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Aug. 1, 2023
Ernst Works to Permanently Defund Wuhan Lab
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 27, 2023
Grassley says Hunter Biden judge was right to question 'sweetheart' deal: FBI must 'do their job'
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 26, 2023
Ernst Fights "First Come, First Serve" Fraud at the SBA
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 12, 2023
Grassley At Hearing On Social Security: "We're Finally Talking About Money & Things The Budget Committee Ought To Be Working On'
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 13, 2023
Ernst Works to Disarm IRS
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 7, 2023
Ernst Slams Biden's Nominee for Deputy Administrator of the SBA
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 1, 2023
Sen. Grassley hammers FBI Director Wray for refusing to make Biden document public: This is 'not good enough'
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 25, 2023
Ernst Applauds Supreme Court Ruling That Scraps Biden's Overreaching Water Rule
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 23, 2023
Ernst Calls Out ATF Bureaucrats Posing as Law Enforcement to Scam Taxpayers, Waste Millions
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 19, 2023
Comer: FBI's Delay in Producing Unclassified Record is Unacceptable
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 10, 2023
Grassley Welcomes Gov. Branstad At Budget Hearing On Climate Change
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 10, 2023
Comer and Grassley on FBI Failing to Comply with Subpoena Deadline
Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 3, 2023
Grassley, Comer Demand FBI Record Alleging Criminal Scheme Involving Then-VP Biden
Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 14, 2023
Ernst: It's Sunshine Week, But Biden is Trying to Keep Taxpayers in the Dark
Sen. Joni Ernst
Feb. 24, 2023
Letter to Robert Bauer, Former Co-Chair of the Commission on the Supreme Court - Chairman Jordan and Ranking Members Grassley and Graham Seek Information on Supreme Court Commission
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 13, 2023
Letter to Jennifer Hawes, General Services Administration - Ernst Calls on Biden Administration to Scrap Burdensome, Costly Regulations on Small Businesses
Sen. Joni Ernst
Feb. 10, 2023
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cassidy, Foxx, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Revoke their Reckless Student Loan Scheme
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 9, 2023
Thune, Grassley, Kelly Lead Republican Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Hold the IRS More Accountable
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 7, 2023
Ernst: Under President Biden, the State of Our Union is More Expensive and Less Safe
Sen. Joni Ernst
Feb. 2, 2023
Peters and Grassley Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prevent Foreign Influence in U.s. Policy
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 30, 2023
Letter to Hannibal Ware, Inspector General of the Small Business Administration - Ernst, Paul Demand SBA Inspector General Assess $5.4 Billion in Small Business Loan Fraud
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 26, 2023
Durbin, Tillis, Coons, Grassley Introduce Legislation To Improve Coordination Between USPTO And FDA
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 25, 2023
Letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Manchin Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort Urging FTC to Disapprove Proposed Rule for Horseracing Industry Amid Legal Uncertainty
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 25, 2023
Ernst Says Defund EcoHealth Alliance After Investigation Reveals Their Mismanagement of COVID Experiments in Wuhan, China
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 25, 2023
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Daines Joins Colleagues to Expose Biden Administration for Breaking the Law, Promoting Dangerous Diy Abortions by Mail
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
Jan. 7, 2023
Feenstra Issues Statement on House Speakership Result
Rep. Randy Feenstra
Jan. 5, 2023
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360" - TRANSCRIPT House Voting On Motion To Adjourn After 11th Speaker Vote; Interview With Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN); House Votes To Adjourn Until Noon Tomorrow After McCarthy Fails On 11th Speaker Vote; McCarthy On Speakership Vote: "I'm Not Putting A Timeline". Aired 8-9p ET
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Dec. 15, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Grassley, Hawley Blast Biden Administration For Concealing Disinfo Board Documents, Demand Transparency
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 12, 2022
Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the United States - Wicker, Grassley Urge DOJ Inspector General To Investigate Abuses At The Commerce Department
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 7, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Thune Urges President Biden to Be Honest About Real-World Costs of Climate Agenda
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 7, 2022
Letter to Lauren McFerran, Chair of the National Labor Relations Board - NLRB's Massive Overreach Stymies American Businesses
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 2, 2022
Tweet - "Once again, President Biden would rather rely on dictatorships for our energy supply than allow our more than capable energy producers to produce right here in the US. #UnleashAmericanEnergy"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Wyden, Crapo and Bipartisan Senate Finance Committee Members Raise Concerns about Process to Approve and Implement Indo-Pacific Trade Pact and Other Trade Agreements
