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Nov. 14, 2024
Letter to Inspector General Fain
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 13, 2024
Ernst Cracks Down on Sexual Abuse of Prison Staff
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 12, 2024
Ernst Applauds Veteran Small Business Owners
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 25, 2024
ICYMI: Ernst Exposes Kamala Harris’ Empty Promises to Small Businesses
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 12, 2024
Ernst to Biden-Harris SBA: Stop Playing Politics, Picking Winners and Losers
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 10, 2024
Ernst Bill to Reduce Harmful Regulations Moves Forward
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 4, 2024
Ernst Blasts Kamala Harris’ Anti-Small Business Agenda
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 23, 2024
Ernst, Reynolds Urge USDA to Improve Disaster Assistance for Iowa Farmers
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 1, 2024
Ernst Calls Bureaucrats to Work as Social Security Admin Ignores Iowans
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 14, 2024
Ernst Demands SBA Put a Price Tag on Projects Funded by Taxpayers
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 6, 2024
Ernst Works to Stop Biden Admin from Crushing Small Biz, Raising Energy Costs
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 5, 2024
Ernst Stands Up for Local Meat and Poultry Processors
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 5, 2024
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Dungey’s Furniture & Floors
Sen. Joni Ernst
Feb. 8, 2024
Ernst Leads Fight to Stop Feds from "Marching-In" on Small Business Patents
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 13, 2023
With Only Nine Percent of Its D.C. Office Space Being Used, Ernst Demands Accountability for Telework Abuse at SBA
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 13, 2023
Ernst Works to Kick "Creeps' Out of the Federal Workplace, Including FDIC
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 13, 2023
With Only Nine Percent of Its D.C. Office Space Being Used, Ernst Demands Accountability for Telework Abuse at SBA
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 6, 2023
Ernst Demands Answers on Small Business Aid Sent to Ukraine
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 6, 2023
Ernst Demands Answers on Small Business Aid Sent to Ukraine
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 15, 2023
Ernst Works to Meet Needs of Veteran Entrepreneurs
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 15, 2023
Ernst Works to Meet Needs of Veteran Entrepreneurs
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 15, 2023
Ernst Provides Oversight of USAID Funds to Ukraine
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 14, 2023
Ernst Releases New Report Showing How SBA Was Scammed for Billions of COVID Dollars, Demands Biden Recollect the Cash
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 22, 2023
Ernst Hosts Hundreds of Iowans, Unlocks Opportunities for Small Businesses at Entrepreneur Expo
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 21, 2023
Grassley: Credit Suisse Must Embrace Sunlight In Review Of Nazi-Linked Accounts
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 14, 2023
Ernst Slams Biden Attempt to Skirt SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling
Sen. Joni Ernst
Sept. 7, 2023
Ernst Fights to Stop Easy A's at the SBA, Give More Small Businesses Access to Federal Contracts
Sen. Joni Ernst
July 27, 2023
Ernst, Sinema, Fitzpatrick, Porter Work to Make Leave Fair for Families
Sen. Joni Ernst
June 8, 2023
Ranking Member Ernst Works to Overhaul, Refocus Failing SBA Entrepreneurship Program
Sen. Joni Ernst
May 3, 2023
Ernst Gives Small Businesses a Voice in Rulemaking Process
Sen. Joni Ernst
April 27, 2023
Ernst Holds the Line: No SBA Reauthorization Until Risky and Expansive Lending Rules are Addressed
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 9, 2023
Ernst Slams Biden's Unaffordable, Untenable, and Out-of-Touch Budget
Sen. Joni Ernst
March 8, 2023
Ranking Member Ernst Urges SBA Nominee to Address Fraud, Cut Red Tape, Support Rural Communities
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March 7, 2023
Ranking Member Ernst Demands SBA Address Concerns on Irresponsible Changes to Lending Programs
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
March 7, 2023
Ranking Member Ernst Demands SBA Address Concerns on Irresponsible Changes to Lending Programs
Sen. Joni Ernst
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
Jan. 27, 2023
Cantwell, Grassley Continue Fight Against Skyrocketing Drug Costs
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 26, 2023
Rep. Duncan Introduces Freedom for Health Care Workers Act
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Jan. 26, 2023
Stefanik, Colleagues Introduce Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Jan. 24, 2023
Traveling Across Iowa from River to River, Ernst's Accessibility to Iowans Remains Essential
Sen. Joni Ernst
Jan. 24, 2023
ICYMI: Ernst Hears Directly from Iowans in 33 Counties in Three Weeks
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 22, 2022
Durbin, Cassidy Applaud Senate Passage Of Their Inform Consumers Act
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 13, 2022
Letter to Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Sens. Braun, Burr, Thune and Rep. Foxx Lead Republican Colleagues in Urging Department of Labor to Protect Independent Contractor Classification
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Dec. 7, 2022
VIDEO/PHOTO: Ernst Meets With Iowa Small Business Owners
Sen. Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Ernst Joins Iowa Women Small Business Owners for Entrepreneurship Panel
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 20, 2022
Ernst, Grassley Hold Childcare Roundtable, Announce Legislation to Address Critical Shortage of Childcare in Iowa
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2022
Letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Hyde-smith, Colleagues Urge Ftc to Complete Investigation of Pharmacy Benefits Managers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Thune, Johnson Call on Biden to Rescind Unworkable Government Mandate That Would Harm South Dakota Businesses
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Sept. 21, 2022
Cardin Legislation to Reauthorize Federal Small Business Research Programs Passes Senate Unanimously
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
July 27, 2022
Klobuchar, Grassley Announce National Federation of Independent Business Endorsement of Bipartisan Tech Competition Legislation
