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July 20, 2018
Sens. Tim Scott and Joni Ernst: Why we believe so strongly in the power of ‘opportunity zones’
Over the past eight months, families across the country have seen significant benefits from last year’s tax reform package. More than 4 million Americans have received... -
The United States Olympic Committee hired a new chief executive on Thursday and will now try to restore its credibility in the aftermath of heavy criticism regarding its lack of...
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July 12, 2018
Sen. Ernst pushes to make paid family leave a reality
IOWA - Iowa's junior senator, Joni Ernst, is helping lead a push to make paid family leave a reality for more working parents and caregivers. But she and her Democratic... -
A group of conservative senators is backing a proposal that calls for new parents to receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave by using some of their expected Social Security...
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Two Democratic senators and one Republican have written to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, urging him to reverse the decision to send 21 military lawyers to the border to prosecute...
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA – Earlier this year, an investigation by the Associated Press revealed a disturbing sexual assault problem on some of the nation’s military bases...
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WASHINGTON (Submitted) - Iowa's U.S. Senators Charles Grassley and Joni Ernst met with U.S. Ambassador to China and former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Wednesday in...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -- The women of Washington trade in suits and dresses for uniforms and cleats, as Democrats and Republicnas put their differences aside to battle...
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June 21, 2018
Ernst proposes taxpayer savings by ending tax-exempt status for professional sports leagues
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) wants to save American taxpayers roughly $100 million over a decade by excluding major league professional sports leagues from qualifying as tax-exempt... -
June 20, 2018
Five minutes with: Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst
Senator, in your opinion, what is the most crucial piece of legislation facing Congress or the Senate right now? From providing necessary equipment and resources, to ensuring our... -
WASHINGTON (KWWL) - One of Iowa's U.S. Senators is saying proposed tariffs against China, and the ensuing retaliation, will hurt farmers at home the most. Senator Joni Ernst...
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement, today, after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that the U.S. Senate will remain in session during the...
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June 05, 2018
Republican Senator Calls Pruitt ‘as Swampy as You Get’
Republican Senator Joni Ernst blasted allegations of ethical misconduct by EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, calling him “about as swampy as you get.” Pruitt’s... -
This week my colleagues and I introduced the No Budget, No Vacation Act to ensure Congress passes a budget. This bill says that if Congress hasn’t passed a budget and regular...
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DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG-TV9) -- The Senate has introduced legislation that reforms regulation for truckers called the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act. In it, some...
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May 29, 2018
Current internet laws make way for innovation
The letter to the editor, “The First Amendment should include digital content” conflates constitutional protections against governmental interference with free speech... -
Haulers hope for respite from rigid Department of Transportation Hours of Service regulations. A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill Wednesday (May 23) to...
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May 28, 2018
Rolling Thunder Ride Honors Veterans on Memorial Day
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA), co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Motorcycle Caucus, joined thousands of veterans to observe Memorial Day at the annual... -
May 28, 2018
Senators Peters and Ernst Join Veterans at Rolling Thunder in Observance of Memorial Day
Below is a statement from U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, in observance of... -
May 28, 2018
Rural Banks, Credit Unions Get a Break
Last week, President Trump signed into law the bipartisan Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S-2155). The legislation rolls back regulations imposed...
