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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.

Quotes by year · 2015–2026992 total · peak 2026 (271)
2015: 120 quotes2016: 89 quotes2017: 87 quotes2018: 65 quotes2019: 4 quotes2020: 15 quotes2021: 27 quotes2022: 16 quotes2023: 194 quotes2024: 57 quotes2025: 47 quotes2026: 271 quotes
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 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

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 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

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

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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 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

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

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

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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

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 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 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

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 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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Jul 19, 2026

I’m proud to be working with the Trump administration to correct this and ensure the next time disaster strikes, folks have the information they need.

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Jul 17, 2026

Ernst also blasted the failed leadership of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and California Governor Gavin Newsom for allowing fraud to flourish in their states.

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Jul 17, 2026

The American taxpayer is not a piggy bank for fraudsters, and it’s time Washington started acting like it.

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