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Jan. 22, 2020
Letter to James Baker, Director of the Department of Defense's Office of Net Assessment - Halper Docs Raise New Questions about Office of Net Assessment's Purpose & Compliance
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 21, 2020
Ernst Commends USDA for Prioritizing Expansion of Ethanol, Biodiesel Infrastructure
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 10, 2020
Grassley Supports Resolution Praising Successful Mission to Eliminate Qasem Soleimani
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - In Letter to Education Secretary Devos, Blunt, Daines, Ernst, Lankford, & Scitt Back Proposed Rule to Protect Religious Liberty in Student Aid Program
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 10, 2020
Ernst Praises U.S. Servicemembers and Intelligence Personnel for Successful Mission to Kill Brutal Terrorist Soleimani
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Soleimani was a thug--a terrorist who was responsible for the slaughter of hundreds of Americans. The world is a safer place because of the brave action of the men & women who carried out this mission. As a former company commander in Iraq, I'm proud to cosponsor this resolution."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 8, 2020
Ernst on President Trump's Maximum Pressure Campaign Against the Iranian Regime
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 8, 2020
Combat Veteran Joni Ernst Commends Trump for Decisive Action, Calls for US to Remain Vigilant Against Iran
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 8, 2020
Federalist 62
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Jan. 5, 2020
After hearing from #Iowa farmers, I fought to include legislation in the #FarmBill to legalize industrial hemp. Now, it's important Iowans' voices are heard during the state rulemaking process. Find out more:"Tweet - "
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 2, 2020
Tweet - "Qassem Soleimani orchestrated heinous and reckless actions, including the slaughter of Americans, for far too long. Now, at the direction of President Trump, he has been brought to justice before he could could kill even more Americans."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 2, 2020
Ernst Statement on Death of Iranian Military Leader Qassem Soleimani
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 31, 2019
Tweet - "I strongly condemn the attack orchestrated by Iran on the US Embassy in Baghdad. America will not be intimidated by this reckless thuggery. Iran must put an end to this senseless escalation, and as @POTUS indicated, Iran will be held accountable for the actions of its militias."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 31, 2019
Medium - Grassley Op-Ed: Unwrapping 2019 and Looking Ahead to 2020
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 30, 2019
Q&A: Improving U.S. Organ Transplant System
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 26, 2019
Juneau Empire - Opinion: Let Americans unwrap savings on prescription medicine
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 26, 2019
Tweet - "You know that Christmas present that you didn't want & will never use? We've all gotten them. And whether you realize it or not, your tax dollars have paid for them too! My December Squeal Award goes to the federal gov't for Uncle Sam's crummy gift giving."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Uncle Sam sure doesn't make a good Santa! Our federal government has wasted millions on unwanted, unneeded, and unusable gifts. #MakeEmSqueal #SquealTV"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 24, 2019
Sioux City Journal - TUESDAY TOPIC: Let's break silence and talk about mental health on the farm
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Additional tax extenders incl tuition deduction +increased tax deduction will b available for individuals w large health care expenses +the new paid family leave tax credit enacted in Tax Cuts& Jobs Act will b available so small biz can continue offering those important benefits"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Tax extenders help businesses plan 4 future &eventually b self sustaining Biodiesel & Short line railroad tax extenders were part of yr end tax package I negotiated These r critical for agriculture/ag economy Will help encourage investment & bring much needed certainty 2industry"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "My CREATES Act is now law Iowans want Rx prices lowered &our bipartisan CREATES helps get generics on market faster Some pharmaceutical cos use anticompetitive practices 2 block access 2 affordable generics this bill stops that abuse +helps consumers + saves taxpayers $3.7B"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 21, 2019
Tweet - "As a combat veteran and member of the conference committee for the #FY20NDAA, I'm proud this year's bipartisan defense bill gives our men & women in uniform the pay raise they deserve."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Extending the #BiodieselTaxIncentive is critical to growing Iowa's biofuels industry, which is especially vital in our state's rural areas."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 20, 2019
Q&A: Creating Rx Savings
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 20, 2019
Grassley Receives Response from Defense Department on TransDigm Price Gouging
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks the one-year anniversary of the 2018 #FarmBill! From strengthening conservation programs to providing critical mental health support through my FARMERS FIRST Act, the Farm Bill has provided certainty for our farmers and strong support for our rural communities."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "After shaking hands in the Oval Office this fall, @EPA had an opportunity to restore the broken trust of farmers and to follow through on the president's commitment, but it appears they've missed the mark again."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Disturbing allegations of abuse at the Glenwood & Woodward Resource Centers deserve the full attention of the federal government. I appreciate @TheJusticeDept's attention to this situation; but, I'm also concerned by the delay in initiating this course of action."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "These magic words from Oval Office Sept 12 agreement are missing from 2days EPA rule on Renewable Fuel Standard "three year rolling average based on hard data and actual waived gallons" EPA changed deal from what was agreed 2 w Pres Trump Will hold Wheeler's feet to fire on RFS"
