Some government leaders say the massive CARES Act that passed Congress last month may not be doing enough to keep states, small businesses, hospitals, and individuals afloat during the pandemic. While the so-called Phase Three emergency bailout package was the largest ever at $2.2 trillion, Iowa … [Read more...]
If there’s another stimulus bill, Ernst says prioritize health care
Senator Joni Ernst is not yet sure a fourth federal stimulus package will be needed, but if one is developed, Ernst says it should include more help for the health care system. "Making sure that we are investing properly in vaccinations," Ernst says, "and making sure that we are also developing … [Read more...]
Iowa Senators vote in favor of mega emergency relief package
The largest emergency aid package in U.S. history, worth two-point-two trillion dollars, unanimously passed the U.S. Senate last night. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says the Senate "stepped up in this time of crisis and delivered critical relief." The package is dubbed the CARES Act, for Coronavirus … [Read more...]
Grassley is ‘social distancing’ and did not speak to senator with COVID-19
Both of Iowa's Republican senators say they did not interact this past week with Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, who has tested positive for COVID-19. A spokesman for Senator Chuck Grassley said the senator's doctor is not advising Grassley to be tested and he said Grassley, who is 86 years old, did … [Read more...]
Senator Ernst says many items being discussed in coronavirus relief package
The U.S. Senate today passed phase two of a three-phase plan to address the problems created by the coronavirus pandemic. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Red Oak, says one of the items being discussed is a plan by the U.S. Treasury to send a $1,000 direct payment to everyone. "We are … [Read more...]
Ernst and King criticize Schumer’s remarks about justices
Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst is criticizing the Senate's Democratic leader for comments he made at a rally outside the Supreme Court. Last week, Senator Chuck Schumer told protesters the two justices President Trump has appointed to the Supreme Court would face repercussions if they uphold … [Read more...]
Chairman of Iowa Democrats hits Ernst health care record
Iowa Democratic Party chairman Mark Smith is traveling to Cedar Rapids and Davenport today to critique Republican Senator Joni Ernst's health care record. "In this election, the easiest question that voters can ask themselves is: After Senator Ernst's half decade in Washington, is my health care … [Read more...]
Both Iowans vote against impeachment as it fails in the Senate
Iowa's two Republican U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst voted no on both Articles of Impeachement today in the U.S Senate. Each article needed a two-thirds vote or 67 senators to pass. Article One abuse of power, was defeated 52-48. The second Article for obstruction of Justice failed … [Read more...]
Senator Ernst talks about USMCA and impeachment trial
The U.S. Senate ratified the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement today, cementing a major new trade deal that's been years in the making. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Red Oak, says this is a vital pact with our neighbors to the north and south and promises a tremendous boost for … [Read more...]
Senator Ernst says Iran General Soleimani brought to justice
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says America and the world is safer after the military strike that killed Iran's top general. Ernst, a Republican, is the only member of Iowa's congressional delegation who has released a statement on the operation. Ernst said Qassem Soleimani orchestrated heinous and … [Read more...]