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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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Jul 31, 2026

Dr. Fauci, Americans haven't forgotten the tragic stories of people who lost loved ones during COVID, and those that were denied a chance to say goodbye to their family members that were in hospitals or residing in nursing homes because of…

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Jul 31, 2026

Under federal law, SNAP benefits generally may be used for most foods and beverages intended for home consumption, but USDA places clear limits on certain items.

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Jul 29, 2026

Fauci’s method is to deceive the public, discredit those who ask questions, destroy evidence, hide the truth, become a celebrity, pose for magazine photographers, and accept a pardon to avoid accountability.

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Jul 29, 2026

The traditional scientific method involves asking a question, forming a hypothesis, then conducting experiments to find an answer to your question. That is how you follow the science, folks.

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Jul 29, 2026

Unlike the pardon he received from President Biden’s autopen that absolves him from any crimes he may have committed, this Squeal Award recognizes Dr. Fauci for his true legacy of funding dangerous research with taxpayer dollars and…

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Jul 29, 2026

That’s why the squeals he will hear today are going to be his own because I am giving my July 2026 Squeal Award to Dr. Anthony Fauci.

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Jul 29, 2026

Fauci was absolutely correct that people needed the truth during the pandemic, but they didn’t get it from him.

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Jul 28, 2026

The Nguyen family’s dedication to their customers and community embodies the very best of Iowa’s entrepreneurial spirit.

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Jul 28, 2026

Winn’s Pizza & Steakhouse has been an outstanding addition to the Indianola community.

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Jul 26, 2026

We urge USDA and HHS to conduct a comprehensive RMP review and consider reforms to better align the program with the Administration’s MAHA goals and taxpayers’ interests.

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Jul 25, 2026

Government agencies should know whether federal contractors’ outside business interests might conflict with their work for Americans.

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Jul 25, 2026

Implementation of the Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest Act must be prioritized immediately to ensure compliance.

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Jul 24, 2026

“The choice is quite simple: Give this money to fraudsters or return it to the taxpayers.

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Jul 24, 2026

“Every single day, folks, $1.4 billion, are fraudsters are making off with.

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Jul 24, 2026

“Folks, the buck stops right here with Congress.

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Jul 24, 2026

“If grift was a government agency, the Department of Fraud would be the fifth largest.

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Jul 23, 2026

“When they are not slinging ales, the McCubbin brothers can be found crafting up a sense of belonging for its community members through various initiatives,” said Chair Ernst.

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Jul 22, 2026

Spending more than $155,000 per employee for office space is highway robbery, especially when there is ample room in other half-filled buildings nearby.

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Jul 22, 2026

These roadmaps provided by GAO and PBRB pave the way for saving taxpayer dollars and downsizing the government.

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Jul 22, 2026

The federal government loses up to $521 billion in fraud every year.

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Jul 21, 2026

Taylor's Maid-Rite has truly maid their mark as a cornerstone of Marshalltown's business community," said Chair Ernst.

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Jul 21, 2026

This 'Maid in Iowa' success story has proven that consistency, quality, and genuine customer care are the recipe for lasting success."

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Jul 21, 2026

As Russia continues its needless bloodshed of innocent people and drags out peace talks, I am proud to join my colleagues in enacting crippling sanctions against them.

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Jul 19, 2026

Thanks to months of hard work last year, Republicans delivered much-needed tax relief for job creators through the Working Families Tax Cuts.

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