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Politician
Aug. 21, 2020
Q&A: Derecho Disaster Assistance and Resources
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 21, 2020
Tweet - "The #derecho has devastated folks across Iowa, including the Meskwaki Nation. I'm asking @POTUS to grant their request for a federal disaster declaration."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa's congressional delegation wrote Ag Scty Perdue/USDA in support of Gov Reynolds request to declare an agriculture disaster Unprecedented crop &farm building damage warrants fed assistance to get thru derecho recovery I support our farmers & all Iowans as we rebuild 2gether"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 21, 2020
Grassley Commends President Trump's Approval of FEMA Individual Assistance for Iowans in Linn County
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 20, 2020
President Trump Approves FEMA Individual Assistance for Iowans in Linn County
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States of America - Grassley, Ernst, Finkenauer Support Meskwaki Nation's Request for a Major Disaster Declaration
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 20, 2020
Tweet - "In my visits to Linn County to see the areas that have been hit hard by last week's derecho, folks have made it clear to me how important support from the federal government is to our recovery."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 20, 2020
Tweet - "I spoke with @SecretaryCarson this week about the need to ensure red tape doesn't get in the way of Iowa's #derecho recovery efforts. I'm grateful for the administration's accessibility and attention to Iowans during this difficult time."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you President @realdonaldtrump for coming to Iowa to hear about the devastating impact of the #derecho & the way Iowans are pulling together."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Thx @realDonaldTrump for coming to Cedar Rapids Your coming to Iowa means a lot to Iowans during a time of real hardship Iowans are hurting & will continue to need our help as we rebuild from the derecho devastation"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 17, 2020
Grassley, Ernst Welcome the President's Approval of Governor Reynolds' Major Disaster Declaration Request
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 17, 2020
Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump approved Iowas major disaster declaration request after abt 15 hrs of having the application This is incredibly quick approval& I thank Trump admin for immediate attention +making Iowa's needs a top priority Now much needed fed disaster assistance can flow to IA"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 16, 2020
Tweet - ".@IAGovernor just applied for a presidential major disaster declaration for the #derecho. This is a critical step in getting federal resources into our state, and I'm urging swift action by @POTUS and his admin to grant her request. Iowans are hurting & we need this support ASAP."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa's farmers & producers have been hit hard by the #derecho that swept across the state this week. @USDA is mobilizing resources to assist these folks who may have lost livestock, crops, and need financial assistance. MORE:"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Thx @IAGovernor Reynolds for working quickly to approve disaster proclamations for counties while also traveling the state to see firsthand the damage from this devastating storm. Ernst & I stand ready 2help Iowa get quick approval on FEMA disaster declaration when requested"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 12, 2020
Tweet - "Instead of Democrats throwing $1 TRILLION more $$ for states/municipalities why dont democrat leaders get on board w Hassan/Grassley bipartisan State& Local Coronavirus Relief Fund Extension Act??? it gives more $$ flexibility needed for states &localities to respond to the virus"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 11, 2020
Grassley, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Deadlines for States to Spend Federal Dollars Provided in CARES Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
July 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Ernst Urges Administration to Ban Taxpayer Money for Cities, States Allowing Anarchy
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 15, 2020
Grassley Praises U.S. Department of Commerce Investing $13.1 Million in CARES Act Funding to Help Small Businesses Across Iowa Respond to Coronavirus
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2020
Sen. Cramer, Colleagues to Introduce Resolution Calling for Justice for George Floyd and Opposing 'Defund the Police'
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
April 29, 2020
Grassley: No Need for Mischaracterization, Just Transparency in Puerto Rico Disaster Aid Work
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 20, 2020
Letter to Wanda Vázquez Garced, Governor of Puerto Rico - Grassley: People Need Disaster Aid in Puerto Rico; it Can't Keep Going to Waste
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 6, 2020
Tweet - "gr8 to hear Dr Fauci emphasize the good job Gov Reynolds is doing @realDonaldTrump daily news conf He said what Iowa is doing is totally compatible w what everyone else is doing/functionally equivalent to other states"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 6, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Inhofe, Senators Applaud President Trump for Deeming Firearm Businesses Essential
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 29, 2020
Tweet - "Thanks again to @IAGovernor for inviting me to join her #COVID19 press conference today. Under Gov. Reynolds' leadership, Iowans are in good hands. I'll continue to work with her to ensure we are doing all we can at the federal level to support our state. We'll get through this."
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 27, 2020
Ernst: "Help is on the way"
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 27, 2020
Tweet - "It's comforting to hear gov Cuomo handling the virus as he talks at his news conf. Just like listening to Trump/Pence and the task force's presentation at their daily reporting"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 26, 2020
The Gazette - Teacher misconduct would require prompt reporting under Iowa law
Rep. Ashley Hinson
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "Pres @realDonaldTrump 's declaring a major disaster exists in Iowa bc of the coronavirus will give the state govt led by Gov Reynolds more resources+federal $$$ to combat the spread of the disease/respond to the impact it's having on the state/Iowans"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 24, 2020
Tweet - ". @POTUS ' disaster declaration for Iowa will allow the state to access important federal resources to combat the spread of #COVID19. Thank you President Trump!"
