WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, and eight of her colleagues called out the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for failing to correctly implement the PACT Act, resulting in unacceptable budget shortfalls. The senators urged VA Secretary Denis McDonough to prioritize protecting and caring for the brave men and women who wore the uniform. "Under your leadership, veterans have witnessed improper bo more PR

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: Today, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) announced a fall writing contest dedicated to honoring the state of Iowa. The contest is open to elementary, middle, and high school students in Iowa's 1st District and is a unique opportunity for students to highlight what they love about the Hawkeye State. "Iowa 1st District has a robust culture of writing as the home of the Iowa more PR