Make 'Em Squeal News
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March 25, 2019 | Press Release
In the Spirit of March Madness, Ernst, Braun, Lankford, and Paul Participate in ‘Tournament of Government Waste’
WASHINGTON—In the spirit of March Madness, Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and her fellow lawmakers, Senators Mike Braun (R-IN), James Lankford (R-OK), and Rand Paul (R-KY), are... -
March 14, 2019 | Press Release
After Release of Watchdog Report, Ernst and Colleagues Call Out Government Agencies for Lack of Transparency, Failure to Disclose Costs to Taxpayers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), who has worked to root out Washington’s wasteful spending and to “Make ‘em Squeal,” just introduced legislation requiring every project... -
March 14, 2019 | Column
The Washington Times: Bill lets White House dock grant money until disclosure laws are fulfilled
The National Institutes of Health ponied up $405,000 for a study that found kids are more likely to do chores if they don a cape and pretend to be Batman. But good luck finding out... -
March 12, 2019 | Column
Military Times: Use-it or lose-it: DoD dropped $4.6 million on crab and lobster, and $9,000 on a chair in last-minute spending spree
The federal government found a way to spend $97 billion in a single month last year, of which more than $61 billion can be attributed to the Pentagon. It’s not a new... -
February 28, 2019 | Column
Radio Iowa: ‘Billion Dollar Boondoggle’ bill from Sen. Ernst targets large-scale waste
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley criticized the Pentagon last year for spending $10,000 on a toilet seat. Now, Iowa’s other U.S. senator is sponsoring legislation she says targets... -
February 27, 2019 | Press Release
Ernst Reintroduces Bill to Cut Wasteful Spending, Cap Presidential Perks
WASHINGTON – Building on her efforts to cut wasteful spending, protect taxpayer dollars, and hold Washington accountable, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is reintroducing... -
February 27, 2019 | Column
Sen. Ernst Joins CNBC’s Squawk Box to Discuss Her Efforts to Make ‘Em Squeal
WASHINGTON – Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box this morning to discuss her latest efforts to hold Washington accountable and cut federal spending, including the... -
February 26, 2019 | Press Release
Ernst Pushes for Full Disclosure of Costs, Timeline for Billion Dollar Government Projects Over Budget and Behind Schedule
WASHINGTON—Iowans sent Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) to Washington to hold the government accountable and to “make ‘em squeal.” As part of that effort, Senator Ernst is introducing a... -
February 26, 2019 | Column
The Federalist: Sen. Joni Ernst Introduces Bill To Expose ‘Billion-Dollar Boondoggles’ Like California High-Speed Rail
Sen. Joni Ernst introduced a bill on Tuesday that would require the costs and timelines of massive taxpayer-funded projects to be submitted to Congress for scrutiny. The... -
December 20, 2018 | Press Release
Joni Ernst Incentives and Victories - 2018
WASHINGTON – From her efforts to secure $117 million in federal funding for the Cedar Rapids flood mitigation project to successfully getting E15 year-round to watching the... -
December 19, 2018 | Press Release
AUDIO NEWS RELEASE (ANR): Senator Ernst Reflects on 2018
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released audio of her year-end message highlighting her hard work for the people of Iowa over this past year. ... -
September 18, 2018 | Press Release
Senator Ernst: “The people of Iowa elected me to come to Washington to be their voice and to instill much needed fiscal responsibility”
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) took to the floor of the Senate to express her disappointment over Congress failing to properly fund the government yet... -
June 19, 2018 | Press Release
Senators Ernst and King Seek to Withdraw Tax-Exempt Status from Professional Sports Leagues
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Angus King (I-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Properly Reducing Overexemptions for Sports (PRO Sports) Act, to... -
June 05, 2018 | Press Release
Ernst Comments on Cancellation of August State Work Period
WASHINGTON –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... -
June 05, 2018 | Press Release
Ernst & Heitkamp’s Bipartisan Bill to Improve Government Efficiency & Accountability Passes in the Senate
Senators’ Bill would Strengthen Congressional Oversight and the Public’s Ability to Evaluate How Federal Agencies are Tackling Problems Identified by Inspectors General In... -
June 05, 2018 | Column
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... -
June 01, 2018 | Op-ed
Sen. Joni Ernst: Congress needs to pass a budget or cancel vacations
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... -
May 27, 2018 | Column
Toomey, Senators Introduce White House Rescission Bill
ALLENTOWN, PA — Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) along with Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Joni Ernst (R-IA), David Perdue (R-GA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Rand Paul (R-KY),... -
May 26, 2018 | Column
Ernst and Fellow Senators Introduce Rescission Bill
Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Mike Lee (R-UT), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Pat Toomey (R-PA), David Perdue (R-GA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Rand Paul (R-KY), Jeff Flake (R-AZ), and Ben Sasse (R-NE)... -
May 25, 2018 | Press Release
Conservative Senators Introduce White House Rescission Bill
WASHINGTON – Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Mike Lee (R-UT), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Pat Toomey (R-PA), David Perdue (R-GA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Rand Paul (R-KY), Jeff Flake (R-AZ), and Ben...
