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Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans should be able to access information about the costs associated with their health care in advance, so that they can make the best decisions for themselves and their families. I'm working to make that happen" Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has shown the importance of reducing our dependence on foreign entities, particularly those located in Communist China. I'm working on a number of proposals to secure our supply chain, and I'm glad to see @POTUS take action to do so as well." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 5, 2020 The Des Moines Register - Iowans Have Spoken: Make Prescription Drugs Affordable Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Even before #COVID19, I've worked to expand access to telehealth for Iowans--particularly in our rural areas. Yesterday's action by @POTUS will further support folks in Iowa, and across the country, who are relying on these important health care services." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Our nonprofits across Iowa do vital work for our communities & many of them are struggling to stay afloat during #COVID19. That's why I fought to pass a bill that will help nonprofits cover their unemployment costs. Great news, the bill has now officially been signed into law!" Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020 Grassley Praises Trump Administration Investment of Additional $4.2 Million to Help Small Businesses Across Iowa Respond to Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Reports that health insurers are exploiting loopholes to deny or restrict coverage for #COVID19 testing are completely unacceptable. I'm supporting a bill to ensure Iowans have access to affordable testing -- essential for defeating this virus." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 3, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Access to COVID-19 Testing for Iowans Sen. Joni Ernst
July 31, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Investment in Child Care Sen. Joni Ernst
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "2day Judiciary Cmte passed bill to hold Chinese govt accountable for its reckless actions that contributed to global spread of COVID-19 I was proud to support Should be a no-brainer but some seem too concerned about insult to China. Justice for Americans is our job!" Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "Having a strong pipeline of pediatric researchers is critical for ensuring our kiddos have access to cures & treatments for their medical conditions -- & my PACT Act would do just that. Now, I'm urging @NIH to prioritize research focused on the impact of #COVID19 on kids & teens." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 30, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Protecting the Reliability of the U.S.'s Medical Supply Chain During the COVID-19 Pandemic Part 2 Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 29, 2020 Ernst's Plan to Provide Additional Aid for Child Care, Families is Part of New COVID-19 Package Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "It's critical that Iowa's working parents have access to child care services as we fight #COVID19. My plan to provide additional assistance to our child care providers is included in the HEALS Act, & I'm glad to have my colleagues join me in this effort." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 28, 2020 Fox News - Sens. Grassley and McSally: Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated need to cut drug prices Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The #PPP has been critical for supporting our #smallbiz & folks across Iowa during #COVID19. Included in the HEALS Act is one of the things I've been fighting for: our hardest-hit small biz can access a second PPP loan through the program's remaining funds." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "NEW: Child care is critical to returning safely to our daily lives. That's why I've been working to support providers and our working families throughout #COVID19. Good news *special character* my plan to provide additional support for child care is included in the HEALS Act." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 28, 2020 The Hill - Health Care Price Transparency Bill Can Reduce Costs and Boost National Economic Recovery Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 28, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Protecting the Reliability of the U.S. Medical Supply Chain During the COVID-19 Pandemic Part 1 Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's critical that Iowans and Americans have access to a safe & effective vaccine as we continue to combat #COVID19. Thank you, @POTUS for leading Operation Warp Speed and forging public-private partnerships to develop a vaccine to fight against the virus." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans have made it clear that they want to see Congress take action to lower the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs. We need to act, and I'm committed to working with my colleagues & the administration to do just that" Sen. Joni Ernst
July 27, 2020 Grassley Releases Finance Committee Provisions in Next Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "Each and every morning, our front line workers across Iowa wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. That's why I introduced a bill to allow these essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sinema to VA: Develop Strategy to Support Veterans Experiencing Homelessness in Arizona Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Our farmers feed & fuel the world & protecting their mental health is critically important. Continuing the work of the FARMERS First Act, @ChuckGrassley's bill I support passed the Senate--another critical step toward addressing the mental health needs of Iowa's ag community." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 24, 2020 Grassley Statement on Trump Prescription Drug Pricing Executive Orders Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "2day the Grassley-Tester farmer mental health bill passed through the Senate This is a clear message to farmers across the country that my colleagues & I stand with u and support u" Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans want to see us come together to advance solutions that drive down Rx drug prices. @ChuckGrassley's bill that I support originally had bipartisan support. It's time for Democrats to put election year politics aside & act to lower costs for Iowans." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our elderly Iowans are some of the most at-risk to #COVID19, and I've been working to ensure these folks and their caregivers have the support they need. I applaud @POTUS for taking action to protect our vulnerable seniors and nursing home residents during the pandemic." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 23, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2020 Grassley, Tester Farmer Mental Health Bill Clears Senate Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 23, 2020 Grassley Lauds Presidential Announcement of Additional Funding, Testing Requirements for Nursing Homes Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "The fed gov't should not be subsidizing dangerous wet markets where diseases like #COVID19 can originate & spread from. At today's @EPWGOP hearing, I highlighted the importance of my bill that bans taxpayer $$ from being spent at China's unregulated wet markets ever again." