Columns
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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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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: 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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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... -
July 08, 2015
Senate Hearing On Avian Flu
Source: Iowa Public Radio By Sarah Boden The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing Tuesday on avian influenza’s impact on the U.S. poultry industry. The USDA has come... -
Source: Omaha World-Herald By Joe Morton Bird flu has taken a serious toll on the Iowa poultry sector, two producers from the state testified Tuesday. “I am living the avian...
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July 02, 2015
Tool box envy at Snap-on tour
Source: Algona Upper Des Moines By Mindy Baker ALGONA — She wanted more time. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) made her first official visit to Algona on Monday, June 29, stopping at... -
June 30, 2015
Senate Ag Committee AI Hearing Scheduled
Source: WNAX Radio The Senate Ag Committee will be holding a hearing on avian influenza on July 7. It’s a response to the request from Iowa Senator’s Chuck Grassley and Joni... -
June 30, 2015
Ernst tours Polaris during Spirit Lake Stop
Source: Dickinson County News By Russ Mitchell U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst called Monday's tour of the Polaris Industries plant a "great educational opportunity" as she weighs the... -
Source: Sioux City Journal By Mike Bell SIOUX CITY | The Iowa caucuses might be top of mind for the news media in Washington, D.C., but the state's freshman senator said she'd...
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June 29, 2015
Senator Joni Ernst Visits Estherville
Source: KMEG ESTHERVILLE, IA -Today Senator Joni Ernst was in Emmet County as part of her 99 county tour across Iowa. Senator Ernst visited the Aero Race Wheels Plant in... -
June 27, 2015
Ernst’s New Legislation heads to Senate
Source: KMA Land By Brent Barnett (KMAland) -- Program management legislation introduced by Iowa Senator Joni Ernst and North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp heads to the... -
June 24, 2015
Ernst on RFS proposal
Source: KMA Land By Brent Barnett (KMAland) -- Iowa Senator Joni Ernst recently commented on the Environmental Protection Agency's volume obligation proposal to the Renewable...