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December 19, 2017
Ernst: Optimism ‘in the air’ ahead of GOP tax overhaul
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowan Republican lawmakers in Washington said Tuesday that they are excited about the tax reform overhaul. Sen. Joni Ernst said Democrats' claims that... -
Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), John...
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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 13, 2017
Ernst Nominates 41 Iowa Students to be Considered for Appointments at U.S. Service Academies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced today that she has nominated 41 Iowa students to be... -
December 12, 2017
NDAA Signed into Law, Includes 37 Ernst Provisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, released the following statement after... -
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
Ernst Receives Commitments to Improve Flood Project Funding Formula
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the committee, received commitments from the... -
December 06, 2017
Ernst Statement on Decision to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of... -
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
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
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
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
Ernst Applauds Iowan Glen Smith on Confirmation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement after Iowan Glen Smith... -
December 05, 2017
Ernst, Grassley Issue Statement on Latest Regarding Omaha VA Waitlist
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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... -
December 05, 2017
Ernst Stresses Importance of NAFTA at White House Meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a meeting at the White House with President Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today stressed the...