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "I heard directly from Iowa's female entrepreneurs about the current challenges that women face as small business owners. Making up 98% of our local economy, it's imperative we ensure that the federal gov't get out of the way & allow our #smallbiz to grow."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "Once again for the people in the back!"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "Natural gas and production costs have had a direct impact on home heating and food prices. @POTUS needs to unleash American energy."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "Dems then: We're going after billionaires! IRS now: If you got paid over $600 last year on Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle, you must report it next year!"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "(3/3) I will continue to be a strong proponent for the Renewable Fuel Standard and promote Iowa's homegrown biofuel -- a cheaper, cleaner choice at the pump."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "The Iranian regime's attempts to kidnap and murder Americans and dissidents have been prolific and persistent. The Biden administration's continued silence has only encouraged more attacks on our shores. We need to pass my #PUNISH Act now."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "@ChuckGrassley and I pushed the Biden admin to intervene in Mexico's proposal to end all U.S. genetically modified corn imports. We will not give up in our fight for Iowa's corn farmers. 🌽 @Iowa_Corn"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "(2/3) While I am pleased with the proposed levels for conventional biofuel, the flatlined levels for advanced biofuel do not reflect the immense innovation and growth the industry has experienced."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "Here is my statement in response to @EPA 's announced 2023-25 RVO levels: 🧵 (1/3) Today's announcement gives our biofuel producers and farmers much-welcomed certainty for the next three years."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 30, 2022
Tweet - "Thank you, @IAGovernor ! By ensuring the year-round sale of higher blends of ethanol across the country, we will bring much-needed certainty to our corn growers, who stand ready to fulfill demands from coast to coast. @iowafuel @iowa_corn"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 30, 2022
Tweet - "@iastate_cals remains a research leader in our state, nation, and world! Thank you for updating me on the initiatives and work being done to keep #IowaAg at the forefront of innovation. I'm taking our conversation with me as we work on the #2023FarmBill."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 30, 2022
Tweet - "#DYK Biden's "American Rescue Plan" actually contributed to the rise in inflation that Americans are suffering from today? Some rescue! #MakeEmSqueal 🐖"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 30, 2022
Tweet - "November traveling office hours are coming to a close! My team will be available today to help you with casework or a federal agency. See our last stops of the month below⤵️"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 30, 2022
Tweet - "What happens when Washington decides to max out its budget? American taxpayers foot the bill. #StopTheSpending"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 29, 2022
Tweet - "I condemn the CCP's crackdown and stand with those protesting. China refuses to take responsibility for the COVID-19 pandemic, and systematically violates the human rights of its citizens under the guise of the CCP's Zero COVID hysteria. #ChinaProtests"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 29, 2022
Tweet - "I'm giving my November #SquealAward to @POTUS for the secret costs hidden within his misleadingly-named bills that he is passing onto Americans who are already struggling to make ends meet! My PRICE Act will show the true costs of Washington's false advertising. 🐷"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 29, 2022
Tweet - "President Biden and the Democrats need to wake up and see that their energy policies are hurting Americans. They need to unleash American energy."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 1, 2023
Ernst Works to Permanently Defund Wuhan Lab
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 27, 2023
Grassley says Hunter Biden judge was right to question 'sweetheart' deal: FBI must 'do their job'
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 26, 2023
Ernst Fights "First Come, First Serve" Fraud at the SBA
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 12, 2023
Grassley At Hearing On Social Security: "We're Finally Talking About Money & Things The Budget Committee Ought To Be Working On'
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 13, 2023
Ernst Works to Disarm IRS
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 7, 2023
Ernst Slams Biden's Nominee for Deputy Administrator of the SBA
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 1, 2023
Sen. Grassley hammers FBI Director Wray for refusing to make Biden document public: This is 'not good enough'
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 25, 2023
Ernst Applauds Supreme Court Ruling That Scraps Biden's Overreaching Water Rule
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 23, 2023
Ernst Calls Out ATF Bureaucrats Posing as Law Enforcement to Scam Taxpayers, Waste Millions
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 19, 2023
Comer: FBI's Delay in Producing Unclassified Record is Unacceptable
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 10, 2023
Grassley Welcomes Gov. Branstad At Budget Hearing On Climate Change
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 10, 2023
Comer and Grassley on FBI Failing to Comply with Subpoena Deadline
Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 3, 2023
Grassley, Comer Demand FBI Record Alleging Criminal Scheme Involving Then-VP Biden
Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 14, 2023
Ernst: It's Sunshine Week, But Biden is Trying to Keep Taxpayers in the Dark
Sen.Joni Ernst
Feb. 24, 2023
Letter to Robert Bauer, Former Co-Chair of the Commission on the Supreme Court - Chairman Jordan and Ranking Members Grassley and Graham Seek Information on Supreme Court Commission
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 13, 2023
Letter to Jennifer Hawes, General Services Administration - Ernst Calls on Biden Administration to Scrap Burdensome, Costly Regulations on Small Businesses
Sen.Joni Ernst
Feb. 10, 2023
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cassidy, Foxx, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Revoke their Reckless Student Loan Scheme
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 9, 2023
Thune, Grassley, Kelly Lead Republican Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Hold the IRS More Accountable
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Feb. 7, 2023
Ernst: Under President Biden, the State of Our Union is More Expensive and Less Safe
Sen.Joni Ernst
Feb. 2, 2023
Peters and Grassley Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prevent Foreign Influence in U.s. Policy
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 30, 2023
Letter to Hannibal Ware, Inspector General of the Small Business Administration - Ernst, Paul Demand SBA Inspector General Assess $5.4 Billion in Small Business Loan Fraud
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Jan. 26, 2023
Durbin, Tillis, Coons, Grassley Introduce Legislation To Improve Coordination Between USPTO And FDA
