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February 12, 2018
‘I love it. So many things right here’
Ernst spends Saturday morning in Lake City When the quilting bug hits Iowa’s junior senator she knows where to go. And if U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, wants a respite, a... -
February 11, 2018
Senators to Introduce Border Security, DACA Framework
WASHINGTON – A group of U.S. Senators tomorrow will introduce a common-sense proposal aimed at providing legal certainty for undocumented children brought to the United... -
February 11, 2018
Belated honors
Two veterans were recognized Saturday afternoon during a medal ceremony held at Iowa Central Community College. U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, presented the medals on behalf of the... -
February 10, 2018
Senators push women veteran counseling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today introduced the Women Veterans Peer Counseling Enhancement Act to ensure the... -
February 09, 2018
Senators Ernst, Shaheen seeks bipartisan justice for our young Olympians
By Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) “I just signed your death warrant,” Judge Rosemarie Aquilina said as she condemned former USA Gymnastics doctor... -
February 09, 2018
Two Iowa Vietnam veterans recognized decades after service
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) -- It happened 50 years late, but two Iowa Vietnam veterans have received the military recognition they deserved. Senator Joni Ernst presented service... -
February 08, 2018
Senators Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Increase Number of VA Peer Counselors for Women Veterans
Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today introduced the Women Veterans Peer Counseling Enhancement Act to ensure the... -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, today held a hearing on the Department of...
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February 07, 2018
Ernst: Northey is a Tenacious Advocate and True Voice for Agriculture
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) today delivered remarks from the Senate floor urging confirmation of Iowan Bill Northey to be U.S. Department of Agriculture... -
February 07, 2018
Ernst Introduced Iowan and National Pork Producers Council President Howard Hill at Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, introduced Dr. Howard Hill, the President of the National Pork... -
(Washington, DC)— In a joint press conference today in the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) unveiled their resolution and growing...
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WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators is pushing for a special congressional investigation into how the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics may have...
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February 07, 2018
Ernst Joins Bipartisan Push for Community Health Centers Funding
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined a bipartisan group of senators in calling on Senate leadership to immediately reauthorize funding for community health centers. In a letter to... -
February 07, 2018
Ernst Asks for US Senate to Begin Investigation into USA Gymnastics in Wake of Nassar Scandal
WASHINGTON, DC -- Iowa Senator Joni Ernst wants to start an investigation into USA Gymnastics and its leadership in the wake of the sexual abuse investigations of... -
February 07, 2018
Ernst, others call for investigation of U.S. Olympic committee
DAVENPORT — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, joined a bipartisan group of senators Wednesday to call for a congressional investigation of the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA... -
February 07, 2018
U.S. senators call for Olympic committee probe after Nassar scandal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Wednesday called for an investigation into the handling of sexual misconduct allegations by the U.S. Olympic Committee... -
February 07, 2018
Ernst calls for Nassar investigation
WASHINGTON — More fallout over the sex abuse scandal involving Larry Nassar. This morning in Washington, Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst joined other lawmakers to establish a special... -
February 07, 2018
Ernst seeking investigation of U.S. Olympic Committee and handling of Nassar abuse
Panel would investigate handling of Nassar abuse U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, joined a bipartisan group of senators Wednesday to call for a congressional investigation of the U.S.... -
February 07, 2018
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst calls for Senate investigation of Olympics, gymnastics officials over sex abuse
WASHINGTON — As a college student, Joni Ernst spent evenings volunteering at the ACCESS women’s crisis shelter in Ames, where she witnessed firsthand the pain suffered... -
February 06, 2018
Grassley, Ernst and Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced bipartisan legislation along with Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) to restore...