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July 2, 2020 Tweet - "After 18 months of bipartisan work w RM Wyden 2day I introd my bipartisan bill to lower Rx prices I'm disappointed Democrats didn't join Rs on bill they coauthored. This=election yr politics at its worst. Pres Trump+Sen Ernst & I will continue working for Iowans 2lower drug costs" Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "During my #99CountyTour, tele-town halls, or in conversations with my family members who depend on life-saving medications, Iowans have made it clear they want to see Congress take action to lower the cost of Rx drugs. I'm working with @ChuckGrassley to do just that." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator - Cassidy, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort Calling on Nation's Health Agencies to Continue Expanded Telehealth Services After Pandemic Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 2, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 2, 2020 Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Updated Bipartisan Prescription Drug Pricing Bill Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "By improving transparency in health care, we can increase competition, empower patients, and ultimately lower costs for Iowans. I'm working on a bill that takes a critical step toward achieving those goals." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Inhofe, Grassley, Ernst, Tillis, Burr Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers affected by COVID-19 Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Transparency, Lower Health Care Costs for Iowans Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's farmers & biofuel producers need certainty, and they're sick of being yanked around by @EPA. I'm blocking any further EPA nominations until @EPAAWheeler tells us exactly what they plan to do with the "gap year" waivers." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 NEW: Ernst's Bipartisan Veterans Bill Passes Senate Unanimously Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 30, 2020 Grassley, Colleagues introduce The Healthcare PRICE Transparency Act Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Indoor transmission rates of COVID-19 are much higher than outdoors so it's especially important to wear a mask indoors in addition to social distancing 6+ft. I also encourage Iowans to wear masks outdoors if they are going to be near other ppl & can't properly distance" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on the 2020 Filing Season and IRS COVID-19 Recovery Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I encourage Iowans to wear a mask/face covering when not at home Wearing a mask isn't as much about self protection as it is about protecting others. Many carry COVID-19 & don't know it Wearing a mask shows u are thinking about others & sacrificing for your neighbors+loved ones" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS decision is disappointing, but it should not deter us from the fight to protect women & girls from the dangers of abortion. All women--no matter their circumstances--deserve to be treated by competent doctors who can provide life-saving care during an emergency." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 29, 2020 Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Wyden Bill to Keep HHS Repatriation Program Afloat During COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2020 The Wall Street Journal - America Needs Leadership on Prescription Prices Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Walden, Grassley Request Investigation into COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2020 USA Today - Tester and Grassley: Threat of meat shortages is growing. Senate needs to act now Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Pres Trump called on Congress in his state of union to pass a bill to lower Rx drug prices & said he would sign it into law @realDonaldTrump has been leading on this issue for many yrs. I coauthored a bill w Ranking Member Wyden but Democrats walked away Bipartisanship is needed!" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Gilead announced it will charge around $3000 for a drug that already existed to treat coronavirus. We need innovation but also affordability. Coronavirus is all the more reason to pass my bill to lower Rx drug costs / hold Big Pharma accountable to taxpayers!" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "#ICYMI, I led a bipartisan letter calling on @EPA to reject the 52 "new" gap waivers. They are inconsistent with the 10th Circuit decision, Congressional intent, and EPA's own guidance. More:" Sen. Joni Ernst
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "June marks two years since @POTUS signed the VA MISSION Act--bipartisan legislation to improve access to care for veterans that included my bill to expand telehealth to vets in rural areas--into law. I'm asking the @DeptVetAffairs for an update on their implementation of the law." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has been a great awakening when it comes to the vulnerabilities in our supply chain. It's clear now, maybe more than ever, that the US has become all too dependent on China for PPE, Rx drugs, and other essential medical supplies. Let's fix that." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020 Quad-City Times - Column: Cultivating peace and prosperity Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "Great news: because of the CARES Act, Plains Area Mental Health Center in Carroll, #Iowa recently received telehealth funds for laptop computers and tablets to help rural Iowans receive the care they need during #COVID19!" Sen. Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "Let's improve health care for women in #Iowa. A bipartisan bill I support would remove the 5-month wait period for SSDI and 24-month wait period for Medicare for women battling metastatic breast cancer. Thank you to @NBCCStopBC for raising awareness!" Sen. Joni Ernst
June 25, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Andrew Wheeler Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Ernst, Klobuchar, Grassley, Duckworth Urge EPA to Reject Retroactive Biofuel Blending Waivers Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Ernst Exposes Special Tax Loophole for Communist China Sen. Joni Ernst
June 24, 2020 Ernst: To allow the Chinese Communist Party to go unpunished would be a travesty and it would result in a continued cycle of lying Sen. Joni Ernst