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 20, 2020
Miller-Meeks Receives Endorsement From 24 State Legislators
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
March 17, 2020
Tweet - "Combatting #COVID19 is going to take all hands on deck--from the federal, the state, and the local levels. Let's look out for one another and together we'll get through this."
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 17, 2020
Ernst: "All Hands on Deck' to Address COVID-19
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 10, 2020
Grassley Meets with Bettendorf Leaders
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 10, 2020
Tweet - "Combating #COVID19 is going to take a continued partnership--& close coordination between fed, state, & local officials. Last week, Congress voted in a bipartisan way to support steps to protect Americans, & I hope we can continue to work together to keep our communities healthy."
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 10, 2020
Ernst: It's going to take a partnership to tackle the Coronavirus
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 9, 2020
Grassley Meets with Dubuque Councilperson
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 27, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's new #WOTUS corrects the egregious overreach of the Obama-era rule. I joined @agripulse to discuss the new rule, which provides predictability and certainty for our hardworking farmers, manufacturers, and landowners in #Iowa."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 25, 2020
Tweet - "More gr8 news for farmers: Trump admin rolls back harmful WOTUS rule from Obama & REDUCES fed govt regs New waters of US definition DOESNT affect roadside ditches farm ponds waste treatment systems prior converted cropland etc"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 16, 2019
Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg Endorse Ashley Hinson For Congress
Rep. Ashley Hinson
May 22, 2019
Sinema Highlights Need for Arizona Small Businesses to Have a Voice in Government
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue - Sasse Urges Department of Agriculture to Promote SNAP Work Requirements
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 19, 2018
Ernst Statement after WOTUS Rule is Halted in Iowa
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 25, 2017
Grassley Statement on the Appointment of Adam Gregg to be Lieutenant Governor
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 25, 2017
Ernst Applauds Reynolds/Gregg Administration
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 24, 2017
Ernst Congratulates Branstad, Reynolds
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 24, 2017
Grassley Statement on the Inauguration of Governor Reynolds
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 15, 2017
Letter to Tom Price, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Relieve Americans of Obamacare Burdens
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 30, 2017
Grassley & Smith Introduce Bill to Combat Lawsuit Abuse
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 13, 2016
Letter to the Republican Governors Association - Seeking Suggestions on Ways to Responsibly Improve the Medicaid Program
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 21, 2020
Q&A: Derecho Disaster Assistance and Resources
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 21, 2020
Tweet - "The #derecho has devastated folks across Iowa, including the Meskwaki Nation. I'm asking @POTUS to grant their request for a federal disaster declaration."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa's congressional delegation wrote Ag Scty Perdue/USDA in support of Gov Reynolds request to declare an agriculture disaster Unprecedented crop &farm building damage warrants fed assistance to get thru derecho recovery I support our farmers & all Iowans as we rebuild 2gether"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 21, 2020
Grassley Commends President Trump's Approval of FEMA Individual Assistance for Iowans in Linn County
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 20, 2020
President Trump Approves FEMA Individual Assistance for Iowans in Linn County
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Aug. 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States of America - Grassley, Ernst, Finkenauer Support Meskwaki Nation's Request for a Major Disaster Declaration
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 20, 2020
Tweet - "In my visits to Linn County to see the areas that have been hit hard by last week's derecho, folks have made it clear to me how important support from the federal government is to our recovery."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 20, 2020
Tweet - "I spoke with @SecretaryCarson this week about the need to ensure red tape doesn't get in the way of Iowa's #derecho recovery efforts. I'm grateful for the administration's accessibility and attention to Iowans during this difficult time."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you President @realdonaldtrump for coming to Iowa to hear about the devastating impact of the #derecho & the way Iowans are pulling together."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Thx @realDonaldTrump for coming to Cedar Rapids Your coming to Iowa means a lot to Iowans during a time of real hardship Iowans are hurting & will continue to need our help as we rebuild from the derecho devastation"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 17, 2020
Grassley, Ernst Welcome the President's Approval of Governor Reynolds' Major Disaster Declaration Request
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 17, 2020
Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump approved Iowas major disaster declaration request after abt 15 hrs of having the application This is incredibly quick approval& I thank Trump admin for immediate attention +making Iowa's needs a top priority Now much needed fed disaster assistance can flow to IA"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 16, 2020
Tweet - ".@IAGovernor just applied for a presidential major disaster declaration for the #derecho. This is a critical step in getting federal resources into our state, and I'm urging swift action by @POTUS and his admin to grant her request. Iowans are hurting & we need this support ASAP."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Iowa's farmers & producers have been hit hard by the #derecho that swept across the state this week. @USDA is mobilizing resources to assist these folks who may have lost livestock, crops, and need financial assistance. MORE:"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Thx @IAGovernor Reynolds for working quickly to approve disaster proclamations for counties while also traveling the state to see firsthand the damage from this devastating storm. Ernst & I stand ready 2help Iowa get quick approval on FEMA disaster declaration when requested"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 12, 2020
