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Senate Democrats Block Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood

Senate Democrats defeated a cloture vote Monday on a motion to proceed with a bill that would have defunded Planned Parenthood on federal taxpayer funds.

Ernst Introduces Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood

On Tuesday U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced S.1881 legislation intended to protect women’s health and defund Planned Parenthood.

Ernst Leads 49 Senators Expressing Concerns About Planned Parenthood Practices

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) led 49 senators in a letter sent to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing concern about Planned Parenthood practices.

U.S. Senate Passes No Child Left Behind Rewrite

The U.S. Senate passed 81 to 17 S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act, a bill advocates says “fixes” No Child Left Behind while critics say it isn’t enough.

Grassley, Ernst Leery of Obama’s Iran Deal

U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst state their concerns about the deal the Obama Administration made with Iran over their nuclear program.

Reaction Round-up: Supreme Court’s Marriage Decision

Here is a round-up of reactions from different candidates, groups and activists about the Supreme Court’s decision in favor of same sex marriage.

Reaction Over Supreme Court’s Ruling Preserving Obamacare

The Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Obama Adminstration in King v. Burwell preserving Obamacare elicited strong reaction from candidates and activists.

Lindsey Graham Introduces Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduced S. 1553, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, a bill he is sponsoring in the U.S. Senate on Thursday.

Iowa State Patrol Investigating Roast and Ride Bomb Threats

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s inaugural Roast and Ride received two bomb threats on Saturday. The Iowa State Patrol confirmed an investigation is underway.

Joni Ernst: Presidential Candidates Should Participate in Iowa Straw Poll

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) discussed the Iowa Caucus race and Iowa Straw Poll with media during her inaugural Roast and Ride at the Central Iowa Expo.

Live Blog: Joni Ernst’s Roast and Ride

Shane Vander Hart will live blog U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s inaugural Roast and Ride from the Central Iowa Expo outside of Boone, IA.

Ernst Introduces Bill to Modernize Former Presidential Allowances

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced legislation to reform the system for providing former U.S. presidents certain benefits and perks.

Joni Ernst Discusses Importance of Trade in Iowa

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Mark Warner (D-VA) to discuss the need for Trade Promotion Authority.

Iowa Officials and 2016 Candidates to Speak at Joni Ernst’s Roast and Ride

JONI PAC announced that Iowa officials will join declared and potential presidential candidates at Roast and Ride at Central Iowa Expo in Boone on June 6th.

Grassley, Ernst Urge USDA to Properly Deploy Resources to Fight Avian Flu

U.S. Senators Ernst and Grassley encouraged the USDA to ensure that resources have been properly deployed to Iowa to fight the HPAI, Avian Flu, outbreak.

Why Ernst and Young Didn’t Sign Common Core Defunding Letter

Three out of six members of Iowa’s Congressional Delegation signed a letters circulating in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate calling for Common Core defunding.