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Politician
June 27, 2018
Grassley Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Legislation Requiring the VA to Release Detailed Nursing Home Quality Data
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 6, 2018
Ernst Commends Presidential Signing of VA MISSION Act into Law
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 27, 2018
Senators Peters and Ernst Join Veterans at Rolling Thunder in Observance of Memorial Day
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 18, 2018
Warren and Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Servicemember Blast Exposure Injury Prevention
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 12, 2018
Ernst, Tester, Isakson Introduce CERTIFY Heroes Act
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 2, 2018
VA Fails to Complete Necessary License Review to Protect Veterans by Deadline
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 8, 2018
Warren, Esty, Ernst, Coffman Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Increase Number of VA Peer Counselors for Women Veterans
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 6, 2018
Grassley, Ernst and Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Veterans' Second Amendment Rights
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 26, 2018
Ernst Calls on Increased Transparency at VA over Hiring Practices
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 5, 2018
Tillis Co-Sponsored Legislation Improving Veterans' Access to Health Care Passes Senate
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 3, 2018
Bipartisan VETS Act Passes Senate
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 21, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Grassley, Ernst Receive Response from VA on Hiring Practices, Press for More Answers
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 5, 2017
Grassley, Ernst Issue Statement on Latest Regarding Omaha VA Waitlist
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 4, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary, VA - Iowa City VA Hiring Practices
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 29, 2017
VETS Act Included In Senate Committee's Caring For Our Veterans Act
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 21, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Grassley, Ernst Seek Answers from VA on Additional Unauthorized Waitlists
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 30, 2017
Grassley, Ernst Receive Response on Unauthorized Omaha VA Waitlist
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 26, 2017
Johnson, Ernst Whistleblower Protection Bill Signed by President
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 19, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Grassley, Ernst Seek VA Response on Reported Unauthorized Waiting List at VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 16, 2017
Letter to the Honorable David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - VA Response to Allegations of Severe Retaliation of Phoenix VA Whistleblower
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 28, 2017
Ernst Continues Fight to Improve Mental Health Care for Veterans
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2017
Manchin and Ernst Bipartisan Legislation to Move Forward on the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Passes Senate
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 3, 2017
Johnson, Grassley, and Ernst Issue Joint Statement on VA OIG Review of Brandon Ketchum's Care at Iowa City VA
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 3, 2017
White House to Implement Ernst, Hirono Efforts to Expand Veterans Access to Telehealth
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 2, 2017
Senate Approves VA Choice Act
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 1, 2017
Grassley Welcomes VA's Hiring of Whistleblower for New Whistleblower Office
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 28, 2017
Senator Ernst Seeks to Improve Flexibility & Choice for Medically Retired Servicemembers
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 23, 2017
Grassley Welcomes Signing of Bill Making it Easier to Fire Poorly Performing VA Employees
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 8, 2017
Ernst, Tester Push for Extension of Critical Suicide Prevention Training in National Guard, Reserves
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
June 6, 2017
Ernst Statement on Passage of Legislation to Reform VA and Protect Whistleblowers
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 5, 2017
Ernst Applauds VA Secretary's Decision on Electronic Health Record System
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 2, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Dr. David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Misleading Wait Times for Veterans at Des Moines, Iowa City Facilities
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 25, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, The Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member - Hearing Request for Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 25, 2017
Johnson, Ernst Whistleblower Bill Passes Senate
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
May 24, 2017
Grassley: Wounded Warrior Project Makes Reforms After Media Coverage, Grassley Oversight Inquiry
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 27, 2017
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Help Meet Shortage of Health Care Professionals Serving Veterans
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
April 27, 2017
President's Announcement on Accountability, Whistleblower Protections at Department of Veterans Affairs
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 26, 2017
Hirono, Ernst Continue Push for VETS Act
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 25, 2017
Ernst, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Authorize Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 4, 2017
Grassley, Gillibrand, Daines Introduce Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Resolution
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 21, 2017
Ernst Urges VA to Address Veterans Crisis Line Failures Immediately
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 9, 2017
Johnson, Ernst Re-Introduce Bill to Protect VA Whistleblowers
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 17, 2017
Letter to The Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Rationale Behind Use of Outdated and Duplicative Scheduling Program
Sen. Joni Ernst
Feb. 16, 2017
Blumenthal, Ernst Introduce Bill to Establish "Gold Star" Stamp, Honoring the Sacrifice of Families Who Have Lost a Loved One in Combat
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 27, 2017
Ernst meets with Nominee for VA Secretary, Dr. David Shulkin
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 11, 2017
Ernst Statement on VA Secretary Nominee
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 10, 2017
Grassley Welcomes Critical Disclosures from VA Whistleblower, Work of Office of Special Counsel
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 15, 2016
Letter to The Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President-elect - Grassley, Johnson Write Presidential Transition Team Outlining VA Concerns
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 12, 2016
Klobuchar, Ernst Bill to Cut Red Tape and Wait Times for Veterans Scheduling Appointments at VA Medical Facilities Passes Senate, Heads to President's Desk to be Signed into Law
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 12, 2016
Letter to The Hon. Robert McDonald, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Urging the VA to Comply with 2010 Law that Protects Veterans from Exorbitant ER Bills
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Date
Title
Politician
June 27, 2018
