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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jun 5, 2026

“Hard working folks shouldn’t be punished for doing what is right for themselves and their families.

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Ashley Hinson
@ashleyhinson· Republican · IA· Jun 4, 2026

Hinson stated, "If he wants to be in the U.S. Senate that badly, he ought to pack up and move to New York City with his friends Chuck Schumer and AOC."

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Ashley Hinson
@ashleyhinson· