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November 13, 2019
Sen. Joni Ernst continues to work on behalf of veterans
Having worn our great nation’s colors in combat, commanded men and women overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and served as the battalion commander of the largest... -
November 06, 2019
Military Times: VA sexual assault cases raise concerns among a pair of GOP lawmakers
A pair of Republican senators are questioning whether Veterans Affairs officials are doing enough to prevent and punish sexual assault at department locations in light of several... -
October 29, 2019
The Washington Times: Feds spent $250,000 on ridiculous mascots
The federal government loves its costumes — and not just at Halloween. There’s Sunny Saguaro, a National Park Service cactus costume character who travels to parades and festivals.... -
October 28, 2019
Ernst: House Democrats need to do their job, pass USMCA
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was ratified in 1994. That was three years before Wi-Fi became available to the public, five years before USB drives were invented,... -
October 21, 2019
Ripon Advance: Ernst’s bipartisan, bicameral bill to limit presidential perks moves forward
The U.S. House of Representatives on Oct. 16 passed its version of the bipartisan, bicameral Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2019, which would end the taxpayer-funded... -
October 09, 2019
The Grundy Register: Ernst visits Grundy Center Main Street
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst visited Grundy Center’s Main Street Saturday, stopping at The Natural Grind for coffee and a cinnamon roll, chatting with business owner Katie Lewis at 319... -
October 03, 2019
Siouxland News: Lessons of Leadership: Sen. Joni Ernst takes part in Q&A with Briar Cliff students
Thursday morning at Briar Cliff University, Senator Joni Ernst served as the keynote speaker of a workshop called "Lessons of Leadership". This is the 3rd Annual Lessons of... -
October 03, 2019
Joni Ernst: Actions to take now on health care
As I’ve crisscrossed the state on my annual 99-county tour, I’ve met and had conversations with countless Iowans. And, whether I’m at my town halls, a small business tour, or... -
September 30, 2019
Ernst Week in Review
Warning Washington Bureaucrats about Their End-of-Year Spending Habits During the biggest federal spending week of the Fiscal Year, Senator Joni Ernst, who Iowans sent to... -
September 29, 2019
Ernst: Work across aisle to improve child care access
During the past five years, Iowa has lost more than 40% of its regulated child care providers, and our rural communities are bearing the brunt of it. In fact, a quarter of Iowans... -
September 25, 2019
Sioux City Journal: OUR OPINION: Eliminate incentives for end-of-year federal spending
In terms of spending by federal agencies, this month is known as "Christmas in September." "This is a period where the agencies are spending down their budgets this year, so... -
September 22, 2019
Washington Times: Feds rush to spend 20% of $500 billion in one month in 'use it or lose it' spending spree
Federal agencies have shelled out tens of millions of dollars on cars, movie cameras and other items in a contract spending spree that happens across government at the end of every... -
September 20, 2019
The Gazette: How can Joni Ernst be so sure the government isn't hiding aliens at Area 51?
If you’re reading this, you have not been vaporized by advanced alien weapons. America has survived the first few hours following the raid on Area 51. Early this morning,... -
August 29, 2019
Epoch Times: Pentagon Gets Ernst’s ‘Squeal Award’ for Buying $30M of Risky Chinese Computers
Department of Defense (DOD) officials bought $30 million worth of computers and related equipment from Chinese companies last year, despite repeated warnings that doing so risked... -
Iowans are well-known for a number of things, but to name a few: our Midwest hospitality — or, as we say, being “Iowa nice” — our hard work ethic and our...
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August 20, 2019
Sens. Joni Ernst, Marco Rubio, Tim Scott, and David Perdue: Empower states to lift people out of poverty
Since President Lyndon Johnson declared a war on poverty in 1964, the federal government has spent $23 trillion attempting to alleviate poverty. Today, we spend almost $1 trillion... -
August 15, 2019
Sens. Joni Ernst, James Lankford, and Bill Cassidy: Abolishing ICE would worsen child smuggling and other US-Mexico border problems
Last month we visited the Rio Grande Valley sector of our southern border near McAllen, Texas. We toured the Hidalgo Port of Entry — a large pedestrian access and processing... -
July 23, 2019
The Ripon Advance: Senate committee advances Ernst’s bipartisan veterans healthcare bill
The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on July 16 advanced a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) to improve healthcare services for America’s... -
July 19, 2019
The Ripon Advance: Ernst: Unsatisfactory work by federal contractors means zero bonuses paid
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on July 17 sponsored legislation to prohibit bonuses being paid to federal contractors for projects that are over budget or behind schedule. “Over... -
July 09, 2019
The Ripon Advance: EPA’s proposed volume standards don’t consider impact of certain exemptions, says Ernst
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) is not satisfied with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule to set a minimum amount of renewable fuels that would be supplied to the...
