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Nov. 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Michael Wooten, Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy - Sens. Cramer, Kennedy, Ernst Working to Ensure Border Wall Gets Built Quickly and Responsibly
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
As Senate Democrats Walk Away from VAWA Negotiations, Ernst Remains Committed to "Making Sure Survivors Get the Resources and Support They Need'
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 13, 2019
National Adoption Month
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 12, 2019
100th Anniversary of the American Legion
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 12, 2019
Grassley, Shaheen, Speier, Armstrong, Lofgren Introduce Bipartisan Survivors' Bill of Rights in the States Act to Protect Sexual Assault Survivors Nationwide
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Happy Veterans Day to all who've served our nation We owe u a debt of gratitude for your service protecting our freedoms at home & abroad but we must thank &support our veterans every day not just on Veterans Day We should also recognize military families 4 their sacrifice "
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Started today honoring some of Iowa's finest at Hy-Vee's vets breakfast in Council Bluffs. Whether it's increasing access to mental health care, cutting red tape for vet-owned small biz, or holding the VA accountable, I"ll never stop fighting for our veterans. #VeteransDay2019"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "WATCH: For months, I've worked closely and in good faith with my Democratic colleagues on a bipartisan solution to modernize and reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. This week, it all came to a screeching halt. Here's why:"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 7, 2019
Following 'Alarming' Reports of Sexual Misconduct at the VA, Capito and Ernst Call for Information to be Brought Forward
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 7, 2019
Violence Against Women Act
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 7, 2019
Veterans Day
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 7, 2019
Senate Passes Cardin, Rubio Resolution Recognizing National Veteran's Small Business Week
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 6, 2019
Remarks by President Trump on Federal Judicial Confirmation Milestones
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "While the Dems stall on important work for the people, like passing the #USMCA & funding our military, my @SenateGOP colleagues and I are hard at work confirming conservative judges. So far, we have confirmed over 150 of @realdonaldtrump's nominees!"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "on my way 2 White House for speech by @realdonaldtrump on judicial confirmations By end of this wk Pres Trump's appointees will make up 1 quarter of our country's appeals court judges. 1 in every 4 This is an important milestone bc its hardly ever exceeded by 1st term president"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 6, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Senate GOP has also confirmed 100+ district court judges & 2 new highly esteemed members of the Supreme Court: Justice Gorsuch & Justice Kavanaugh. Unlike activists appointed by other presidents they will rule on what the law & constitution say not what they want them to say"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 6, 2019
Grassley, Wyden named 2019 Champions of Retirement Security
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "As previous chairman of Senate Judic Cmte I worked hard to vet &confirm most of Pres Trump's judicial noms That work continues this Congress under Chairman Graham who has done an excellent job leading cmte process I'm happy to still b a member of the cmte wrking w Chairman Graham"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 5, 2019
Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Manchin Urges VA Secretary to Address WV VAMC's Failure to Perform Mandatory Opioid Database Checks
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 5, 2019
Tweet - "It's National Veterans Small Business Week! #Iowa is home to more than 50 small biz owned by service-disabled vets. That's why I'm working w/@SenDuckworth on a bill to ensure they have the same contracting opportunities as other small biz. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2oNT2EI "
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 5, 2019
Bipartisan Bill to Support Transformation of Child Welfare Systems Introduced in House and Senate
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Letter to the Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Finance, Letter to the Hon. Rob Portman, U.S. Senator, Letter to the Hon. Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator - Young Letter Urges Resolution to Looming Pension Crisis Threatening Hoosiers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
National Veterans Small Business Week
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 4, 2019
Tweet - "I'm glad to hear Speaker Pelosi's positive forecast for USMCA. Now let's see a positive outcome b4 the end of the yr USMCA will benefit Iowa farmers + manufacturers + more This updated trade agreement is overdue& certainty is needed"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 4, 2019
Lindsey Graham endorses Ashley Hinson, will keynote Cedar Rapids fundraiser
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Nov. 2, 2019
Ernst Visits Local Child Care Center, Discusses Work to Address the Child Care Crisis in Iowa
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 31, 2019
Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Following "Alarming' Reports of Sexual Misconduct at the VA, Senators Call for Information to Be Brought Forward
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 31, 2019
Tweet - "We have an obligation as members of Congress to ensure our men and women in uniform are fully equipped to keep our nation safe. But instead of fulfilling that duty, Democrats are playing politics."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 31, 2019
Feenstra Calls for End of Partisan Impeachment
Rep. Randy Feenstra
Oct. 31, 2019
Grassley Statement on House Impeachment Resolution Vote
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 31, 2019
Ernst: Here They Go Again Senate Democrats Block Funding for Our Servicemembers