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Whether it's cheating on trade deals, stealing our intellectual property, or mishandling the #COVID19 outbreak, Communist China does not play by the rules. I'm working to reduce our dependency on China, help bring manufacturing home & create even more jobs for Iowans." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Heading 2 Senate floor 2 speak w senators Braun Cassidy Collins Hyde-Smith McSally+ Ernst abt how Congress shld pass our Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act to rein in drug prices+ cap costs for Medicare recipients +cap rx increases to inflation+ save taxpayers nearly $100B" Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Marco Rubio, Chairman of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, and the Hon. Ben Cardin, Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee - Daines Working to Improve PPP Program to Help Montana Restaurants, Food Supply Chains Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 22, 2020 Prescription Drug Costs Sen. Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Our essential workers have risen to the challenge & continued in their daily jobs--to care for & protect Iowans, to produce & deliver food and essential goods, & to uphold our nation's critical infrastructure throughout this pandemic. Let's pay them back:" Sen. Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Our front line workers--our nurses, truck drivers, child care providers, & so many others have kept life going for Iowans during #COVID19. My new bill will allow these essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 20, 2020 Bipartisan Bill Helping Families of First Responders Lost to COVID Clears Congress Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "More help is on the way for Iowa's hospitals! As a result of the bipartisan #COVID19 relief packages I helped pass, HHS just announced another $89,150,000 for health care providers in our state." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 17, 2020 Q&A: U.S. Meat Supply Chain Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "It's critical that families have access to quality, affordable child care. I've introduced a new bill to assist our child care providers so they can continue to offer these essential services to working moms and dads during #COVID19." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 10, 2020 Q&A: COVID Adds Urgency to Price Transparency Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "New report says pharma raised prices of hundreds of drugs during the pandemic More proof that NOW is the time to lower Rx costs My bipartisan prescription drug bill should be in the next coronavirus relief bill/Dems MUST stop caring more about election yr politics than patients!" Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 8, 2020 Ernst: Expanded Telehealth Services Need to Continue Beyond Pandemic Sen. Joni Ernst
July 7, 2020 Ernst, Grassley Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Iowans Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "On my #99CountyTour, I hear from folks concerned about the high costs of health care. I'm working on a number of efforts, including the Healthcare PRICE Transparency Act, which will increase transparency, empower patients, and ultimately lower costs." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 6, 2020 Grassley, Daines, McSally Introduce Elder Justice Legislation to Boost Programs, Help Fight COVID in Nursing Homes Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 5, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Joni Ernst Sen. Joni Ernst
Date Title Politician
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans should be able to access information about the costs associated with their health care in advance, so that they can make the best decisions for themselves and their families. I'm working to make that happen" Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has shown the importance of reducing our dependence on foreign entities, particularly those located in Communist China. I'm working on a number of proposals to secure our supply chain, and I'm glad to see @POTUS take action to do so as well." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 5, 2020 The Des Moines Register - Iowans Have Spoken: Make Prescription Drugs Affordable Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Even before #COVID19, I've worked to expand access to telehealth for Iowans--particularly in our rural areas. Yesterday's action by @POTUS will further support folks in Iowa, and across the country, who are relying on these important health care services." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Our nonprofits across Iowa do vital work for our communities & many of them are struggling to stay afloat during #COVID19. That's why I fought to pass a bill that will help nonprofits cover their unemployment costs. Great news, the bill has now officially been signed into law!" Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2020 Grassley Praises Trump Administration Investment of Additional $4.2 Million to Help Small Businesses Across Iowa Respond to Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Reports that health insurers are exploiting loopholes to deny or restrict coverage for #COVID19 testing are completely unacceptable. I'm supporting a bill to ensure Iowans have access to affordable testing -- essential for defeating this virus." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 3, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Access to COVID-19 Testing for Iowans Sen.Joni Ernst
July 31, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Investment in Child Care Sen.Joni Ernst
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "2day Judiciary Cmte passed bill to hold Chinese govt accountable for its reckless actions that contributed to global spread of COVID-19 I was proud to support Should be a no-brainer but some seem too concerned about insult to China. Justice for Americans is our job!" Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "Having a strong pipeline of pediatric researchers is critical for ensuring our kiddos have access to cures & treatments for their medical conditions -- & my PACT Act would do just that. Now, I'm urging @NIH to prioritize research focused on the impact of #COVID19 on kids & teens." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 30, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Protecting the Reliability of the U.S.'s Medical Supply Chain During the COVID-19 Pandemic Part 2 Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 29, 2020 Ernst's Plan to Provide Additional Aid for Child Care, Families is Part of New COVID-19 Package Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "It's critical that Iowa's working parents have access to child care services as we fight #COVID19. My plan to provide additional assistance to our child care providers is included in the HEALS Act, & I'm glad to have my colleagues join me in this effort." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 28, 2020 Fox News - Sens. Grassley and McSally: Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated need to cut drug prices Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "The #PPP has been critical for supporting our #smallbiz & folks across Iowa during #COVID19. Included in the HEALS Act is one of the things I've been fighting for: our hardest-hit small biz can access a second PPP loan through the program's remaining funds." