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April 12, 2016
In Case You Missed It: Ernst Introduces Bipartisan Tax Credit to Help Iowa Family Caregivers
Last week, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), along with Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) introduced the Credit for Caring Act, which would... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) today introduced the Credit for Caring Act, which would...
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March 31, 2016
Ernst, Grassley Call for Review of Regulatory Barriers Iowa Pharmacies Face in Federal Drug Take Back Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to request that the agency provide... -
March 19, 2016
Engaging in the battle against opioid abuse
Source: The Gazette A tragic epidemic is sweeping across the country, tearing apart families, devastating our communities, and causing unnecessary loss of precious life —... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after voting in favor of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA),...
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February 24, 2016
Senator Ernst Visits Muscatine
By Mary Mason U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R) visited Muscatine on February 18, as part of her 99 counties tour of Iowa. Ernst was provided a tour of the hospital facilities and spoke... -
February 19, 2016
Ernst tours Ames research facility for Zika Virus vaccine
By Austin Harrington It was purely coincidental that U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, toured an Ames bio-pharmaceutical company that is working on a vaccine for the Zika Virus on the... -
February 18, 2016
Ernst tours Trinity Muscatine
By Kevin Smith MUSCATINE, Iowa — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, toured UnityPoint Health- Trinity Muscatine hospital Thursday as part of her 99 county tour of... -
February 09, 2016
Ernst Leads Bipartisan Military Sexual Assault Victims Empowerment Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today introduced the Military Sexual Assault Victims... -
February 09, 2016
Ernst seeks help for military sex abuse victims
By Mike Peterson (Washington) -- Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is among congressional members concerned about the growing number of military-related sexual assaults. Ernst and other... -
February 08, 2016
Friday's visit by Senator Joni Ernst to Virginia Gay Hospital
United States Senator Joni Ernst visited Virginia Gay Hospital Friday to gain better understanding of challenges facing rural communities and rural hospitals. Senator Ernst was... -
January 12, 2016
Ernst: President Ignored Country’s Troubling Reality
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s final State of the Union Address: “First and... -
December 15, 2015
Ernst Supports ObamaCare Repeal
“ Today we put patients and doctors back in the driver’s seat when it comes to their health care decision-making. This legislation provides critical relief from ObamaCare’s... -
December 04, 2015
Ernst Highlights Iowans’ Struggles with ObamaCare on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This evening, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) took to the Senate floor to discuss the harmful impact that ObamaCare has had on Iowans, and to stress... -
October 25, 2015
Sen. Ernst tours CIH’s new outpatient clinic
US Sen. Joni Ernst finished her 99-county tour in grand fashion in Marshalltown Saturday. Fittingly, it was at one of the area's premiere attractions, Central Iowa Healthcare's new... -
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... -
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... -
August 14, 2015
Why I am fighting to defund Planned Parenthood
As published in: Des Moines Register Over the last several weeks Iowans have watched disturbing videos exposing Planned Parenthood’s role in harvesting the organs of unborn... -
July 26, 2015
Sen. Ernst Votes to Repeal and Replace ObamaCare
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting for a procedural measure to repeal and replace ObamaCare: “Today's... -
July 17, 2015
Hirono & Ernst Fight To Help Improve Seniors’ Access To Care With New Bipartisan Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Joni Ernst (R-IA) are fighting to increase access to telemedicine for Medicare patients in new legislation introduced this week. The...
