May 18, 2015
The proposed rule has only expanded confusion and uncertainty as to how far the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act reaches.
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 18, 2015
The regulation of these areas means that any activity, including everyday farming activities, could be a violation of the Clean Water Act.
May 18, 2015
Expanding EPA's regulatory authority under the Clean Water Act to include these and similar areas will have many negative consequences for my farm business.
May 18, 2015
It is incredibly important that before this rule is finalized, we stop it from having any negative consequences on our producers and businesses.
May 18, 2015
If this agency can regulate every body of water on my farm, including those that are dry most of the time, then there are effectively no limits to the agency's regulatory reach.
May 18, 2015
If the EPA still fails to listen to the many voices raising concerns... then we should all come together and oppose this rule.
May 6, 2015
Mr. President, as we continue to fight against ISIS and those radicalized by them, I rise today to urge my colleagues to join efforts to provide direct assistance to a critical partner in that fight--the Kurdistan Regional Government…
Apr 29, 2015
Mr. President, I rise to stress the importance of ensuring nuclear negotiations with Iran to preserve our national interests and our security, one that protects the security of our allies and partners in the region and maintains peace and…
Apr 28, 2015
I do appreciate the fact that you are working with your Department to streamline it, make it more efficient, and more effective for our citizens.
Apr 27, 2015
It seems to me and to many others that Turkey has been maybe not such a strong ally as they should have been.
Apr 21, 2015
Through this process, have you seen any joint initiatives where the Canadians have actually pushed back or they do not wish to collaborate with U.S. authorities?
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