WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Calls Out Impact of Schumer Shutdown on Iowans * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) delivered a floor speech detailing how Iowans are already facing dire consequences due to the Schumer Shutdown. She called out Senate Democrats for putting party over country while disregarding American families trying to put food on the table. Watch Senator Ernst's remarks here. Ernst's full remarks  more PR