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June 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Wyden Want IG Help in Stopping Nursing Homes from Taking Medicaid Recipients' COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 8, 2020
Tweet - "The May jobs report exceeded expectations. Even in these difficult times, we added 2.5M jobs, and the unemployment rate declined. A big reason why: the #PaycheckProtectionProgram I helped pass & get signed into law. It's allowed our small biz to retain & rehire their employees."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "during a time of unrest/hardship 2day's job numbers are very important as we look fwd & rebuild our economy ALL Americans need a good paying job to feed their families + hv a purpose in their community This month 2.5 million jobs gained & unemployment down 1.4%"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 4, 2020
CBO: Extending Increased Unemployment Benefits Weakens Economy, Increases Unemployment in the Long-Run as Benefits Exceed Wages for Most
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "I've heard from service providers across Iowa that the pandemic is intensifying the needs of survivors of domestic violence. I sent a letter w/ @RepCindyAxne asking @IAGovernor to quickly distribute federal funds for programs to ensure survivors have safe housing options."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 4, 2020
Letter to the the Hon. Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa - Ernst, Axne Push to Keep Domestic Violence Survivors Safe and Sheltered During COVID-19
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 3, 2020
Lankford Joins Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Create Transparency for Law Enforcement-Related Shootings
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 3, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bipartisan House and Senate Committee Leaders Urge HHS to Disperse COVID-19 Relief Funds to Medicaid Providers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "I'm glad @US_FDA heard our concerns & those of industry & provided much needed clarity, but this guidance may be too restrictive, leaving ethyl alcohol produced by Iowa's ethanol industry on the sidelines when the need for hand sanitizer remains high."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 3, 2020
Letter to Katherine Sullivan, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General - Tillis Sends Letter to DOJ Requesting Financial Status of Crime Victims Fund
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "As nation grieves murder of George Floyd congress must look 4ways 2prevent future tragedies+use of deadly force. 2day i joined Tim Scott on bill to collect data on police use of firearms This is only start of our work More 2b done starting w upcoming judic hearing on use of force"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "Congress just passed changes to PPP giving small biz more flexibility on how to use $$$ for necessary expenses to get thru challenging economic time bc of the virus + Changes length of time to spend loan/have it forgiven Now 24 wks These r important changes for Iowa businesses"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "NEWS: The Senate passed a bill to extend time small businesses can use #PaycheckProtectionProgram dollars & provide more flexibility to use funds. The bill isn't perfect, but I've heard from many of Iowa's #smallbiz about these issues, & I'm glad we could deliver this relief."
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 3, 2020
Iowa Senators Respond to FDA's Temporary Hand Sanitizer Rule
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 2, 2020
Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Foreign Drug Manufacturing Inspection Oversight
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Iowa Leaders Petition USDA to Provide CFAP Funds for Egg Producers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "Our essential, front line workers have continued in their daily jobs throughout this pandemic to care for and protect Americans, to produce and deliver food & essential goods, and to uphold our nation's critical infrastructure. It's time we pay them back."
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 30, 2020
Tweet - "FEB2017 bipartisan letter fr me&feinstein requesting release of Flynn/Kislyak ph call Grenell/Ratcliffe release 3yrs later Shows fake basis for Flynn inquiry Rosenstein/Mueller kept hidden Proof sun must keep shining in on our govt I'll keep pressing thru congressional oversight"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 30, 2020
Tweet - "Americans expect the police to protect & serve ALL incl black ppl The death of George Floyd was horrific & justice should be carried out Our constitution protects the right to protest & those expressions should be peaceful & not escalate into violence endangering our communities"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 29, 2020
COVID-19 shows necessity of broadband access in rural America
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 29, 2020
Letter to Chief Justice John Roberts - Leahy And Grassley Urge Supreme Court To Continue Transparency After Pandemic
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 29, 2020
After 3-Plus Years of Wrangling, Transcripts at Heart of Flynn Controversy See Sunlight
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 28, 2020
Ernst Calls for Fix to Bolster Financial Support, Expand Tax Credit for Iowa Family Caregivers Amid COVID-19
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Family caregiver shortages existed prior to #COVID19, and this crisis is only amplifying the need for their critical work. I'm continuing to push for increased support and expanded relief for Iowa's family caregivers, who are tending to some of our most at-risk individuals."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Date
