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December 12, 2016
Ernst Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging the VA to Comply with 2010 Law that Protects Veterans from Exorbitant ER Bills
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator Joni Ernst joined more than 20 senators in writing to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald to urge him to comply with... -
December 09, 2016
Unending gratitude for our military families
This year, I was fortunate to spend the Thanksgiving holiday in Afghanistan at Bagram Air Force Base surrounded by some of our nation’s finest men and women in uniform. I had... -
November 30, 2016
Ernst Receives Ketchum, Gearhart Updates
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) received two letters that provided an update on the ongoing investigation and inquiries into the deaths of Iowa... -
November 28, 2016
Senator Ready for New Congressional Year
Born and raised in southwest Iowa, I grew up on our family hog, soybean and corn farm. As a child, I was taught by my parents the values many Iowans share: hard work, service and... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) tonight expressed dissatisfaction and frustration after receiving a preliminary response from the Department of Veterans...
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November 17, 2016
Sen. Joni Ernst supports Marion veterans
By DJ Kauffmann Iowa's first female U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst smiled as she moved among the crowd of Marion's finest during Hy-Vee's Veterans Day breakfast on Friday morning. Besides... -
November 15, 2016
Ernst Calls for Investigation Into Death of Curtis Gearhart
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst sent a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Inspector General Michael Missal to express her continued... -
November 11, 2016
Ernst: Fighting for those who faithfully served
I grew up in southwest Iowa on my parent’s farm. Our parents instilled in me the importance of hard work -- and when our work was done, we would go help a neighbor who might... -
November 10, 2016
Ernst Presses VA for Update on Ketchum Case
“We simply cannot continue to operate with a business as usual attitude when 20 of our brave service men and women are committing suicide every single day. Since my letter on July... -
November 10, 2016
Ernst Seeks More Answers from VA Inspector General on Whistleblower Hotline Review Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today sent a letter to the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Michael Missal, to seek specific... -
September 29, 2016
Blumenthal & Ernst Introduce Bill to Establish “Gold Star” Stamp, Honoring the Sacrifice of Families Who Have Lost a Loved One in Combat
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – To reaffirm and revive our nation’s longstanding commitment to Gold Star Mothers and Gold Star Families, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and... -
September 26, 2016
Ernst Statement on VA OIG Findings on Health Net
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report on whether the Patient-Centered... -
September 19, 2016
Raising awareness about veterans suicide
By Senator Joni Ernst The United States Armed Forces are made up of some of the strongest, toughest, and most selfless men and women in the world – while we recognize their... -
September 17, 2016
Cedar Rapids post office gets new name to honor soldier
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG-TV9) - A post office in Cedar Rapids is officially named after Sergeant First Class Terryl L. Pasker. A plaque with his name on it was unveiled at a... -
September 17, 2016
Memory of fallen Cedar Rapids soldier endures in post office naming
By Michaela Ramm CEDAR RAPIDS — Family and friends of a Cedar Rapids soldier killed in Afghanistan, just weeks before his tour of duty was to be over, believe a building can... -
September 16, 2016
Iowa Senators tour VA Hospital
By Mark Stevens IOWA CITY, Iowa. (KWQC) – Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst toured the Iowa City V.A. Hospital Friday. The tour comes in response to the suicide of... -
September 16, 2016
Iowa lawmakers take their concerns to Iowa City VA after Marine’s suicide
By Jenna Morton IOWA CITY, Iowa - Iowa lawmakers are looking for answers at the VA Hospital in Iowa City, over a Davenport Marine who took his own life. Brand Ketchum's family says... -
September 08, 2016
Rep. Blum, Sen. Ernst to Hold Post Office Renaming Ceremony Honoring Fallen Guardsman
CEDAR FALLS, IA – Congressman Rod Blum and Senator Joni Ernst will host a post office renaming ceremony at the Cedar Rapids Post Office to honor the sacrifice... -
September 06, 2016
Senator Ernst Supports Critical Funding for Military, Veterans, and Zika
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today released the following statement after again supporting the conference report on the Zika Prevention and Response Act, the... -
August 16, 2016
Senator Ernst Calls for Answers over Iowa City VA “Ghost Panels”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today sent letters to Network Director for the VA Midwest Health Care Network Janet Murphy and Iowa City VA Health Care System...