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 19, 2019
Senators Request Comprehensive Study of National Organ Donor System
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Grassley, Ernst Statements on EPA's 2020 RFS Rule
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Grassley, Wyden Introduce Bill to Tackle Medicare Appeals Backlog
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 18, 2019
Tweet - "As chair of @SASCMajority Subcommitee on Emerging Threats & Capabilities, I'm proud the final bipartisan #FY20NDAA increases research and development for key technologies like artificial intelligence, directed energy, and hypersonics to deter adversaries such as China and Russia."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 18, 2019
Grassley Statement on Trump Drug Importation Plan
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 17, 2019
Senate Passes Portman, Heinrich, Ernst, and Schatz Amendment on Explainable Artificial Intelligence Included in NDAA Conference Report
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Ernst Leads Bipartisan Hearing on Opioid and Meth Crisis
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 17, 2019
Tweet - "1/3 Renewable fuels are a real American success story -- increasing energy security and enhancing value-added agriculture. One important way to keep the biofuels industry growing is for Congress to extend the #BiodieselTaxCredit."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 17, 2019
Annual Defense Bill Advances with Ernst's Support and Priorities Included
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 16, 2019
Grassley, Leahy Hail Inclusion of CREATES Act In Year-End Spending Agreement
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 16, 2019
Grassley Welcomes Inclusion of Retirement Savings Legislation in Spending Package
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 14, 2019
Tweet - "I'm working to ensure that children are being adequately represented in federal research."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 13, 2019
Q&A: Raising Red Flags about the World Bank
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 12, 2019
Grassley Statement on House Passage of Prescription Drug Bill
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 11, 2019
Senators Propose Bills to Clamp Down on World Bank Lending to China
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 10, 2019
Grassley Featured in Stop Opioid Silence Campaign to End Stigma Associated with Opioid Addiction This Holiday Season
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence play an increasingly important role in maximizing efficiency & decreasing costs to the taxpayer, which is why I asked Asst. Sec. of the Navy Geurts how the @USNavy can apply these technologies to ship maintenance and repair."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 9, 2019
FERC Moves Forward to Send Additional Propane Shipments to Midwest
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 9, 2019
Grassley Praises House Action on Prescription Drug Prices
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Dec. 6, 2019
Grassley, Wyden Release Updated Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act, Reach Agreement on Health Extenders
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 22, 2020
Letter to James Baker, Director of the Department of Defense's Office of Net Assessment - Halper Docs Raise New Questions about Office of Net Assessment's Purpose & Compliance
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 21, 2020
Ernst Commends USDA for Prioritizing Expansion of Ethanol, Biodiesel Infrastructure
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 10, 2020
Grassley Supports Resolution Praising Successful Mission to Eliminate Qasem Soleimani
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - In Letter to Education Secretary Devos, Blunt, Daines, Ernst, Lankford, & Scitt Back Proposed Rule to Protect Religious Liberty in Student Aid Program
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 10, 2020
Ernst Praises U.S. Servicemembers and Intelligence Personnel for Successful Mission to Kill Brutal Terrorist Soleimani
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Soleimani was a thug--a terrorist who was responsible for the slaughter of hundreds of Americans. The world is a safer place because of the brave action of the men & women who carried out this mission. As a former company commander in Iraq, I'm proud to cosponsor this resolution."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 8, 2020
Ernst on President Trump's Maximum Pressure Campaign Against the Iranian Regime
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 8, 2020
Combat Veteran Joni Ernst Commends Trump for Decisive Action, Calls for US to Remain Vigilant Against Iran
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 8, 2020
Federalist 62
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Jan. 5, 2020
After hearing from #Iowa farmers, I fought to include legislation in the #FarmBill to legalize industrial hemp. Now, it's important Iowans' voices are heard during the state rulemaking process. Find out more:"Tweet - "
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 2, 2020
Tweet - "Qassem Soleimani orchestrated heinous and reckless actions, including the slaughter of Americans, for far too long. Now, at the direction of President Trump, he has been brought to justice before he could could kill even more Americans."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 2, 2020
Ernst Statement on Death of Iranian Military Leader Qassem Soleimani
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 31, 2019
Tweet - "I strongly condemn the attack orchestrated by Iran on the US Embassy in Baghdad. America will not be intimidated by this reckless thuggery. Iran must put an end to this senseless escalation, and as @POTUS indicated, Iran will be held accountable for the actions of its militias."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 31, 2019
Medium - Grassley Op-Ed: Unwrapping 2019 and Looking Ahead to 2020
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 30, 2019
Q&A: Improving U.S. Organ Transplant System
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 26, 2019
Juneau Empire - Opinion: Let Americans unwrap savings on prescription medicine
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 26, 2019
