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November 18, 2015
Declaring war on ISIL: Sen. Joni Ernst
Source: USA Today Over the weekend, the United States’ oldest ally was attacked by an enemy we all know too well. My heart breaks for France and her people during this time... -
November 16, 2015
Opinion: Senator Joni Ernst says EPA's WOTUS 'ill-conceived'
As published in: Agri-Pulse Recently, a bipartisan majority of U.S. Senators voted to close the floodgates on Washington bureaucrats determined to sink farmers, homebuilders, and... -
November 10, 2015
Senator Ernst thanks veterans
As published in: Clayton County Register On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, fighting ceased between the Allied Powers and Central Powers, to end World... -
November 08, 2015
Shortsighted deal on debt limit sidesteps necessary tough decisions
By Joni Ernst What does $57,000 mean to you? For many Iowans, $57,000 could mean a college degree at a public university in Iowa. A family of four in Iowa could buy five years'... -
October 25, 2015
Sen. Ernst tours CIH’s new outpatient clinic
US Sen. Joni Ernst finished her 99-county tour in grand fashion in Marshalltown Saturday. Fittingly, it was at one of the area's premiere attractions, Central Iowa Healthcare's new... -
October 23, 2015
Ernst troubled after recent Middle East trip
WATERLOO | U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, learned a lot after meeting with leaders in six Middle Eastern countries as part of a congressional delegation trip last week. But she had... -
October 20, 2015
GMOs are vital for food production
By Senator Joni Ernst Des Moines welcomed dignitaries from around the world to come together and celebrate the life and contributions of Iowa’s greatest son: Dr. Norman... -
October 20, 2015
GMOs are vital for food production
By Senator Joni Ernst Des Moines welcomed dignitaries from around the world to come together and celebrate the life and contributions of Iowa’s greatest son: Dr. Norman... -
October 20, 2015
Senators: EPA ignores will of the people
As published in: Des Moines Register Recently, The Des Moines Register praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its intended mission, but ignored its tendency to... -
October 08, 2015
Ernst pushes for expansion of telehealth care for veterans
CEDAR RAPIDS — Elderly, disabled and rural veterans would have more access to health care if Congress approves legislation proposed by Sen. Joni Ernst to remove barriers to... -
September 30, 2015
Ernst Hosts Gathering
Source: Emmetsburg News By Anesa McGregor With 97 Iowa counties under her belt, Palo Alto County was the 98th stop this year for United States Senator Joni Ernst. Ernst began the... -
September 21, 2015
Ernst makes Clay County Fair stop on 99-county tour
Source: Spencer Daily Reporter By Hanna Russmann U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, made the 97th stop on her 99-county tour at the Clay County Fair Saturday morning. As she took in... -
September 11, 2015
The danger of the Iran Deal
Source: CNN This week marks a critical time in our nation's history and the future of the Middle East as Congress considers President Barack Obama's nuclear deal with... -
September 11, 2015
The danger of the Iran Deal
As published in: CNN This week marks a critical time in our nation's history and the future of the Middle East as Congress considers President Barack Obama's nuclear deal... -
August 14, 2015
Why I am fighting to defund Planned Parenthood
As published in: Des Moines Register Over the last several weeks Iowans have watched disturbing videos exposing Planned Parenthood’s role in harvesting the organs of unborn... -
As published in: Sioux City Journal President George Washington once said, “It will not be doubted that with reference either to individual or national welfare agriculture is of...
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Source: Daily Nonpareil By Joe Morton WASHINGTON – Both of Iowa’s U.S. senators expressed dismay Thursday that the Obama administration had turned down the state’s request for a...
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July 10, 2015
No Federal Disaster Declaration for Wright County
Source: KIOW By AJ Taylor Senator Joni Ernst says she’s “deeply disappointed” President Obama has rejected the governor’s request for a federal disaster declaration for the bird... -
Source: USA Today By Christopher Doering WASHINGTON — Egg and poultry groups Tuesday criticized the Agriculture Department's handling of the worst avian flu outbreak in U.S....
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July 08, 2015
U.S. plans changes to bird-flu response after criticism
Source: Reuters The U.S. Agriculture Department wants to improve its handling of the nation's worst-ever outbreak of bird flu in poultry after coming under criticism for a slow...