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 31, 2019
Tweet - "We have an obligation as members of Congress to ensure our men and women in uniform are fully equipped to keep our nation safe. But instead of fulfilling that duty, Democrats are playing politics."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 30, 2019
Women's Small Business Month
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 30, 2019
Sens. Tillis & Grassley, Reps. Bishop, Budd & Hudson Lead Bill To Stop Sanctuary Cities
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Rep. Ted Budd, Introduces Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act Alongside Sens. Tillis & Grassley, and Reps. Bishop & Hudson
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Impeachment
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Johnson, Grassley Call for Transparency in Criminal Inquiry Into Origins of Russia Investigation
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 28, 2019
Tweet - "Pelosi & House Dems' vote must bring inquiry out frm bhnd closed doors Public deserves access & President deserves opp to defend himself. R minority deserves subpoena rights & Pres counsel shld be at depositions/hearings w right to present evidence/ask Qs like Dems during Clinton"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 25, 2019
Letter to Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Department of the Interior - Bipartisan Trio Of Leahy, Grassley And Cornyn Tout Bipartisan Process Significantly Improving Interior Dept.'s FOIA Regulations
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 24, 2019
Des Moines Register - Grassley: Preserving the legacies of Iowa's service members through the Veterans History Project
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Inauguration day 2017 a Washington Post headline read "the campaign to impeach President Trump has begun" Democrats have wanted to undo the 2016 election since it happened Now theyre putting USMCA/lower drug prices at risk bc they are more interested in impeachment"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 21, 2019
Trump Administration
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 21, 2019
Whistleblower Programs Improvement Act of 2019
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Bipartisan Letter Urges Leadership to Have Full Senate Consider Article One Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Congrats to @Astro_Christina and @Astro_Jessica for embarking on the first #AllWomanSpacewalk! A great day for @NASA"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 17, 2019
Ernst's "Presidential Perks' Bill Passes House, Moves Closer to Becoming Law
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 17, 2019
Tweet - "W the passing of Congressman Cummings I lost a colleague who played a very prominent role in the constitutional responsibility of congressional oversight to make sure checks & balances of our govt work He will be missed + I send condolences to his family"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 17, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump, The President - King, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge President to Reconsider Decision to Abandon Kurdish Partners
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Michael Wooten, Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy - Sens. Cramer, Kennedy, Ernst Working to Ensure Border Wall Gets Built Quickly and Responsibly
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
As Senate Democrats Walk Away from VAWA Negotiations, Ernst Remains Committed to "Making Sure Survivors Get the Resources and Support They Need'
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 13, 2019
National Adoption Month
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 12, 2019
100th Anniversary of the American Legion
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 12, 2019
Grassley, Shaheen, Speier, Armstrong, Lofgren Introduce Bipartisan Survivors' Bill of Rights in the States Act to Protect Sexual Assault Survivors Nationwide
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Happy Veterans Day to all who've served our nation We owe u a debt of gratitude for your service protecting our freedoms at home & abroad but we must thank &support our veterans every day not just on Veterans Day We should also recognize military families 4 their sacrifice "
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Started today honoring some of Iowa's finest at Hy-Vee's vets breakfast in Council Bluffs. Whether it's increasing access to mental health care, cutting red tape for vet-owned small biz, or holding the VA accountable, I"ll never stop fighting for our veterans. #VeteransDay2019"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "WATCH: For months, I've worked closely and in good faith with my Democratic colleagues on a bipartisan solution to modernize and reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. This week, it all came to a screeching halt. Here's why:"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 7, 2019
Following 'Alarming' Reports of Sexual Misconduct at the VA, Capito and Ernst Call for Information to be Brought Forward
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 7, 2019
Violence Against Women Act
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 7, 2019
Veterans Day
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 7, 2019
Senate Passes Cardin, Rubio Resolution Recognizing National Veteran's Small Business Week
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 6, 2019
Remarks by President Trump on Federal Judicial Confirmation Milestones
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "While the Dems stall on important work for the people, like passing the #USMCA & funding our military, my @SenateGOP colleagues and I are hard at work confirming conservative judges. So far, we have confirmed over 150 of @realdonaldtrump's nominees!"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "on my way 2 White House for speech by @realdonaldtrump on judicial confirmations By end of this wk Pres Trump's appointees will make up 1 quarter of our country's appeals court judges. 1 in every 4 This is an important milestone bc its hardly ever exceeded by 1st term president"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 6, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Senate GOP has also confirmed 100+ district court judges & 2 new highly esteemed members of the Supreme Court: Justice Gorsuch & Justice Kavanaugh. Unlike activists appointed by other presidents they will rule on what the law & constitution say not what they want them to say"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 6, 2019