Title
Politician
June 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Wyden Want IG Help in Stopping Nursing Homes from Taking Medicaid Recipients' COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 8, 2020
Tweet - "The May jobs report exceeded expectations. Even in these difficult times, we added 2.5M jobs, and the unemployment rate declined. A big reason why: the #PaycheckProtectionProgram I helped pass & get signed into law. It's allowed our small biz to retain & rehire their employees."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "during a time of unrest/hardship 2day's job numbers are very important as we look fwd & rebuild our economy ALL Americans need a good paying job to feed their families + hv a purpose in their community This month 2.5 million jobs gained & unemployment down 1.4%"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 4, 2020
CBO: Extending Increased Unemployment Benefits Weakens Economy, Increases Unemployment in the Long-Run as Benefits Exceed Wages for Most
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "I've heard from service providers across Iowa that the pandemic is intensifying the needs of survivors of domestic violence. I sent a letter w/ @RepCindyAxne asking @IAGovernor to quickly distribute federal funds for programs to ensure survivors have safe housing options."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 4, 2020
Letter to the the Hon. Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa - Ernst, Axne Push to Keep Domestic Violence Survivors Safe and Sheltered During COVID-19
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 3, 2020
Lankford Joins Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Create Transparency for Law Enforcement-Related Shootings
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 3, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Bipartisan House and Senate Committee Leaders Urge HHS to Disperse COVID-19 Relief Funds to Medicaid Providers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "I'm glad @US_FDA heard our concerns & those of industry & provided much needed clarity, but this guidance may be too restrictive, leaving ethyl alcohol produced by Iowa's ethanol industry on the sidelines when the need for hand sanitizer remains high."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 3, 2020
Letter to Katherine Sullivan, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General - Tillis Sends Letter to DOJ Requesting Financial Status of Crime Victims Fund
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "As nation grieves murder of George Floyd congress must look 4ways 2prevent future tragedies+use of deadly force. 2day i joined Tim Scott on bill to collect data on police use of firearms This is only start of our work More 2b done starting w upcoming judic hearing on use of force"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "Congress just passed changes to PPP giving small biz more flexibility on how to use $$$ for necessary expenses to get thru challenging economic time bc of the virus + Changes length of time to spend loan/have it forgiven Now 24 wks These r important changes for Iowa businesses"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "NEWS: The Senate passed a bill to extend time small businesses can use #PaycheckProtectionProgram dollars & provide more flexibility to use funds. The bill isn't perfect, but I've heard from many of Iowa's #smallbiz about these issues, & I'm glad we could deliver this relief."
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 3, 2020
Iowa Senators Respond to FDA's Temporary Hand Sanitizer Rule
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 2, 2020
Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Foreign Drug Manufacturing Inspection Oversight
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Iowa Leaders Petition USDA to Provide CFAP Funds for Egg Producers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "Our essential, front line workers have continued in their daily jobs throughout this pandemic to care for and protect Americans, to produce and deliver food & essential goods, and to uphold our nation's critical infrastructure. It's time we pay them back."
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 30, 2020
Tweet - "FEB2017 bipartisan letter fr me&feinstein requesting release of Flynn/Kislyak ph call Grenell/Ratcliffe release 3yrs later Shows fake basis for Flynn inquiry Rosenstein/Mueller kept hidden Proof sun must keep shining in on our govt I'll keep pressing thru congressional oversight"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 30, 2020
Tweet - "Americans expect the police to protect & serve ALL incl black ppl The death of George Floyd was horrific & justice should be carried out Our constitution protects the right to protest & those expressions should be peaceful & not escalate into violence endangering our communities"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 29, 2020
COVID-19 shows necessity of broadband access in rural America
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 29, 2020
Letter to Chief Justice John Roberts - Leahy And Grassley Urge Supreme Court To Continue Transparency After Pandemic
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 29, 2020
After 3-Plus Years of Wrangling, Transcripts at Heart of Flynn Controversy See Sunlight
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 28, 2020
Ernst Calls for Fix to Bolster Financial Support, Expand Tax Credit for Iowa Family Caregivers Amid COVID-19
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 28, 2020
Tweet - "Family caregiver shortages existed prior to #COVID19, and this crisis is only amplifying the need for their critical work. I'm continuing to push for increased support and expanded relief for Iowa's family caregivers, who are tending to some of our most at-risk individuals."
Sen.Joni Ernst
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