Tweet - "You know that Christmas present that you didn't want & will never use? We've all gotten them. And whether you realize it or not, your tax dollars have paid for them too! My December Squeal Award goes to the federal gov't for Uncle Sam's crummy gift giving."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Uncle Sam sure doesn't make a good Santa! Our federal government has wasted millions on unwanted, unneeded, and unusable gifts. #MakeEmSqueal #SquealTV"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 24, 2019
Sioux City Journal - TUESDAY TOPIC: Let's break silence and talk about mental health on the farm
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Additional tax extenders incl tuition deduction +increased tax deduction will b available for individuals w large health care expenses +the new paid family leave tax credit enacted in Tax Cuts& Jobs Act will b available so small biz can continue offering those important benefits"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "Tax extenders help businesses plan 4 future &eventually b self sustaining Biodiesel & Short line railroad tax extenders were part of yr end tax package I negotiated These r critical for agriculture/ag economy Will help encourage investment & bring much needed certainty 2industry"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "My CREATES Act is now law Iowans want Rx prices lowered &our bipartisan CREATES helps get generics on market faster Some pharmaceutical cos use anticompetitive practices 2 block access 2 affordable generics this bill stops that abuse +helps consumers + saves taxpayers $3.7B"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 21, 2019
Tweet - "As a combat veteran and member of the conference committee for the #FY20NDAA, I'm proud this year's bipartisan defense bill gives our men & women in uniform the pay raise they deserve."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Extending the #BiodieselTaxIncentive is critical to growing Iowa's biofuels industry, which is especially vital in our state's rural areas."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 20, 2019
Q&A: Creating Rx Savings
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 20, 2019
Grassley Receives Response from Defense Department on TransDigm Price Gouging
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks the one-year anniversary of the 2018 #FarmBill! From strengthening conservation programs to providing critical mental health support through my FARMERS FIRST Act, the Farm Bill has provided certainty for our farmers and strong support for our rural communities."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "After shaking hands in the Oval Office this fall, @EPA had an opportunity to restore the broken trust of farmers and to follow through on the president's commitment, but it appears they've missed the mark again."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Disturbing allegations of abuse at the Glenwood & Woodward Resource Centers deserve the full attention of the federal government. I appreciate @TheJusticeDept's attention to this situation; but, I'm also concerned by the delay in initiating this course of action."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "These magic words from Oval Office Sept 12 agreement are missing from 2days EPA rule on Renewable Fuel Standard "three year rolling average based on hard data and actual waived gallons" EPA changed deal from what was agreed 2 w Pres Trump Will hold Wheeler's feet to fire on RFS"
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 19, 2019
Senators Request Comprehensive Study of National Organ Donor System
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Grassley, Ernst Statements on EPA's 2020 RFS Rule
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Grassley, Wyden Introduce Bill to Tackle Medicare Appeals Backlog
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 18, 2019
Tweet - "As chair of @SASCMajority Subcommitee on Emerging Threats & Capabilities, I'm proud the final bipartisan #FY20NDAA increases research and development for key technologies like artificial intelligence, directed energy, and hypersonics to deter adversaries such as China and Russia."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 18, 2019
Grassley Statement on Trump Drug Importation Plan
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 17, 2019
Senate Passes Portman, Heinrich, Ernst, and Schatz Amendment on Explainable Artificial Intelligence Included in NDAA Conference Report
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Ernst Leads Bipartisan Hearing on Opioid and Meth Crisis
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 17, 2019
Tweet - "1/3 Renewable fuels are a real American success story -- increasing energy security and enhancing value-added agriculture. One important way to keep the biofuels industry growing is for Congress to extend the #BiodieselTaxCredit."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 17, 2019
Annual Defense Bill Advances with Ernst's Support and Priorities Included
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 16, 2019
Grassley, Leahy Hail Inclusion of CREATES Act In Year-End Spending Agreement
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 16, 2019
Grassley Welcomes Inclusion of Retirement Savings Legislation in Spending Package
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 14, 2019
Tweet - "I'm working to ensure that children are being adequately represented in federal research."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 13, 2019
Q&A: Raising Red Flags about the World Bank
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 12, 2019
Grassley Statement on House Passage of Prescription Drug Bill
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 11, 2019
Senators Propose Bills to Clamp Down on World Bank Lending to China
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 10, 2019
Grassley Featured in Stop Opioid Silence Campaign to End Stigma Associated with Opioid Addiction This Holiday Season
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence play an increasingly important role in maximizing efficiency & decreasing costs to the taxpayer, which is why I asked Asst. Sec. of the Navy Geurts how the @USNavy can apply these technologies to ship maintenance and repair."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 9, 2019
FERC Moves Forward to Send Additional Propane Shipments to Midwest
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 9, 2019
Grassley Praises House Action on Prescription Drug Prices
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Dec. 6, 2019
Grassley, Wyden Release Updated Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act, Reach Agreement on Health Extenders
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
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