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "#WIC flexibilities have made it easier for eligible pregnant women, mothers, & their infants & young children to access and use food benefits while social-distancing during #COVID19. I joined my colleagues on @SenateAgGOP on a letter asking @USDA to extend these flexibilities." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 23, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Introduce New, Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 19, 2020 Ernst Joins Effort to Advance Renewable Fuels Innovation Sen. Joni Ernst
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Gov Reynolds using CARES Act $$$ to help w Beef Up Iowa which connects beef producers w food insecure Iowans Gr8 way to help by purchasing cattle from local producers who lost processing options then donates the IA beef 2 food banks FFA/4-H/ISU Meat Lab students also helping" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has caused significant challenges for American families -- health risks, financial insecurity, school and day care closures, etc. My paid parental leave proposal is a win-win for families seeking relief and for small businesses, who are struggling right now." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Statement On Appeals Court Ruling Striking Down HHS Policy To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Iowa Leaders Call for Support for State's Turkey Producers Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Plant closures & reduced flocks remain a growing threat to our turkey growers, & food supply chain. @ChuckGrassley, @IAGovernor, @IADeptAg Sec. Naig & I are urging @USDA to provide assistance, thru the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, to our state's turkey producers." Sen. Joni Ernst
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee - Grassley Seeks Committee Member Input on Policies to Reduce Health Disparities Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 12, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary and Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - Lankford Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Paperwork Relief for Oklahoma Small Businesses who Utilized the COVID-19 Relief Program Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Grassley and Wyden Call for Provider Fund Transparency, Comprehensive Database to Track Grants and Loans Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 11, 2020 With New Bill, Ernst Continues Work to Decrease US Dependency on China Sen. Joni Ernst
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you Pres @realDonaldTrump + CMS Administrator Verma for clarifying that it is ILLEGAL for nursing homes to take the coronavirus recovery payments from residents/their families. Earlier this wk I called on the Trump admin to take this step" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2020 Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2020 TAXPAYER FIRST ACT OF 2019--Continued Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 10, 2020 The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "I wrote Scty Azar w Sen Wyden Reps Pallone& Walden calling on HHS 2give Medicaid providers a fair amount of funds from Provider Relief Fund after repeated delays Distribution of CARES Act $$$ to Medicaid providers incl 125 community providers in Iowa announced yesterday Good news" Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2020 Abby Finkenauer sides with Environmentalists over Farmers Rep. Ashley Hinson
Date Title Politician
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "After 18 months of bipartisan work w RM Wyden 2day I introd my bipartisan bill to lower Rx prices I'm disappointed Democrats didn't join Rs on bill they coauthored. This=election yr politics at its worst. Pres Trump+Sen Ernst & I will continue working for Iowans 2lower drug costs" Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "During my #99CountyTour, tele-town halls, or in conversations with my family members who depend on life-saving medications, Iowans have made it clear they want to see Congress take action to lower the cost of Rx drugs. I'm working with @ChuckGrassley to do just that." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator - Cassidy, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort Calling on Nation's Health Agencies to Continue Expanded Telehealth Services After Pandemic Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 2, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 2, 2020 Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Updated Bipartisan Prescription Drug Pricing Bill Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "By improving transparency in health care, we can increase competition, empower patients, and ultimately lower costs for Iowans. I'm working on a bill that takes a critical step toward achieving those goals." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 2, 2020 Inhofe, Grassley, Ernst, Tillis, Burr Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers affected by COVID-19 Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 2, 2020 Ernst Works to Increase Transparency, Lower Health Care Costs for Iowans Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's farmers & biofuel producers need certainty, and they're sick of being yanked around by @EPA. I'm blocking any further EPA nominations until @EPAAWheeler tells us exactly what they plan to do with the "gap year" waivers." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020 NEW: Ernst's Bipartisan Veterans Bill Passes Senate Unanimously Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 30, 2020 Grassley, Colleagues introduce The Healthcare PRICE Transparency Act Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Indoor transmission rates of COVID-19 are much higher than outdoors so it's especially important to wear a mask indoors in addition to social distancing 6+ft. I also encourage Iowans to wear masks outdoors if they are going to be near other ppl & can't properly distance" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Finance Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on the 2020 Filing Season and IRS COVID-19 Recovery Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I encourage Iowans to wear a mask/face covering when not at home Wearing a mask isn't as much about self protection as it is about protecting others. Many carry COVID-19 & don't know it Wearing a mask shows u are thinking about others & sacrificing for your neighbors+loved ones" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS decision is disappointing, but it should not deter us from the fight to protect women & girls from the dangers of abortion. All women--no matter their circumstances--deserve to be treated by competent doctors who can provide life-saving care during an emergency." