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Joni Ernst

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Joni Kay Ernst is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Iowa since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, she is the first woman to represent Iowa in the U.S. Senate. Ernst has focused on issues such as agriculture, rural development, and veterans' affairs throughout her tenure. She has been an advocate for bipartisan efforts to address the needs of rural communities and has emphasized the importance of legislation that supports farmers and agricultural interests in Iowa.

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Jun 1, 2025

Well, we all are going to die anyway.

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Jun 1, 2025

Well, we all are going to die. So, for heaven’s sakes.

truthout.org
Jun 1, 2025

I made an incorrect assumption that everyone in the auditorium understood that, yes, we are all going to perish from this Earth.

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Jun 1, 2025

those that meet the eligibility requirements for Medicaid we will protect.

cbsnews.com
Jun 1, 2025

Well, we all are going to die.

msnbc.com
May 31, 2025

We all are going to die. For heaven’s sakes, folks.

usatoday.com
May 31, 2025

We – people are not – well, we all are going to die.

nbcnews.com
May 31, 2025

Well, we are all going to die.

nbcnews.com
May 30, 2025

Well, we all are going to die.

slate.com
May 29, 2025

That’s because they’re not currently eligible by the original definition of Medicaid, and they will be moved off of those Medicaid rolls.

cnn.com
May 29, 2025

Some people currently on Medicaid would not be able to receive Medicaid.

cnn.com
May 29, 2025

If you don’t want to listen, that’s fine.

cnn.com
May 29, 2025

For heaven’s sakes, folks. OK … What you don’t want to do is listen to me when I say that we’re going to focus on those that are most vulnerable.

cnn.com
May 29, 2025

What you don’t want to do is listen to me when I say that we are going to focus on those that are most vulnerable.

truthout.org
May 29, 2025

We’re not going to cut those benefits, what we are doing is making sure that those who are not Medicaid eligible are not receiving benefits.

truthout.org
May 8, 2025

I rise today to seek unanimous consent to confirm Casey Mulligan, the President's nominee to be the chief counsel of the Office of Advocacy at the Small Business Administration. I will make that motion in just a moment, but first, let me…

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May 1, 2025

authorized a whopping $20 million to create a 'Sesame Street' in Iraq.

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Apr 4, 2025

with great pride and admiration, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all involved in the commissioning of the USS IOWA (SSN 797), including commanding officer Gregory Coy. While I am sorry I cannot be with you in person, I would like…

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Mar 31, 2025

today, I rise in support of the confirmation of Matt Whitaker to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to NATO. Matt is not only a proud Iowan, he is a dedicated public servant, an accomplished leader, a loving father, and a very, very, dear…

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Mar 31, 2025

Matt and I first crossed paths during the 2014 U.S. Senate primary in Iowa. What began as opponents in a race turned into a mutual respect and, ultimately, a strong friendship. Since 2014, Matt has supported me in countless ways, offering…

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Mar 31, 2025

Yes, I will, Madam President. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate will be in order. Please, Senators, take your conversations off the floor. The Senator from Iowa may proceed.

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Mar 14, 2025

since January, DOGE has saved $115 billion. That amounts to--order, please. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Order.

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Mar 14, 2025

No. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time has expired. The Senator's time has expired. Vote on Amendment No. 1272 The question now occurs on adoption of the amendment.

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