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July 31, 2020
Tweet - "Instead of addressing severe cleaning staff shortages, the @DeptVetAffairs has been wasting taxpayer $$ to clean up its public appearance. My July Squeal Award goes to both the VA & Congress for not doing a better job of cleaning up the VA."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 25, 2020
Tweet - "Our homeless veterans are some of our most vulnerable individuals during #COVID19, & I've helped introduce a bipartisan bill to provide these heroes the support they deserve. Now, I'm urging @SecWilkie to take action & develop a national strategy to support our homeless vets."
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 17, 2020
Tweet - "Sexual misconduct is unacceptable in any workplace--let alone at the VA, an institution charged w/providing care & benefits to vets, including survivors of sexual violence. I'm urging @SecWilkie to take action to address sexual harassment w/in the agency."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 16, 2020
Ernst Urges VA to Take New Action to Prevent Sexual Harassment within Agency
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Lawmakers to VA: "Take Necessary Action to Prevent Sexual Harassment within the Department"
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "NEW: My bipartisan bill to ensure proper care & treatment of our veterans passed the Senate. During these trying times, getting this commonsense bill unanimously through the Senate provides a glimmer of hope for our veterans and their families."
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020
NEW: Ernst's Bipartisan Veterans Bill Passes Senate Unanimously
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "As a veteran myself, I'm proud to support a bipartisan bill that'll help #Iowa servicemembers transition back to civilian life. One way to do this is by ensuring their loved ones receive info from @DeptVetAffairs abt services/support available to vets. That's what this bill does."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 30, 2020
Ernst's Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Quality Care for Veterans Advances in Senate
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 16, 2019
Ernst: "We should expect and demand the highest standard of care for Iowa's veterans'
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 12, 2019
Senators Hassan, Ernst, Sinema Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure VA Is Sufficiently Vetting Health Providers
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 22, 2019
Ernst Fights to Protect Iowa Veterans from "Pension Poachers'
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 19, 2019
Ernst's Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Blue Star Mothers Passes Senate
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 12, 2019
100th Anniversary of the American Legion
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
Senate Passes Cardin, Rubio Resolution Recognizing National Veteran's Small Business Week
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 7, 2019
Veterans Day
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 6, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Joni Ernst
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
National Veterans Small Business Week
Sen. Chuck Grassley
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
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
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. 24, 2019
Des Moines Register - Grassley: Preserving the legacies of Iowa's service members through the Veterans History Project
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Richard A. Stone, M.D., Executive in Charge, Veterans Health Administration - Senators Hassan, Cassidy, Ernst, Sinema raise concerns over VA hiring providers with history of misconduct
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Cantwell's "Gold Star Week" Resolution to Honor Families of Fallen Heroes Passes Senate
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 5, 2019
Tweet - "My HAVEN Act will help protect the economic security and well-being of veterans and their families who rely on disability benefits and may be experiencing financial hardship. Thank you @realdonaldtrump for signing this important bill into law."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 24, 2019
Ernst's Bipartisan Bill to Assist Veterans Signed into Law
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 12, 2019
Kicking Off Wind Week, Ernst Introduces Legislation Incentivizing Wind Energy Jobs and Development
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "We owe it to our veterans to provide them the best care possible. This week, my bipartisan vets bill advanced in the Senate. This bill will allow for greater collaboration btwn gov agencies to help solve complex data challenges & advance vets' health care."
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 7, 2019
Ernst Pushes Two Bipartisan Bills to Help Veterans in Crisis
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 6, 2019
Duckworth, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Level Playing Field for Women & Veteran Small Business Owners in Small Business Contracting
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 30, 2019
Grassley Statement on Federal Circuit Decision Affecting Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 30, 2019
Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Improve Veterans' Care
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 17, 2019
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Enhance Veterans' Services through Big Data
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 4, 2019
Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's signature on bills to help student vets will ensure the VA reimburses them for any missed or underpaid #ForeverGIBill housing benefits they are owed."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 27, 2018
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Help Improve Veterans' Health Care
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Grassley, Ernst Seek Answers and Solutions from VA to Reduce Veteran Homelessness in Iowa
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Letter to Judith Johnson-Mekota, Director of Iowa City VA Health Care System - Ernst and Grassley Seek Proper Care for Iowa Veterans
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Boozman Presses for Quality Care for Veterans
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 27, 2018
Letter to Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of Judiciary Committee, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Ranking Member on Judiciary Committee - Ernst, McCaskill Call on VA to Better Assist Veteran Survivors of Sexual Assault
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - McCaskill, Ernst Call on VA to Better Assist Veteran Survivors of Sexual Assault
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 2, 2018
Sens. Coons, Ernst Introduce Bill to Help Veterans Translate Military Training Into College Credit
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 30, 2018
The Des Moines Register - How Sen. Chuck Grassley Is Working to Protect Our Nation's Elderly
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2018
Grassley Statement on the Confirmation of VA Secretary
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 3, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Megan Brennan, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer - Seek Forever Stamp to Honor Gold Star Families
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 3, 2018
Letter to Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee - Seek Forever Stamp to Honor Gold Star Families
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 28, 2018
Ernst, Duckworth, Black, Cohen Advocate for WWII U.S. Army Ranger Congressional Gold Medal
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Date
Title
Politician
July 31, 2020
Tweet - "Instead of addressing severe cleaning staff shortages, the @DeptVetAffairs has been wasting taxpayer $$ to clean up its public appearance. My July Squeal Award goes to both the VA & Congress for not doing a better job of cleaning up the VA."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 25, 2020
Tweet - "Our homeless veterans are some of our most vulnerable individuals during #COVID19, & I've helped introduce a bipartisan bill to provide these heroes the support they deserve. Now, I'm urging @SecWilkie to take action & develop a national strategy to support our homeless vets."
