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February 07, 2018
Ernst calls for Nassar investigation
WASHINGTON — More fallout over the sex abuse scandal involving Larry Nassar. This morning in Washington, Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst joined other lawmakers to establish a special... -
February 07, 2018
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst calls for Senate investigation of Olympics, gymnastics officials over sex abuse
WASHINGTON — As a college student, Joni Ernst spent evenings volunteering at the ACCESS women’s crisis shelter in Ames, where she witnessed firsthand the pain suffered... -
February 07, 2018
U.S. senators call for Olympic committee probe after Nassar scandal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Wednesday called for an investigation into the handling of sexual misconduct allegations by the U.S. Olympic Committee... -
February 07, 2018
Ernst Asks for US Senate to Begin Investigation into USA Gymnastics in Wake of Nassar Scandal
WASHINGTON, DC -- Iowa Senator Joni Ernst wants to start an investigation into USA Gymnastics and its leadership in the wake of the sexual abuse investigations of... -
February 07, 2018
Ernst, others call for investigation of U.S. Olympic committee
DAVENPORT — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, joined a bipartisan group of senators Wednesday to call for a congressional investigation of the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA... -
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators is pushing for a special congressional investigation into how the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics may have...
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February 07, 2018
Ernst Joins Bipartisan Push for Community Health Centers Funding
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined a bipartisan group of senators in calling on Senate leadership to immediately reauthorize funding for community health centers. In a letter to... -
February 06, 2018
Iowa lawmakers seek flood funding answers
Three federal lawmakers — in the latest attempt to press the Army Corps of Engineers to release money for the Cedar Rapids flood control system — are seeking answers to... -
(Washington, DC) On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
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January 30, 2018
Ernst Pushing for Prevention of Sexual Abuse Toward Athletes
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst hopes the attention received by the sentencing of former Michigan State and Olympic sports doctor Larry Nassar for abusing female will help push through... -
January 29, 2018
Ernst Co-Sponsors “No Budget, No Pay” Act
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) gives a monthly "Squeal Award" to expose extravagant spending or the misuse of funds by the government. This month, the dubious award... -
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst is looking out for student athletes, as she pushes for legislation to ensure sex abuse allegations are taken seriously. MASON CITY, Iowa - U.S. Senator...
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January 26, 2018
Ernst backs U.S. Olympic Committee, gymnastics investigation
(Washington) -- Iowa Senator Joni Ernst calls it "a foot stomper"--the recent revelations regarding the sexual harassment and abuse of amateur athletes. The Red Oak Republican... -
Senators from both parties are calling for creation of a select committee to investigate the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics following the sentencing of a former sports...
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January 18, 2018
Ernst wants Corps of Engineers to change funding formula
WASHINGTON (KCRG-TV9) -- Iowa Senator Joni Ernst on Wednesday asked the head of the Army Corps of Engineers to change the calculation that directs where federal money for... -
January 16, 2018
Reynolds & Ernst Help Celebrate Clarke County Community & Business
Last night, braving the cold temps and a biting wind, Osceola community members, business leaders, and guests gathered at Lakeside Casino’s Event Center to celebrate... -
January 16, 2018
Ernst touts VETS Act at Iowa Veterans Home
‘Access to health care for vets is a top priority’ MARSHALLTOWN — The bipartisan VETS Act, designed to increase telehealth offerings to veterans, particularly... -
January 16, 2018
Ensuring access to services
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, toured the complex of the Iowa Veterans Home Monday morning, accompanied by IVH Commandant Timon Oujiri and state Rep. Dean Fisher, R-Montour, as well... -
January 15, 2018
72 years in the making
Newton World War II vet honored More than 70 years later a local veteran received recognition for serving in World War II. Newton native Kenneth Arthur, 92, was full of joy when... -
January 14, 2018
WWII Veteran Receives Medals 70 Years Later
NEWTON, Iowa -- A Newton family likely didn't pay much attention to the falling snow on Sunday, as they had a more important and meaningful reason to head inside...