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.
Dec 9, 2015
There is so much duplication within the DOD, and I think that we do need to hold people accountable and streamline and find efficiencies where we can.
Dec 2, 2015
Mr. President, promises, promises, promises. Day in and day out, I hear stories of the broken promises of the President's failed health care law in Iowa and across the country. President Obama promised health insurance premiums would go…
Nov 17, 2015
I want to specifically thank my lead Democratic sponsor, Senator Hirono, for her help with this legislation, which is designed to improve the access and quality of care we provide our veterans.
Nov 17, 2015
This is one of the most important Committees, I feel, to making sure that we honor our commitments to the men and women that have served in our Nation's military.
Nov 4, 2015
I ask unanimous consent to speak for 5 minutes on the joint resolution that is before us. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Nov 4, 2015
Mr. President, we have a choice today to stand with our farmers, ranchers, small businesses, manufacturers, and homebuilders, or stand with an overreaching Federal agency pushing an illegal rule greatly expanding its power. That is an easy…
Nov 3, 2015
Mr. President, I rise today to talk about this ill- conceived and harmful waters of the United States rule--better known as WOTUS--and how its implementation threatens the livelihoods of many of my fellow Iowans. As the Presiding Officer…
Nov 3, 2015
Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate my friend, colleague, and Iowa's outstanding senior Senator on casting his 12,000th vote in the wee early hours of this last Friday morning. In fact, there are only 17 other Senators in history…
Nov 3, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Waters of the United States Rule
Nov 3, 2015
Madam President, I wish to take a quick moment and thank my friends, my colleagues for supporting this effort, and I look forward to some lively discussion on the EPA's overreach and this WOTUS rule. I encourage my fellow Republicans and…
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