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 25, 2023
Letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Manchin Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort Urging FTC to Disapprove Proposed Rule for Horseracing Industry Amid Legal Uncertainty
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 25, 2023
Ernst Says Defund EcoHealth Alliance After Investigation Reveals Their Mismanagement of COVID Experiments in Wuhan, China
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 25, 2023
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Daines Joins Colleagues to Expose Biden Administration for Breaking the Law, Promoting Dangerous Diy Abortions by Mail
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
Jan. 7, 2023
Feenstra Issues Statement on House Speakership Result
Rep.Randy Feenstra
Jan. 5, 2023
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360" - TRANSCRIPT House Voting On Motion To Adjourn After 11th Speaker Vote; Interview With Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN); House Votes To Adjourn Until Noon Tomorrow After McCarthy Fails On 11th Speaker Vote; McCarthy On Speakership Vote: "I'm Not Putting A Timeline". Aired 8-9p ET
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Dec. 15, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Grassley, Hawley Blast Biden Administration For Concealing Disinfo Board Documents, Demand Transparency
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 12, 2022
Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the United States - Wicker, Grassley Urge DOJ Inspector General To Investigate Abuses At The Commerce Department
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 7, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Thune Urges President Biden to Be Honest About Real-World Costs of Climate Agenda
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 7, 2022
Letter to Lauren McFerran, Chair of the National Labor Relations Board - NLRB's Massive Overreach Stymies American Businesses
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 2, 2022
Tweet - "Once again, President Biden would rather rely on dictatorships for our energy supply than allow our more than capable energy producers to produce right here in the US. #UnleashAmericanEnergy"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Wyden, Crapo and Bipartisan Senate Finance Committee Members Raise Concerns about Process to Approve and Implement Indo-Pacific Trade Pact and Other Trade Agreements
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "I heard directly from Iowa's female entrepreneurs about the current challenges that women face as small business owners. Making up 98% of our local economy, it's imperative we ensure that the federal gov't get out of the way & allow our #smallbiz to grow."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "Once again for the people in the back!"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "Natural gas and production costs have had a direct impact on home heating and food prices. @POTUS needs to unleash American energy."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "Dems then: We're going after billionaires! IRS now: If you got paid over $600 last year on Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle, you must report it next year!"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "(3/3) I will continue to be a strong proponent for the Renewable Fuel Standard and promote Iowa's homegrown biofuel -- a cheaper, cleaner choice at the pump."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "The Iranian regime's attempts to kidnap and murder Americans and dissidents have been prolific and persistent. The Biden administration's continued silence has only encouraged more attacks on our shores. We need to pass my #PUNISH Act now."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "@ChuckGrassley and I pushed the Biden admin to intervene in Mexico's proposal to end all U.S. genetically modified corn imports. We will not give up in our fight for Iowa's corn farmers. 🌽 @Iowa_Corn"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "(2/3) While I am pleased with the proposed levels for conventional biofuel, the flatlined levels for advanced biofuel do not reflect the immense innovation and growth the industry has experienced."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "Here is my statement in response to @EPA 's announced 2023-25 RVO levels: 🧵 (1/3) Today's announcement gives our biofuel producers and farmers much-welcomed certainty for the next three years."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 30, 2022
Tweet - "Thank you, @IAGovernor ! By ensuring the year-round sale of higher blends of ethanol across the country, we will bring much-needed certainty to our corn growers, who stand ready to fulfill demands from coast to coast. @iowafuel @iowa_corn"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 30, 2022
Tweet - "@iastate_cals remains a research leader in our state, nation, and world! Thank you for updating me on the initiatives and work being done to keep #IowaAg at the forefront of innovation. I'm taking our conversation with me as we work on the #2023FarmBill."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 30, 2022
Tweet - "#DYK Biden's "American Rescue Plan" actually contributed to the rise in inflation that Americans are suffering from today? Some rescue! #MakeEmSqueal 🐖"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 30, 2022
Tweet - "November traveling office hours are coming to a close! My team will be available today to help you with casework or a federal agency. See our last stops of the month below⤵️"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 30, 2022
Tweet - "What happens when Washington decides to max out its budget? American taxpayers foot the bill. #StopTheSpending"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 29, 2022
Tweet - "I condemn the CCP's crackdown and stand with those protesting. China refuses to take responsibility for the COVID-19 pandemic, and systematically violates the human rights of its citizens under the guise of the CCP's Zero COVID hysteria. #ChinaProtests"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 29, 2022
Tweet - "I'm giving my November #SquealAward to @POTUS for the secret costs hidden within his misleadingly-named bills that he is passing onto Americans who are already struggling to make ends meet! My PRICE Act will show the true costs of Washington's false advertising. 🐷"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 29, 2022
Tweet - "President Biden and the Democrats need to wake up and see that their energy policies are hurting Americans. They need to unleash American energy."
Sen.Joni Ernst
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