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "NEW: Child care is critical to returning safely to our daily lives. That's why I've been working to support providers and our working families throughout #COVID19. Good news *special character* my plan to provide additional support for child care is included in the HEALS Act." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 28, 2020 The Hill - Health Care Price Transparency Bill Can Reduce Costs and Boost National Economic Recovery Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 28, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Protecting the Reliability of the U.S. Medical Supply Chain During the COVID-19 Pandemic Part 1 Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "It's critical that Iowans and Americans have access to a safe & effective vaccine as we continue to combat #COVID19. Thank you, @POTUS for leading Operation Warp Speed and forging public-private partnerships to develop a vaccine to fight against the virus." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans have made it clear that they want to see Congress take action to lower the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs. We need to act, and I'm committed to working with my colleagues & the administration to do just that" Sen.Joni Ernst
July 27, 2020 Grassley Releases Finance Committee Provisions in Next Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "Each and every morning, our front line workers across Iowa wake up and go to work, and they should be rewarded for their selfless service. That's why I introduced a bill to allow these essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sinema to VA: Develop Strategy to Support Veterans Experiencing Homelessness in Arizona Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Our farmers feed & fuel the world & protecting their mental health is critically important. Continuing the work of the FARMERS First Act, @ChuckGrassley's bill I support passed the Senate--another critical step toward addressing the mental health needs of Iowa's ag community." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 24, 2020 Grassley Statement on Trump Prescription Drug Pricing Executive Orders Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "2day the Grassley-Tester farmer mental health bill passed through the Senate This is a clear message to farmers across the country that my colleagues & I stand with u and support u" Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Iowans want to see us come together to advance solutions that drive down Rx drug prices. @ChuckGrassley's bill that I support originally had bipartisan support. It's time for Democrats to put election year politics aside & act to lower costs for Iowans." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our elderly Iowans are some of the most at-risk to #COVID19, and I've been working to ensure these folks and their caregivers have the support they need. I applaud @POTUS for taking action to protect our vulnerable seniors and nursing home residents during the pandemic." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 23, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2020 Grassley, Tester Farmer Mental Health Bill Clears Senate Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 23, 2020 Grassley Lauds Presidential Announcement of Additional Funding, Testing Requirements for Nursing Homes Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "The fed gov't should not be subsidizing dangerous wet markets where diseases like #COVID19 can originate & spread from. At today's @EPWGOP hearing, I highlighted the importance of my bill that bans taxpayer $$ from being spent at China's unregulated wet markets ever again." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Whether it's cheating on trade deals, stealing our intellectual property, or mishandling the #COVID19 outbreak, Communist China does not play by the rules. I'm working to reduce our dependency on China, help bring manufacturing home & create even more jobs for Iowans." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Heading 2 Senate floor 2 speak w senators Braun Cassidy Collins Hyde-Smith McSally+ Ernst abt how Congress shld pass our Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act to rein in drug prices+ cap costs for Medicare recipients +cap rx increases to inflation+ save taxpayers nearly $100B" Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Marco Rubio, Chairman of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, and the Hon. Ben Cardin, Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee - Daines Working to Improve PPP Program to Help Montana Restaurants, Food Supply Chains Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 22, 2020 Prescription Drug Costs Sen.Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Our essential workers have risen to the challenge & continued in their daily jobs--to care for & protect Iowans, to produce & deliver food and essential goods, & to uphold our nation's critical infrastructure throughout this pandemic. Let's pay them back:" Sen.Joni Ernst
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Our front line workers--our nurses, truck drivers, child care providers, & so many others have kept life going for Iowans during #COVID19. My new bill will allow these essential workers to keep more of their hard-earned dollars." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 20, 2020 Bipartisan Bill Helping Families of First Responders Lost to COVID Clears Congress Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "More help is on the way for Iowa's hospitals! As a result of the bipartisan #COVID19 relief packages I helped pass, HHS just announced another $89,150,000 for health care providers in our state." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 17, 2020 Q&A: U.S. Meat Supply Chain Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "It's critical that families have access to quality, affordable child care. I've introduced a new bill to assist our child care providers so they can continue to offer these essential services to working moms and dads during #COVID19." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 10, 2020 Q&A: COVID Adds Urgency to Price Transparency Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "New report says pharma raised prices of hundreds of drugs during the pandemic More proof that NOW is the time to lower Rx costs My bipartisan prescription drug bill should be in the next coronavirus relief bill/Dems MUST stop caring more about election yr politics than patients!" Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 8, 2020 Ernst: Expanded Telehealth Services Need to Continue Beyond Pandemic Sen.Joni Ernst
July 7, 2020 Ernst, Grassley Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Iowans Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "On my #99CountyTour, I hear from folks concerned about the high costs of health care. I'm working on a number of efforts, including the Healthcare PRICE Transparency Act, which will increase transparency, empower patients, and ultimately lower costs." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 6, 2020 Grassley, Daines, McSally Introduce Elder Justice Legislation to Boost Programs, Help Fight COVID in Nursing Homes Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 5, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Joni Ernst Sen.Joni Ernst
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