Tweet - "Instead of Democrats throwing $1 TRILLION more $$ for states/municipalities why dont democrat leaders get on board w Hassan/Grassley bipartisan State& Local Coronavirus Relief Fund Extension Act??? it gives more $$ flexibility needed for states &localities to respond to the virus"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 11, 2020
Grassley, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Deadlines for States to Spend Federal Dollars Provided in CARES Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
July 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Ernst Urges Administration to Ban Taxpayer Money for Cities, States Allowing Anarchy
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 15, 2020
Grassley Praises U.S. Department of Commerce Investing $13.1 Million in CARES Act Funding to Help Small Businesses Across Iowa Respond to Coronavirus
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 9, 2020
Sen. Cramer, Colleagues to Introduce Resolution Calling for Justice for George Floyd and Opposing 'Defund the Police'
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
April 29, 2020
Grassley: No Need for Mischaracterization, Just Transparency in Puerto Rico Disaster Aid Work
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 20, 2020
Letter to Wanda Vázquez Garced, Governor of Puerto Rico - Grassley: People Need Disaster Aid in Puerto Rico; it Can't Keep Going to Waste
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 6, 2020
Tweet - "gr8 to hear Dr Fauci emphasize the good job Gov Reynolds is doing @realDonaldTrump daily news conf He said what Iowa is doing is totally compatible w what everyone else is doing/functionally equivalent to other states"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 6, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Inhofe, Senators Applaud President Trump for Deeming Firearm Businesses Essential
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 29, 2020
Tweet - "Thanks again to @IAGovernor for inviting me to join her #COVID19 press conference today. Under Gov. Reynolds' leadership, Iowans are in good hands. I'll continue to work with her to ensure we are doing all we can at the federal level to support our state. We'll get through this."
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 27, 2020
Ernst: "Help is on the way"
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 27, 2020
Tweet - "It's comforting to hear gov Cuomo handling the virus as he talks at his news conf. Just like listening to Trump/Pence and the task force's presentation at their daily reporting"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 26, 2020
The Gazette - Teacher misconduct would require prompt reporting under Iowa law
Rep.Ashley Hinson
March 24, 2020
Tweet - "Pres @realDonaldTrump 's declaring a major disaster exists in Iowa bc of the coronavirus will give the state govt led by Gov Reynolds more resources+federal $$$ to combat the spread of the disease/respond to the impact it's having on the state/Iowans"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 24, 2020
Tweet - ". @POTUS ' disaster declaration for Iowa will allow the state to access important federal resources to combat the spread of #COVID19. Thank you President Trump!"
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 20, 2020
Miller-Meeks Receives Endorsement From 24 State Legislators
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
March 17, 2020
Tweet - "Combatting #COVID19 is going to take all hands on deck--from the federal, the state, and the local levels. Let's look out for one another and together we'll get through this."
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 17, 2020
Ernst: "All Hands on Deck' to Address COVID-19
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 10, 2020
Grassley Meets with Bettendorf Leaders
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 10, 2020
Tweet - "Combating #COVID19 is going to take a continued partnership--& close coordination between fed, state, & local officials. Last week, Congress voted in a bipartisan way to support steps to protect Americans, & I hope we can continue to work together to keep our communities healthy."
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 10, 2020
Ernst: It's going to take a partnership to tackle the Coronavirus
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 9, 2020
Grassley Meets with Dubuque Councilperson
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 27, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's new #WOTUS corrects the egregious overreach of the Obama-era rule. I joined @agripulse to discuss the new rule, which provides predictability and certainty for our hardworking farmers, manufacturers, and landowners in #Iowa."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 25, 2020
Tweet - "More gr8 news for farmers: Trump admin rolls back harmful WOTUS rule from Obama & REDUCES fed govt regs New waters of US definition DOESNT affect roadside ditches farm ponds waste treatment systems prior converted cropland etc"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 16, 2019
Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg Endorse Ashley Hinson For Congress
Rep.Ashley Hinson
May 22, 2019
Sinema Highlights Need for Arizona Small Businesses to Have a Voice in Government
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue - Sasse Urges Department of Agriculture to Promote SNAP Work Requirements
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Sept. 19, 2018
Ernst Statement after WOTUS Rule is Halted in Iowa
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 25, 2017
Grassley Statement on the Appointment of Adam Gregg to be Lieutenant Governor
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 25, 2017
Ernst Applauds Reynolds/Gregg Administration
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 24, 2017
Ernst Congratulates Branstad, Reynolds
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 24, 2017
Grassley Statement on the Inauguration of Governor Reynolds
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 15, 2017
Letter to Tom Price, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Relieve Americans of Obamacare Burdens
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 30, 2017
Grassley & Smith Introduce Bill to Combat Lawsuit Abuse
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 13, 2016
Letter to the Republican Governors Association - Seeking Suggestions on Ways to Responsibly Improve the Medicaid Program
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
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