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April 16, 2015
Sen. Joni Ernst works to overcome gridlock in first 100 days
Source: WQAD By John David Sen. Joni Ernst is trying to find common ground by overcoming obstacles after her first 100 days on the job. As the nation’s first female veteran to... -
Source: The Gazette By Erin Murphy DES MOINES — Joni Ernst today serves her 100th day in office as a freshman U.S. senator from Iowa. During her first four months in office, she...
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April 15, 2015
Senator Ernst visits Franklin County
Source: The Sheffield Press By Travis Fischer Freshman U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst visited the area last week as part of her inaugural recess tour of the state. Back in Iowa after... -
April 13, 2015
On Sioux City stop, Ernst says she'll use knowledge from statewide tour in Washington
Source: Sioux City Journal By Jordan Gonzalez SIOUX CITY | Joni Ernst's tour of the Crittenton Center in Sioux City on Friday afternoon marked stop No. 51 on the freshman U.S.... -
Source: WQAD By John David Sen. Joni Ernst, (R) Iowa, wants to cut delays for veterans’ mental health care. It’s her first legislation since taking office. A staggering 36-day...
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March 31, 2015
Ernst presents medals to Muscatine man
Source: Muscatine Journal By Jason Liegois MUSCATINE, Iowa — Veterans affairs — and the long-delayed medals for one local vet — brought U.S. Sen Joni Ernst to the Muscatine... -
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... -
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... -
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 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... -
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 08, 2015
Iowa Follows Ernst to D.C.
Source: Des Moines Register By Kathie Obradovich U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst's personal office in the Hart Senate Office Building is roughly 8 feet by 12, with just a few treasured... -
February 24, 2015
Federal delegation calling for report on Knoxville CBOC
Source: Knoxville Journal-Express Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, with Rep. Dave Loebsack, have sent a letter to VA Secretary Robert McDonald and US General Services... -
February 23, 2015
Ernst invites EPA head to Iowa
Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, on Monday invited Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy to visit Iowa to hear how... -
February 23, 2015
Ernst requests investigation into Iowa veteran mental health programs
Source: KCCI By Kait McKinney Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is requesting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to investigate the VA Central Iowa Heath Care System’s mental... -
Source: WHO By Dave Price Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is asking for a federal investigation into the death of an Iowa veteran. Police found the body of Richard Miles in Des Moines’...