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September 24, 2021
Joni Ernst: Let’s serve up some prime cuts.
Earlier this year, Washington Democrats rammed through a massive, nearly $2 trillion bill full of partisan pet projects and Democratic Party wish list items under the guise of... -
September 17, 2021
Joni Ernst: With another 99 County Tour in the books, I’m continuing to bring Iowans’ voices to Washington.
Each week, when Congress wraps up its work in Washington, D.C., I can’t wait to return home to Iowa. Most weekends, that means heading out on my 99 County Tour to connect with... -
September 10, 2021
Sen. Joni Ernst: Twenty years after 9/11, we still feel pain but we also feel hope
A few months ago, my daughter and I visited the National September 11th Memorial and Museum in New York City. The flood of emotions was overwhelming. Walking between the footprints... -
September 10, 2021
Sen. Joni Ernst: We Cannot Change the Past, but We Must Learn From It
Twenty years ago, on a bright, clear-skied September morning, our nation was attacked. Many of us probably remember where we were on that fateful, horrific day. I know I do. That... -
September 10, 2021
Joni Ernst: Now More Than Ever, Our Global War on Terrorism Veterans Deserve Recognition
As a company commander who served in Kuwait and Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom—and someone who spent 23 years of my life serving in the United States military alongside some... -
September 03, 2021
Joni Ernst: The Afghanistan withdrawal has been a disaster. Here’s what the Biden Administration needs to do now.
Earlier this week, the American people faced a surreal and gut-wrenching reality—America left our own behind. The president broke a promise to our citizens and to those who bravely... -
August 17, 2021
Sen. Joni Ernst: Crisis in Afghanistan – Biden must be clear about threat, never forget US troops' sacrifices
The news out of Afghanistan is grim. The Taliban are rapidly advancing across the country and are reportedly in the capital city. Huge swaths of Afghanistan are now controlled by... -
August 06, 2021
Joni Ernst: A humanitarian crisis. A national security crisis. A public health crisis.
A humanitarian crisis. A national security crisis. A public health crisis. That’s the reality at our southern border. We’re nearly seven months into the Biden... -
July 30, 2021
Joni Ernst: Let’s Put the Brakes on the Boondoggles.
Earlier this year, Democrats tried to spend more than $100 million to extend a subway from San Francisco—not far from the Speaker of the House’s congressional district—to Silicon... -
July 23, 2021
Joni Ernst: Only in Washington, D.C. does the word “trillion” get thrown around so often and so easily.
Under the Biden Administration, there’s a lot of bad news coming out of Washington, D.C. The Administration’s failure to address, or even acknowledge, the crisis at our southern... -
July 17, 2021
Joni Ernst: Cuba Serves as a Reminder of the Dangers of Communism and Socialism, Promise of America
Last weekend, Cubans from across the island nation—from Havana to Santiago—took to the streets, rising up against the Communist-run government, as they face the worst economic... -
When an American president makes a decision on military deployment, the action sends signals to friends and foes alike around the globe. Take for example President Joe...
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July 02, 2021
Joni Ernst: Freedom Rings On This Independence Day
The adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, was a defining moment in world history. It launched America on her journey to becoming the greatest nation on the... -
June 25, 2021
Joni Ernst: Standing Up to the Democrats’ Power Grab
When I served as the Montgomery County Auditor, I was tasked with many different responsibilities. Preparing and certifying tax levies, maintaining financial records, serving as... -
June 18, 2021
Joni Ernst: A gut punch to Iowans.
A gut punch to Iowans. That’s the only way to describe the Biden Administration’s decision to roll back the previous administration’s Navigable Water Protection Rule.... -
June 14, 2021
Sen. Joni Ernst: Celebrating Flag Day – here's the special meaning it holds for this combat veteran
In the town square of my hometown of Red Oak, Iowa, you see her gleaming in the sunlight. And you see her wave in metro centers and main streets spanning coast to coast, on... -
Even if you’re paying attention, it’s hard to keep track of all the numbers flying around Washington, D.C. right now. Despite our national debt approaching $30 trillion, President...
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Just one percent of the U.S. population steps up to serve our country in uniform. That’s one percent of Americans that we call upon to sacrifice time away from friends and family...
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May 14, 2021
Joni Ernst: Help Wanted: Federal Policies That Incentivize Work, Support Small Business
There’s no doubt about it: it’s been a long year. Just ask any small business, restaurant, or other employer across our state. Fortunately, there’s light at the end of the tunnel.... -
In the coming weeks, high school students in Iowa and across the country will don their cap and gown to receive their high-school diplomas. Many of them will look forward to...