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 14, 2024
Letter to Inspector General Fain
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 13, 2024
Ernst Cracks Down on Sexual Abuse of Prison Staff
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 12, 2024
Ernst Applauds Veteran Small Business Owners
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 25, 2024
ICYMI: Ernst Exposes Kamala Harris’ Empty Promises to Small Businesses
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 12, 2024
Ernst to Biden-Harris SBA: Stop Playing Politics, Picking Winners and Losers
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 10, 2024
Ernst Bill to Reduce Harmful Regulations Moves Forward
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 4, 2024
Ernst Blasts Kamala Harris’ Anti-Small Business Agenda
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 23, 2024
Ernst, Reynolds Urge USDA to Improve Disaster Assistance for Iowa Farmers
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 1, 2024
Ernst Calls Bureaucrats to Work as Social Security Admin Ignores Iowans
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 14, 2024
Ernst Demands SBA Put a Price Tag on Projects Funded by Taxpayers
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 6, 2024
Ernst Works to Stop Biden Admin from Crushing Small Biz, Raising Energy Costs
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 5, 2024
Ernst Stands Up for Local Meat and Poultry Processors
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 5, 2024
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Dungey’s Furniture & Floors
Sen.Joni Ernst
Feb. 8, 2024
Ernst Leads Fight to Stop Feds from "Marching-In" on Small Business Patents
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 13, 2023
With Only Nine Percent of Its D.C. Office Space Being Used, Ernst Demands Accountability for Telework Abuse at SBA
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 13, 2023
Ernst Works to Kick "Creeps' Out of the Federal Workplace, Including FDIC
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 13, 2023
With Only Nine Percent of Its D.C. Office Space Being Used, Ernst Demands Accountability for Telework Abuse at SBA
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 6, 2023
Ernst Demands Answers on Small Business Aid Sent to Ukraine
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 6, 2023
Ernst Demands Answers on Small Business Aid Sent to Ukraine
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 15, 2023
Ernst Works to Meet Needs of Veteran Entrepreneurs
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 15, 2023
Ernst Works to Meet Needs of Veteran Entrepreneurs
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 15, 2023
Ernst Provides Oversight of USAID Funds to Ukraine
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 14, 2023
Ernst Releases New Report Showing How SBA Was Scammed for Billions of COVID Dollars, Demands Biden Recollect the Cash
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 22, 2023
Ernst Hosts Hundreds of Iowans, Unlocks Opportunities for Small Businesses at Entrepreneur Expo
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 21, 2023
Grassley: Credit Suisse Must Embrace Sunlight In Review Of Nazi-Linked Accounts
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 14, 2023
Ernst Slams Biden Attempt to Skirt SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling
Sen.Joni Ernst
Sept. 7, 2023
Ernst Fights to Stop Easy A's at the SBA, Give More Small Businesses Access to Federal Contracts
Sen.Joni Ernst
July 27, 2023
Ernst, Sinema, Fitzpatrick, Porter Work to Make Leave Fair for Families
Sen.Joni Ernst
June 8, 2023
Ranking Member Ernst Works to Overhaul, Refocus Failing SBA Entrepreneurship Program
Sen.Joni Ernst
May 3, 2023
Ernst Gives Small Businesses a Voice in Rulemaking Process
Sen.Joni Ernst
April 27, 2023
Ernst Holds the Line: No SBA Reauthorization Until Risky and Expansive Lending Rules are Addressed
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 9, 2023
Ernst Slams Biden's Unaffordable, Untenable, and Out-of-Touch Budget
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 8, 2023
Ranking Member Ernst Urges SBA Nominee to Address Fraud, Cut Red Tape, Support Rural Communities
Sen.Joni Ernst
March 7, 2023
Ranking Member Ernst Demands SBA Address Concerns on Irresponsible Changes to Lending Programs
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
March 7, 2023
Ranking Member Ernst Demands SBA Address Concerns on Irresponsible Changes to Lending Programs
Sen.Joni Ernst
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
Jan. 27, 2023
Cantwell, Grassley Continue Fight Against Skyrocketing Drug Costs
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 26, 2023
Rep. Duncan Introduces Freedom for Health Care Workers Act
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Jan. 26, 2023
Stefanik, Colleagues Introduce Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Jan. 24, 2023
Traveling Across Iowa from River to River, Ernst's Accessibility to Iowans Remains Essential
Sen.Joni Ernst
Jan. 24, 2023
ICYMI: Ernst Hears Directly from Iowans in 33 Counties in Three Weeks
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 22, 2022
Durbin, Cassidy Applaud Senate Passage Of Their Inform Consumers Act
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 13, 2022
Letter to Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Sens. Braun, Burr, Thune and Rep. Foxx Lead Republican Colleagues in Urging Department of Labor to Protect Independent Contractor Classification
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Dec. 7, 2022
VIDEO/PHOTO: Ernst Meets With Iowa Small Business Owners
Sen.Joni Ernst
Dec. 1, 2022
Ernst Joins Iowa Women Small Business Owners for Entrepreneurship Panel
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 20, 2022
Ernst, Grassley Hold Childcare Roundtable, Announce Legislation to Address Critical Shortage of Childcare in Iowa
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2022
Letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Hyde-smith, Colleagues Urge Ftc to Complete Investigation of Pharmacy Benefits Managers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Thune, Johnson Call on Biden to Rescind Unworkable Government Mandate That Would Harm South Dakota Businesses
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Sept. 21, 2022
Cardin Legislation to Reauthorize Federal Small Business Research Programs Passes Senate Unanimously
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
July 27, 2022
Klobuchar, Grassley Announce National Federation of Independent Business Endorsement of Bipartisan Tech Competition Legislation
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
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