Grassley, Wyden named 2019 Champions of Retirement Security
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "As previous chairman of Senate Judic Cmte I worked hard to vet &confirm most of Pres Trump's judicial noms That work continues this Congress under Chairman Graham who has done an excellent job leading cmte process I'm happy to still b a member of the cmte wrking w Chairman Graham"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 5, 2019
Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Manchin Urges VA Secretary to Address WV VAMC's Failure to Perform Mandatory Opioid Database Checks
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 5, 2019
Tweet - "It's National Veterans Small Business Week! #Iowa is home to more than 50 small biz owned by service-disabled vets. That's why I'm working w/@SenDuckworth on a bill to ensure they have the same contracting opportunities as other small biz. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2oNT2EI "
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 5, 2019
Bipartisan Bill to Support Transformation of Child Welfare Systems Introduced in House and Senate
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Letter to the Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Finance, Letter to the Hon. Rob Portman, U.S. Senator, Letter to the Hon. Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator - Young Letter Urges Resolution to Looming Pension Crisis Threatening Hoosiers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
National Veterans Small Business Week
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 4, 2019
Tweet - "I'm glad to hear Speaker Pelosi's positive forecast for USMCA. Now let's see a positive outcome b4 the end of the yr USMCA will benefit Iowa farmers + manufacturers + more This updated trade agreement is overdue& certainty is needed"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 4, 2019
Lindsey Graham endorses Ashley Hinson, will keynote Cedar Rapids fundraiser
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Nov. 2, 2019
Ernst Visits Local Child Care Center, Discusses Work to Address the Child Care Crisis in Iowa
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 31, 2019
Letter to Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Following "Alarming' Reports of Sexual Misconduct at the VA, Senators Call for Information to Be Brought Forward
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 31, 2019
Tweet - "We have an obligation as members of Congress to ensure our men and women in uniform are fully equipped to keep our nation safe. But instead of fulfilling that duty, Democrats are playing politics."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 31, 2019
Feenstra Calls for End of Partisan Impeachment
Rep.Randy Feenstra
Oct. 31, 2019
Grassley Statement on House Impeachment Resolution Vote
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 31, 2019
Ernst: Here They Go Again Senate Democrats Block Funding for Our Servicemembers
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 31, 2019
Tweet - "We have an obligation as members of Congress to ensure our men and women in uniform are fully equipped to keep our nation safe. But instead of fulfilling that duty, Democrats are playing politics."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 30, 2019
Women's Small Business Month
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 30, 2019
Sens. Tillis & Grassley, Reps. Bishop, Budd & Hudson Lead Bill To Stop Sanctuary Cities
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Rep. Ted Budd, Introduces Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act Alongside Sens. Tillis & Grassley, and Reps. Bishop & Hudson
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 30, 2019
Impeachment
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Johnson, Grassley Call for Transparency in Criminal Inquiry Into Origins of Russia Investigation
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 28, 2019
Tweet - "Pelosi & House Dems' vote must bring inquiry out frm bhnd closed doors Public deserves access & President deserves opp to defend himself. R minority deserves subpoena rights & Pres counsel shld be at depositions/hearings w right to present evidence/ask Qs like Dems during Clinton"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 25, 2019
Letter to Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Department of the Interior - Bipartisan Trio Of Leahy, Grassley And Cornyn Tout Bipartisan Process Significantly Improving Interior Dept.'s FOIA Regulations
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 24, 2019
Des Moines Register - Grassley: Preserving the legacies of Iowa's service members through the Veterans History Project
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 22, 2019
Tweet - "Inauguration day 2017 a Washington Post headline read "the campaign to impeach President Trump has begun" Democrats have wanted to undo the 2016 election since it happened Now theyre putting USMCA/lower drug prices at risk bc they are more interested in impeachment"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 21, 2019
Trump Administration
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 21, 2019
Whistleblower Programs Improvement Act of 2019
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Bipartisan Letter Urges Leadership to Have Full Senate Consider Article One Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Congrats to @Astro_Christina and @Astro_Jessica for embarking on the first #AllWomanSpacewalk! A great day for @NASA"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 17, 2019
Ernst's "Presidential Perks' Bill Passes House, Moves Closer to Becoming Law
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 17, 2019
Tweet - "W the passing of Congressman Cummings I lost a colleague who played a very prominent role in the constitutional responsibility of congressional oversight to make sure checks & balances of our govt work He will be missed + I send condolences to his family"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 17, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump, The President - King, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge President to Reconsider Decision to Abandon Kurdish Partners
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
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