Grassley Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Legislation Requiring the VA to Release Detailed Nursing Home Quality Data
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 6, 2018
Ernst Commends Presidential Signing of VA MISSION Act into Law
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 27, 2018
Senators Peters and Ernst Join Veterans at Rolling Thunder in Observance of Memorial Day
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 18, 2018
Warren and Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Servicemember Blast Exposure Injury Prevention
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 12, 2018
Ernst, Tester, Isakson Introduce CERTIFY Heroes Act
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 2, 2018
VA Fails to Complete Necessary License Review to Protect Veterans by Deadline
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 8, 2018
Warren, Esty, Ernst, Coffman Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Increase Number of VA Peer Counselors for Women Veterans
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 6, 2018
Grassley, Ernst and Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Veterans' Second Amendment Rights
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 26, 2018
Ernst Calls on Increased Transparency at VA over Hiring Practices
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 5, 2018
Tillis Co-Sponsored Legislation Improving Veterans' Access to Health Care Passes Senate
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 3, 2018
Bipartisan VETS Act Passes Senate
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 21, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Grassley, Ernst Receive Response from VA on Hiring Practices, Press for More Answers
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 5, 2017
Grassley, Ernst Issue Statement on Latest Regarding Omaha VA Waitlist
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 4, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary, VA - Iowa City VA Hiring Practices
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 29, 2017
VETS Act Included In Senate Committee's Caring For Our Veterans Act
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 21, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Grassley, Ernst Seek Answers from VA on Additional Unauthorized Waitlists
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 30, 2017
Grassley, Ernst Receive Response on Unauthorized Omaha VA Waitlist
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 26, 2017
Johnson, Ernst Whistleblower Protection Bill Signed by President
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 19, 2017
Letter to the Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Grassley, Ernst Seek VA Response on Reported Unauthorized Waiting List at VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Oct. 16, 2017
Letter to the Honorable David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - VA Response to Allegations of Severe Retaliation of Phoenix VA Whistleblower
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 28, 2017
Ernst Continues Fight to Improve Mental Health Care for Veterans
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 4, 2017
Manchin and Ernst Bipartisan Legislation to Move Forward on the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Passes Senate
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 3, 2017
Johnson, Grassley, and Ernst Issue Joint Statement on VA OIG Review of Brandon Ketchum's Care at Iowa City VA
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 3, 2017
White House to Implement Ernst, Hirono Efforts to Expand Veterans Access to Telehealth
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 2, 2017
Senate Approves VA Choice Act
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 1, 2017
Grassley Welcomes VA's Hiring of Whistleblower for New Whistleblower Office
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 28, 2017
Senator Ernst Seeks to Improve Flexibility & Choice for Medically Retired Servicemembers
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 23, 2017
Grassley Welcomes Signing of Bill Making it Easier to Fire Poorly Performing VA Employees
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 8, 2017
Ernst, Tester Push for Extension of Critical Suicide Prevention Training in National Guard, Reserves
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
June 6, 2017
Ernst Statement on Passage of Legislation to Reform VA and Protect Whistleblowers
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 5, 2017
Ernst Applauds VA Secretary's Decision on Electronic Health Record System
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 2, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Dr. David J. Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Misleading Wait Times for Veterans at Des Moines, Iowa City Facilities
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 25, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, The Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member - Hearing Request for Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 25, 2017
Johnson, Ernst Whistleblower Bill Passes Senate
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
May 24, 2017
Grassley: Wounded Warrior Project Makes Reforms After Media Coverage, Grassley Oversight Inquiry
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 27, 2017
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Help Meet Shortage of Health Care Professionals Serving Veterans
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
April 27, 2017
President's Announcement on Accountability, Whistleblower Protections at Department of Veterans Affairs
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 26, 2017
Hirono, Ernst Continue Push for VETS Act
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 25, 2017
Ernst, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Authorize Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 4, 2017
Grassley, Gillibrand, Daines Introduce Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Resolution
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 21, 2017
Ernst Urges VA to Address Veterans Crisis Line Failures Immediately
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 9, 2017
Johnson, Ernst Re-Introduce Bill to Protect VA Whistleblowers
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Feb. 17, 2017
Letter to The Hon. David Shulkin, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Rationale Behind Use of Outdated and Duplicative Scheduling Program
Sen.Joni Ernst
Feb. 16, 2017
Blumenthal, Ernst Introduce Bill to Establish "Gold Star" Stamp, Honoring the Sacrifice of Families Who Have Lost a Loved One in Combat
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 27, 2017
Ernst meets with Nominee for VA Secretary, Dr. David Shulkin
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 11, 2017
Ernst Statement on VA Secretary Nominee
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 10, 2017
Grassley Welcomes Critical Disclosures from VA Whistleblower, Work of Office of Special Counsel
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 15, 2016
Letter to The Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President-elect - Grassley, Johnson Write Presidential Transition Team Outlining VA Concerns
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 12, 2016
Klobuchar, Ernst Bill to Cut Red Tape and Wait Times for Veterans Scheduling Appointments at VA Medical Facilities Passes Senate, Heads to President's Desk to be Signed into Law
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 12, 2016
Letter to The Hon. Robert McDonald, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Urging the VA to Comply with 2010 Law that Protects Veterans from Exorbitant ER Bills
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
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