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March 27, 2015
Ernst finds her voice
Source: Quad City Times By the Times Editorial Board With strong words and clear resolve, Sen. Joni Ernst introduced her first legislation Monday in a floor speech we wish more... -
March 26, 2015
Ernst Offers Amendments to the Senate Budget Resolution
“These amendments are commonsense reforms that uphold my commitment to Iowans to cut wasteful spending and be vigilant with taxpayer money.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni... -
“Currently, the average wait time for a mental health appointment at the VA is 36 days. We can – and must – do better for our veterans.” WASHINGTON, D.C. –...
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March 23, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst Delivers First Speech on Senate Floor
Introduced first piece of legislation: Prioritizing Veterans’ Access to Mental Health Care Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) delivered her first speech,... -
March 23, 2015
Ernst Statement on 5th Anniversary of ObamaCare
“Iowans and all Americans deserve real solutions for a quality, affordable health care system” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following... -
Source: KCAU By Jenna Rehnstrom Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst is making the health of the nation's veterans the cornerstone of her first piece of legislation. The Iowa...
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March 23, 2015
Senator Ernst introduces VA healthcare bill
Source: KWQC By Dan Howell Senator Joni Ernst introduced new legislation to help Veterans get quick access to mental healthcare. “These veterans fought for us and defended us... -
Source: Radio Iowa By O. Kay Henderson Republican Joni Ernst has introduced her first bill in the U.S. Senate — the “Prioritizing Veterans’ Access to Mental Health Care Act.” The...
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March 23, 2015
Sen. Ernst Delivers First Senate Speech
Source: KWWL Sen. Ernst Delivers First Senate Speech. Watch here. # # # -
March 22, 2015
In first floor speech, Ernst urges help for vets
Source: Des Moines Register By Christopher Doering Republican Sen. Joni Ernst proposed legislation Monday that would allow military veterans to get mental health care outside the... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued the following statement in observance of National Agriculture Day: “As we recognize National Agriculture Day, we...
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March 18, 2015
Ernst Asks for Answers from SSA on Recent Audit
Source: WOI Ernst Asks for Answers from SSA on Recent Audit. Watch here. # # # -
March 17, 2015
Sen. Ernst Presses SSA on Inaccurate Death Master File and Failure to Correct Existing Deficiencies
“…You can’t dispute that there are still 6.5 million numbers that exist out there and even though they may not be drawing benefits on those numbers, it is still an issue whether it... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined a bipartisan group of senators in a letter urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia...
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March 14, 2015
Ernst supports veterans care provider bill
Source: KMA Land By Mike Peterson Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is promoting legislation that would boost local health care services for veterans. Ernst and Indiana Democratic Senator... -
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (Arkansas) along with fellow freshman Senators James Lankford (Oklahoma), Joni Ernst (Iowa), Thom Tillis (North Carolina), and...
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March 13, 2015
Sen. Ernst Visits Guantanamo Bay
Source: KGAN Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) was in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on Friday. Ernst joined with four other Republican senators from the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence... -
March 12, 2015
Ernst on Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation: “We must bring this bill forward for a vote”
"As the mother of three beautiful daughters, and as someone who as a young woman volunteered my time, my energy at a women's crisis shelter that dealt with many of these forms of... -
March 12, 2015
Ernst Calls for Review of U.S. Equipment Provided In Iraq
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) sent a letter to President Obama calling for a detailed response regarding circumstances in which? equipment has... -
March 11, 2015
Sen. Ernst Supports Legislation to Recognize Community Providers Focused on Military Culture and Needs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) cosponsored Senator Joe Donnelly’s (D-IN) Community Provider Readiness Recognition Act. This legislation creates a...