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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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May 27, 2026

Civil servants flagging fraud in Minnesota’s meals program were told to look the other way, for years.

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May 27, 2026

I haven’t backed down from fighting for more information on the true COVID origins, and yet Congress is still here, six years later, begging agencies to share answers and for committees to make relevant documents public…

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May 27, 2026

So again, I want to say thank you so much to those large oil companies, the truly small oil refiners, our fuel retailers, our ag associations and our biofuel groups, and mostly our American farmers.

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May 27, 2026

Instead of Americans paying more at the expense of Iranian terrorists, we should be using every tool at our disposal to ensure price stability, especially at the gas pump.

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May 27, 2026

It’s time for the secrets to end. Our constituents deserve to know the truth about COVID-19 origins.

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May 27, 2026

When Americans send their tax dollars to Washington, they deserve to know the money they worked hard to earn will be carefully safeguarded and responsibly spent.

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May 27, 2026

I'm encouraging all of our members here in the United States Senate to support this really commonsense legislation that has come forward from the House.

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May 27, 2026

Iowa innovators drive our nation forward, and I’m proud to recognize their tremendous contributions by designating National Small Business Week.

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May 27, 2026

Con artists across the country, and especially those at the Quality Learing Center, are soon going to learn the hard way that fraud no longer pays.

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May 27, 2026

Toploft Clothing is a seamless example of the innovation, adaptability, and entrepreneurial drive that define Iowa small businesses.

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May 27, 2026

Bob and his team have been powering up the Mahaska County community with speed and attention to safety, exceeding customer needs and exemplifying the American entrepreneurial spirit.

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May 27, 2026

It’s frankly unacceptable that residents of Urbandale and other cities across the nation have dealt with delayed and misdirected mail for years because of ongoing disputes over ZIP code boundaries.

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May 27, 2026

I’m calling for a DOJ investigation to determine if Biden officials were illegally concealing federal records over their egregious handout to Planned Parenthood.

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May 27, 2026

There is no better way to see the beauty of my home state than cruising up and down the rolling hills of southwest Iowa on a Harley.

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May 27, 2026

Cobblestone has succeeded in bringing people together with their delicious food, live events, and beautiful venues.

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May 27, 2026

Americans expect their tax dollars to be spent responsibly — not to bankroll criminal enterprises.

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May 27, 2026

I’ve long warned about a potential government cover-up of the truth, which our brave witness has confirmed to us today.

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May 27, 2026

Yet, fraudsters are ripping off $1.4 billion of taxpayer money every single day.

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May 27, 2026

Boone River Financial has become a trusted partner for individuals and businesses in Webster City, delivering financial advice and services that pay dividends.

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May 27, 2026

Green Real Estate & Auction Co. proves that investing in Iowa land is truly evergreen.

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May 27, 2026

Folks, we all know energy security is national security.

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May 27, 2026

There should be absolutely no room for the tolerance of egregious sex crimes.

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May 27, 2026

I’m putting investigators to work so we can recover every stolen penny and hold scammers accountable.

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May 12, 2026

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be discharged and the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 2316.

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Oct 21, 2025

We’re going to have to hear from him, but I’m sorry, he’s got an uphill battle

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