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December 19, 2017
Secretive Harassment Bailouts for Congress Addressed in Reform Act
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has joined a bipartisan group of senators who have introduced the Congressional Harassment Reform Act “to overhaul the current system of... -
December 14, 2017
Fitzpatrick, Curbelo, Ernst provisions key to national defense bill
Crucial elements provided by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) are included in a newly signed federal defense... -
December 14, 2017
Ernst joins Gillibrand on sexual harassment bill
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, is being joined by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and a number of other Republicans on a bill aimed at curbing sexual harassment in Congress. Eight... -
December 09, 2017
Senators' VA demands are proof watchdog approach works
With so many high-profile politicians expressing misgivings about media, it’s good to see U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst haven’t hesitated to pounce on news reports of... -
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on Wednesday gained commitments from a Trump administration nominee to re-examine federal flood mitigation programs so that program funding can be more...
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December 08, 2017
Fischer, Moran, Ernst stress NAFTA’s value to Midwest agriculture producers in talks with president, agency heads
Several Republican senators from top agriculture states met this week with President Donald Trump and administration officials to discuss the ongoing North American Free Trade... -
The nominee for a top position in the U.S. Army of Corps Engineers said he would reevaluate the benefit-to-cost ratio used to determine which water infrastructure projects get...
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December 06, 2017
Sens. Fischer, Ernst stress benefits of NAFTA at meeting with Trump
WASHINGTON — Farm state lawmakers continue to urge President Donald Trump not to completely abandon the North American Free Trade Agreement. Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., and... -
December 06, 2017
Sen. Ernst pushes for better flood project funding at US Capitol
WASHINGTON (KWWL) - One of Iowa's senators highlighted the importance of flood mitigation projects at the Capitol today, and received support in the form of action in... -
December 06, 2017
Iowa senators pledge to hold VA accountable after waitlist revelations
WASHINGTON — Both of Iowa’s U.S. senators said Tuesday that they were recently assured by the Trump administration it will hold accountable individuals responsible for... -
December 06, 2017
Ernst says meeting with VA was “emotionally charged” on hiring doctor with revoked license
WASHINGTON - Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says she had an "emotionally charged" meeting with an official from the VA about the agency hiring a surgeon who had a history of malpractice... -
December 06, 2017
Senators call for faster care at Omaha VA
Following a letter of response from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding a recent report that details unauthorized waiting lists outside of the VA patient tracking... -
December 05, 2017
Senators Seek Fuller Attention to Open IG Recommendations
Legislation (S-2178) newly offered in the Senate seeks to bring more attention to IG findings that agencies have not addressed by requiring the posting of all open recommendations... -
December 05, 2017
Sen. Joni Ernst meets with Trump to lobby for continuing NAFTA
The trade deal supports 138,000 Iowa jobs: U.S. Chamber CEDAR RAPIDS — With the U.S. trade deficit at a nine-month high due to rising oil prices and the widening of... -
December 05, 2017
Senators Grassley And Ernst Want Answers And Actions On Illegal Hiring Of VA Hospital Providers
Yesterday (Monday), Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) voicing concerns and seeking more information after a... -
December 05, 2017
VETS Act legislation heads to Senate floor
Bill provides greater access to telehealth benefits for veterans A new bill designed to help veterans gain greater access to health care services by providing telemedicine benefits... -
December 04, 2017
VETS Act Included In Senate Committee’s Caring For Our Veterans Act
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran, issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs passed legislation that includes the... -
December 04, 2017
Ernst, Young, pleased with U.S. military progress in Middle East
(Washington) -- Two KMAland congressional representatives believe the United States is making progress against terrorist groups in the Middle East. Shortly before Thanksgiving,... -
December 02, 2017
Grassley, Ernst applaud tax bill's passage
WASHINGTON — The majority Republican Senate passed a nearly $1.5 trillion tax bill early Saturday, marking it as the first major legislative victory for President Donald... -
December 02, 2017
Ernst and Grassley Respond to Senate Passing GOP Tax Plan
Early Saturday morning the U.S. Senate passed the GOP Tax Plan (H.R. 1) on a 51-49 vote. U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who both voted yes on the...
