WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Joni Ernst issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) applauded President Trump for delivering $5 million in federal disaster relief funding following severe weather and heavy rainfall that impacted Iowa between July 1 and July 4.
Ernst joined U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and the entire Iowa delegation in urging the administration to expedite disaster assistance for Iowa communities affected by the storms, which caused significant damage to public infrastructure and private property.
"I am grateful for President Trump's steadfast support and leadership in quickly answering our call for expedited disaster relief following the devastating storms that struck communit...