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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 03, 2016
Ernst Joins Boxer, Colleagues in Introducing Female Veterans Suicide Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today introduced the Female Veterans Suicide... -
January 21, 2016
Ernst Participates in Post-9/11 Veterans Caucus Briefing with former Navy SEAL and Iowa Bison Farmer Jathan Chicoine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As a founding member of the Senate’s bipartisan Post 9/11 Veterans Caucus, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today took part in the caucus’ “Veterans and... -
January 14, 2016
Ernst Presses VA Inspector General and Special Counsel Nominees on Commitment to Oversight and Accountability
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) pressed the nominee for the Inspector General (IG) of the U.S.... -
January 13, 2016
ICYMI: Ernst Calls Out President Obama For Missed Opportunity In State Of The Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today joined Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends” to discuss her disappointment in the President’s failure to... -
FORT BRAGG – Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) concluded a Congressional Delegation visit to Fort Bragg in North Carolina, the largest military installation...
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December 15, 2015
Ernst Cosponsored Whistleblower Protection Bill Heads to Senate Floor
Legislation includes Ernst language underscoring importance of telemedicine options available to veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) recently cosponsored the... -
December 04, 2015
Ernst Demands VA Review of all Whistleblower Claims
“… veterans who bravely served our nation deserve a Department that reviews every claim of wrongdoing by those who are dedicated to restoring Americans’ trust in the... -
December 04, 2015
Ernst Bipartisan Program Management Bill Passes Senate
“these commonsense reforms ensure that taxpayer dollars are safeguarded by increasing accountability throughout the federal government” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bolstering efforts to... -
December 04, 2015
Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Takes Up Ernst’s VETS Act
Committee Chairman: “…in large geographic territories, legislation like this is a godsend.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, U.S. Senator Joni... -
December 03, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Pays Tribute to Our Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) made the following remarks in honor of Veterans Day: Click here or on the image below to watch. Also, click here to read Senator... -
December 03, 2015
Ernst Supports Funding for Veterans, Servicemembers, Military Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting in support of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related... -
November 10, 2015
Senator Ernst thanks veterans
As published in: Clayton County Register On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, fighting ceased between the Allied Powers and Central Powers, to end World... -
November 04, 2015
Carper, Ernst Ask VA to Give Veteran Students More Information about Flight Schools Prohibited from Enrolling Veterans Using the Post-9/11 GI Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.), a retired Navy captain, and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Lieutenant Colonel in the Iowa Army National Guard, sent a letter to Department... -
November 04, 2015
Ernst, Hirono Introduce VETS Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), led eight co-sponsors, in introducing the bipartisan Veterans E-Health & Telemedicine Support... -
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... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement after voting in support of starting debate on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs...
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September 30, 2015
Carper, Ernst Request Information to Protect Veterans and Taxpayers from Expensive Flight Training Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In light of troubling reports from national news outlets, U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) sent a letter today to Department of Veterans... -
September 23, 2015
Ernst Sends Letter Demanding VA Implement Mental Health Care Improvements for Iowa Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than three months after a report was released from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) following Senator Joni... -
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...