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 29, 2020 Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Wyden Bill to Keep HHS Repatriation Program Afloat During COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2020 The Wall Street Journal - America Needs Leadership on Prescription Prices Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Walden, Grassley Request Investigation into COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2020 USA Today - Tester and Grassley: Threat of meat shortages is growing. Senate needs to act now Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Pres Trump called on Congress in his state of union to pass a bill to lower Rx drug prices & said he would sign it into law @realDonaldTrump has been leading on this issue for many yrs. I coauthored a bill w Ranking Member Wyden but Democrats walked away Bipartisanship is needed!" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Gilead announced it will charge around $3000 for a drug that already existed to treat coronavirus. We need innovation but also affordability. Coronavirus is all the more reason to pass my bill to lower Rx drug costs / hold Big Pharma accountable to taxpayers!" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "#ICYMI, I led a bipartisan letter calling on @EPA to reject the 52 "new" gap waivers. They are inconsistent with the 10th Circuit decision, Congressional intent, and EPA's own guidance. More:" Sen.Joni Ernst
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "June marks two years since @POTUS signed the VA MISSION Act--bipartisan legislation to improve access to care for veterans that included my bill to expand telehealth to vets in rural areas--into law. I'm asking the @DeptVetAffairs for an update on their implementation of the law." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has been a great awakening when it comes to the vulnerabilities in our supply chain. It's clear now, maybe more than ever, that the US has become all too dependent on China for PPE, Rx drugs, and other essential medical supplies. Let's fix that." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020 Quad-City Times - Column: Cultivating peace and prosperity Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "Great news: because of the CARES Act, Plains Area Mental Health Center in Carroll, #Iowa recently received telehealth funds for laptop computers and tablets to help rural Iowans receive the care they need during #COVID19!" Sen.Joni Ernst
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "Let's improve health care for women in #Iowa. A bipartisan bill I support would remove the 5-month wait period for SSDI and 24-month wait period for Medicare for women battling metastatic breast cancer. Thank you to @NBCCStopBC for raising awareness!" Sen.Joni Ernst
June 25, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Andrew Wheeler Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Ernst, Klobuchar, Grassley, Duckworth Urge EPA to Reject Retroactive Biofuel Blending Waivers Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Ernst Exposes Special Tax Loophole for Communist China Sen.Joni Ernst
June 24, 2020 Ernst: To allow the Chinese Communist Party to go unpunished would be a travesty and it would result in a continued cycle of lying Sen.Joni Ernst
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "#WIC flexibilities have made it easier for eligible pregnant women, mothers, & their infants & young children to access and use food benefits while social-distancing during #COVID19. I joined my colleagues on @SenateAgGOP on a letter asking @USDA to extend these flexibilities." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 23, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Introduce New, Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 19, 2020 Ernst Joins Effort to Advance Renewable Fuels Innovation Sen.Joni Ernst
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Gov Reynolds using CARES Act $$$ to help w Beef Up Iowa which connects beef producers w food insecure Iowans Gr8 way to help by purchasing cattle from local producers who lost processing options then donates the IA beef 2 food banks FFA/4-H/ISU Meat Lab students also helping" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has caused significant challenges for American families -- health risks, financial insecurity, school and day care closures, etc. My paid parental leave proposal is a win-win for families seeking relief and for small businesses, who are struggling right now." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 17, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Statement On Appeals Court Ruling Striking Down HHS Policy To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Iowa Leaders Call for Support for State's Turkey Producers Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Plant closures & reduced flocks remain a growing threat to our turkey growers, & food supply chain. @ChuckGrassley, @IAGovernor, @IADeptAg Sec. Naig & I are urging @USDA to provide assistance, thru the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, to our state's turkey producers." Sen.Joni Ernst
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee - Grassley Seeks Committee Member Input on Policies to Reduce Health Disparities Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 12, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary and Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - Lankford Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Paperwork Relief for Oklahoma Small Businesses who Utilized the COVID-19 Relief Program Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Grassley and Wyden Call for Provider Fund Transparency, Comprehensive Database to Track Grants and Loans Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 11, 2020 With New Bill, Ernst Continues Work to Decrease US Dependency on China Sen.Joni Ernst
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you Pres @realDonaldTrump + CMS Administrator Verma for clarifying that it is ILLEGAL for nursing homes to take the coronavirus recovery payments from residents/their families. Earlier this wk I called on the Trump admin to take this step" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2020 Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2020 TAXPAYER FIRST ACT OF 2019--Continued Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 10, 2020 The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "I wrote Scty Azar w Sen Wyden Reps Pallone& Walden calling on HHS 2give Medicaid providers a fair amount of funds from Provider Relief Fund after repeated delays Distribution of CARES Act $$$ to Medicaid providers incl 125 community providers in Iowa announced yesterday Good news" Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2020 Abby Finkenauer sides with Environmentalists over Farmers Rep.Ashley Hinson
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