March 14, 2019
The Washington Times: Bill lets White House dock grant money until disclosure laws are fulfilled
The National Institutes of Health ponied up $405,000 for a study that found kids are more likely to do chores if they don a cape and pretend to be Batman. But good luck finding out... -
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... -
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 19, 2019
February 2019 Squeal Award - A Financial Train Wreck
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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... -
December 19, 2018
AUDIO NEWS RELEASE (ANR): Senator Ernst Reflects on 2018
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released audio of her year-end message highlighting her hard work for the people of Iowa over this past year. ... -
September 18, 2018
Senator Ernst: “The people of Iowa elected me to come to Washington to be their voice and to instill much needed fiscal responsibility”
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) took to the floor of the Senate to express her disappointment over Congress failing to properly fund the government yet... -
June 19, 2018
Senators Ernst and King Seek to Withdraw Tax-Exempt Status from Professional Sports Leagues
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Angus King (I-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Properly Reducing Overexemptions for Sports (PRO Sports) Act, to... -
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement, today, after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that the U.S. Senate will remain in session...