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Source: Sioux City Journal “There is no acceptable VA wait time for mental health care treatment for our veterans." U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst On average, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst,...
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April 19, 2015
Ernst reflects on her first 100 days in Senate
As published in: Des Moines Register This past Thursday marked the 100th day since I took office as Iowa's newest U.S. senator. It has truly been an honor, and I have wasted... -
Source: The Gazette By Erin Murphy DES MOINES — Joni Ernst today serves her 100th day in office as a freshman U.S. senator from Iowa. During her first four months in office, she...
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April 13, 2015
On Sioux City stop, Ernst says she'll use knowledge from statewide tour in Washington
Source: Sioux City Journal By Jordan Gonzalez SIOUX CITY | Joni Ernst's tour of the Crittenton Center in Sioux City on Friday afternoon marked stop No. 51 on the freshman U.S.... -
March 31, 2015
Ernst presents medals to Muscatine man
Source: Muscatine Journal By Jason Liegois MUSCATINE, Iowa — Veterans affairs — and the long-delayed medals for one local vet — brought U.S. Sen Joni Ernst to the Muscatine... -
Source: WQAD By John David Sen. Joni Ernst, (R) Iowa, wants to cut delays for veterans’ mental health care. It’s her first legislation since taking office. A staggering 36-day...
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Last week, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) delivered her maiden speech on the Senate floor and introduced her first piece of legislation, the Prioritizing Veterans’ Access to Mental...
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March 27, 2015
Ernst finds her voice
Source: Quad City Times By the Times Editorial Board With strong words and clear resolve, Sen. Joni Ernst introduced her first legislation Monday in a floor speech we wish more... -
“Currently, the average wait time for a mental health appointment at the VA is 36 days. We can – and must – do better for our veterans.” WASHINGTON, D.C. –...
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March 23, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Delivers First Speech on Senate Floor
Introduced first piece of legislation: Prioritizing Veterans’ Access to Mental Health Care Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) delivered her first speech,... -
Source: Radio Iowa By O. Kay Henderson Republican Joni Ernst has introduced her first bill in the U.S. Senate — the “Prioritizing Veterans’ Access to Mental Health Care Act.” The...
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March 23, 2015
Sen. Ernst Delivers First Senate Speech
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March 23, 2015
Senator Ernst introduces VA healthcare bill
Source: KWQC By Dan Howell Senator Joni Ernst introduced new legislation to help Veterans get quick access to mental healthcare. “These veterans fought for us and defended us... -
Source: KCAU By Jenna Rehnstrom Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst is making the health of the nation's veterans the cornerstone of her first piece of legislation. The Iowa...
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March 22, 2015
In first floor speech, Ernst urges help for vets
Source: Des Moines Register By Christopher Doering Republican Sen. Joni Ernst proposed legislation Monday that would allow military veterans to get mental health care outside the... -
March 14, 2015
Ernst supports veterans care provider bill
Source: KMA Land By Mike Peterson Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is promoting legislation that would boost local health care services for veterans. Ernst and Indiana Democratic Senator... -
March 11, 2015
Sen. Ernst Supports Legislation to Recognize Community Providers Focused on Military Culture and Needs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) cosponsored Senator Joe Donnelly’s (D-IN) Community Provider Readiness Recognition Act. This legislation creates a... -
March 04, 2015
Senator Ernst Receives Update on Request for Examination of the VA Central Iowa Health Care System’s Mental Health Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General’s office has provided an update regarding U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-IA) request for an examination... -
Today, Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) co-sponsored Senator Gary Peters’ (D-MI) bipartisan Military Reserve Small Business Jobs Act of 2015, to extend a tax credit for small businesses...
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February 24, 2015
Federal delegation calling for report on Knoxville CBOC
Source: Knoxville Journal-Express Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, with Rep. Dave Loebsack, have sent a letter to VA Secretary Robert McDonald and US General Services...