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Iowa Senators Face Pressure from Home State Paper on Witness Votes

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Iowa Senators Face Pressure from Home State Paper on Witness VotesThe Des Moines Register called for Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst to back votes on witnesses and subpoenas in a Tuesday op-ed.

By James Walker On 1/29/20 at 7:29 AM EST

GOP Strategist Warns: 'Three-Alarm Fire' As Democrats Out-Raise 3 Senators

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GOP Strategist Warns: 'Three-Alarm Fire' As Democrats Out-Raise 3 Senators"The party was shaken by that," Scott Reed said. "We're all worried," he added.

By Jason Lemon On 10/29/19 at 4:07 PM EDT

Republican Senator Claimed Kellyanne Conway Was Being Fired But 'Misspoke'

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Republican Senator Claimed Kellyanne Conway Was Being Fired But 'Misspoke'Republican Senator Joni Ernst may not have heard President Donald Trump say he would not fire Conway for Hatch Act violations.

By Jessica Kwong On 6/17/19 at 5:14 PM EDT

Republicans Warn Trump: Mexican Tariffs Will 'Jeopardize Passage' of USMCA

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Republicans Warn Trump: Mexican Tariffs Will 'Jeopardize Passage' of USMCAThe trade deal requires approval of Congress, meaning Trump still needs to win over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi before the measure can pass—something tariffs with Mexico won't help. Now, even Republicans are expressing doubts.

By Ramsey Touchberry On 5/31/19 at 1:59 PM EDT

Calling Farmers 'Patriots' Doesn't 'Pay the Bills,' GOP Senator Says

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Calling Farmers 'Patriots' Doesn't 'Pay the Bills,' GOP Senator Says"One in five jobs in Iowa is tied directly to trade," Senator Joni Ernst said. "Most of that is around the farming sector, our agricultural sector. So it is very tense times."

By Jason Lemon On 5/26/19 at 3:03 PM EDT

Senator Joni Ernst Says She Was Raped in College

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Senator Joni Ernst Says She Was Raped in CollegeThe Republican senator from Iowa disclosed the allegation in the wake of details being reported about her divorce.

By Ewan Palmer On 1/24/19 at 10:55 AM EST

Iowa Senator Condemns Steve King's 'Racist' Remarks

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Iowa Senator Condemns Steve King's 'Racist' RemarksIowa Senator Joni Ernst condemned King's comments on white supremacy as "offensive" and "racist."

By Christina Zhao On 1/12/19 at 4:41 PM EST

Former Presidents Could Lose Unlimited Expense Accounts

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Former Presidents Could Lose Unlimited Expense AccountsPresidents get about $200,000 per year after they leave office, and unlimited work expenses. Many earn millions in speaking fees and book deals.

By Melina Delkic On 10/6/17 at 4:29 PM EDT

Two Senate Rising Stars Take On the Military

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Two Senate Rising Stars Take On the MilitaryRepublican Senator Joni Ernst and Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand pushed their policy priorities with votes on their amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act.

By Emily  Cadei On 6/17/15 at 9:10 AM EDT

Were Those State of the Union Responses True?

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Were Those State of the Union Responses True?Wages, jobs, taxes, debt—what's truthy and what's not even close?

By Taylor Wofford On 1/22/15 at 3:56 PM EST

The Many Republican Responses to Obama's State of the Union

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The Many Republican Responses to Obama's State of the UnionThree senators and two congressmen delivered rebuttals to President Obama's speech.

By Taylor Wofford On 1/21/15 at 1:44 PM EST

Why Joni Ernst's a Smart Pick for GOP Response to State of the Union

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Why Joni Ernst's a Smart Pick for GOP Response to State of the UnionAhead of the 2016 presidential race, the pig-castrating congresswoman from Iowa makes sense.

By Taylor Wofford On 1/15/15 at 5:42 PM EST

Joni Ernst's Big Gamble in Iowa

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Joni Ernst's Big Gamble in IowaCanceling meetings with the press, Iowa GOPer opens herself to Dem attacks

By Pema Levy On 10/24/14 at 11:53 AM EDT
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