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 17, 2020
Tweet - "Sexual misconduct is unacceptable in any workplace--let alone at the VA, an institution charged w/providing care & benefits to vets, including survivors of sexual violence. I'm urging @SecWilkie to take action to address sexual harassment w/in the agency."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 16, 2020
Ernst Urges VA to Take New Action to Prevent Sexual Harassment within Agency
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Lawmakers to VA: "Take Necessary Action to Prevent Sexual Harassment within the Department"
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "NEW: My bipartisan bill to ensure proper care & treatment of our veterans passed the Senate. During these trying times, getting this commonsense bill unanimously through the Senate provides a glimmer of hope for our veterans and their families."
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 1, 2020
NEW: Ernst's Bipartisan Veterans Bill Passes Senate Unanimously
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "As a veteran myself, I'm proud to support a bipartisan bill that'll help #Iowa servicemembers transition back to civilian life. One way to do this is by ensuring their loved ones receive info from @DeptVetAffairs abt services/support available to vets. That's what this bill does."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 30, 2020
Ernst's Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Quality Care for Veterans Advances in Senate
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 16, 2019
Ernst: "We should expect and demand the highest standard of care for Iowa's veterans'
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 12, 2019
Senators Hassan, Ernst, Sinema Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure VA Is Sufficiently Vetting Health Providers
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 22, 2019
Ernst Fights to Protect Iowa Veterans from "Pension Poachers'
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 19, 2019
Ernst's Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Blue Star Mothers Passes Senate
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 12, 2019
100th Anniversary of the American Legion
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
Senate Passes Cardin, Rubio Resolution Recognizing National Veteran's Small Business Week
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 7, 2019
Veterans Day
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 6, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Joni Ernst
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
National Veterans Small Business Week
Sen.Chuck Grassley
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
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
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. 24, 2019
Des Moines Register - Grassley: Preserving the legacies of Iowa's service members through the Veterans History Project
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Richard A. Stone, M.D., Executive in Charge, Veterans Health Administration - Senators Hassan, Cassidy, Ernst, Sinema raise concerns over VA hiring providers with history of misconduct
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 25, 2019
Cantwell's "Gold Star Week" Resolution to Honor Families of Fallen Heroes Passes Senate
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 5, 2019
Tweet - "My HAVEN Act will help protect the economic security and well-being of veterans and their families who rely on disability benefits and may be experiencing financial hardship. Thank you @realdonaldtrump for signing this important bill into law."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 24, 2019
Ernst's Bipartisan Bill to Assist Veterans Signed into Law
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 12, 2019
Kicking Off Wind Week, Ernst Introduces Legislation Incentivizing Wind Energy Jobs and Development
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 19, 2019
Tweet - "We owe it to our veterans to provide them the best care possible. This week, my bipartisan vets bill advanced in the Senate. This bill will allow for greater collaboration btwn gov agencies to help solve complex data challenges & advance vets' health care."
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 7, 2019
Ernst Pushes Two Bipartisan Bills to Help Veterans in Crisis
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 6, 2019
Duckworth, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Level Playing Field for Women & Veteran Small Business Owners in Small Business Contracting
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 30, 2019
Grassley Statement on Federal Circuit Decision Affecting Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 30, 2019
Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Improve Veterans' Care
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 17, 2019
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Enhance Veterans' Services through Big Data
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 4, 2019
Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's signature on bills to help student vets will ensure the VA reimburses them for any missed or underpaid #ForeverGIBill housing benefits they are owed."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 27, 2018
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Help Improve Veterans' Health Care
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Grassley, Ernst Seek Answers and Solutions from VA to Reduce Veteran Homelessness in Iowa
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Letter to Judith Johnson-Mekota, Director of Iowa City VA Health Care System - Ernst and Grassley Seek Proper Care for Iowa Veterans
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Boozman Presses for Quality Care for Veterans
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 27, 2018
Letter to Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of Judiciary Committee, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Ranking Member on Judiciary Committee - Ernst, McCaskill Call on VA to Better Assist Veteran Survivors of Sexual Assault
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - McCaskill, Ernst Call on VA to Better Assist Veteran Survivors of Sexual Assault
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 2, 2018
Sens. Coons, Ernst Introduce Bill to Help Veterans Translate Military Training Into College Credit
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 30, 2018
The Des Moines Register - How Sen. Chuck Grassley Is Working to Protect Our Nation's Elderly
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2018
Grassley Statement on the Confirmation of VA Secretary
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 3, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Megan Brennan, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer - Seek Forever Stamp to Honor Gold Star Families
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 3, 2018
Letter to Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee - Seek Forever Stamp to Honor Gold Star Families
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 28, 2018
Ernst, Duckworth, Black, Cohen Advocate for WWII U.S. Army Ranger Congressional Gold Medal
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
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