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February 10, 2016
Ernst co-sponsors legislation to combat terrorists' use of social media
By Ryan Matheny (Washington, D.C.) -- A Joni Ernst-backed bill dealing with combat terrorist use of social media has cleared committee and will move to the Senate Floor. The Iowa... -
By Dar Danielson Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Red Oak, says the Armed Services Committee she serves on got an update on North Korea’s firing of a long-range...
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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 09, 2016
Ernst supports sanctioning North Korea for nuclear test, rocket launch
By James Lynch DES MOINES — Sen. Joni Ernst is supporting additional sanction on North Korea in response to the rogue nation’s recent tests of a hydrogen bomb and a... -
February 08, 2016
Friday's visit by Senator Joni Ernst to Virginia Gay Hospital
United States Senator Joni Ernst visited Virginia Gay Hospital Friday to gain better understanding of challenges facing rural communities and rural hospitals. Senator Ernst was... -
February 06, 2016
Iowa Girl Scouts Learn From Local Female Leaders
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG-TV9) - Girls Scouts from across Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois gather on Saturday to listen to local female leaders share their stories on their success.... -
February 04, 2016
Ernst worries White House rushing to allow women in combat
By Jacqueline Klimas The Senate's only female combat veteran said on Thursday that she believes the administration is rushing to open all combat positions to women, a move that... -
January 31, 2016
Joni Ernst speaks on agricultural issues
By Stephen Sealey OTTUMWA, Iowa — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst was in Ottumwa Saturday morning, to talk about agricultural issues before the annual cow calf conference. She was... -
January 28, 2016
Ernst blasts U.S. military for using Russian rocket engines
By O. Kay Henderson Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says the Pentagon has for too long depended on Russian-made rocket engines to launch U.S. military satellites into outer... -
January 07, 2016
House to take up bill blocking EPA water rule
House Republicans will begin considering a bill next week to block implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule setting federal regulatory power over... -
January 07, 2016
Ernst kicks off 99 county tour in her hometown
(Red Oak) -- Iowa Senator Joni Ernst made a stop in KMAland on Thursday. The Red Oak Republican hosted a town hall meeting at the Montgomery County Courthouse, which officially... -
December 11, 2015
Obama’s Pressing ‘Delete’ On Key Counter-Terrorism Intelligence. Here’s How We’re Stopping It.
As published in: Independent Journal Last month’s brutal massacre in Paris and the ISIS-connected terrorist attack in California underscore just how dangerous the world has... -
November 18, 2015
Declaring war on ISIL
As published in: USA Today Over the weekend, the United States’ oldest ally was attacked by an enemy we all know too well. My heart breaks for France and her people... -
November 18, 2015
Declaring war on ISIL: Sen. Joni Ernst
Source: USA Today Over the weekend, the United States’ oldest ally was attacked by an enemy we all know too well. My heart breaks for France and her people during this time... -
November 16, 2015
Opinion: Senator Joni Ernst says EPA's WOTUS 'ill-conceived'
As published in: Agri-Pulse Recently, a bipartisan majority of U.S. Senators voted to close the floodgates on Washington bureaucrats determined to sink farmers, homebuilders, and... -
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 08, 2015
Shortsighted deal on debt limit sidesteps necessary tough decisions
By Joni Ernst What does $57,000 mean to you? For many Iowans, $57,000 could mean a college degree at a public university in Iowa. A family of four in Iowa could buy five years'... -
October 25, 2015
Sen. Ernst tours CIH’s new outpatient clinic
US Sen. Joni Ernst finished her 99-county tour in grand fashion in Marshalltown Saturday. Fittingly, it was at one of the area's premiere attractions, Central Iowa Healthcare's new... -
October 23, 2015
Ernst troubled after recent Middle East trip
WATERLOO | U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, learned a lot after meeting with leaders in six Middle Eastern countries as part of a congressional delegation trip last week. But she had... -
October 20, 2015
GMOs are vital for food production
By Senator Joni Ernst Des Moines welcomed dignitaries from around the world to come together and celebrate the life and contributions of Iowa’s greatest son: Dr. Norman...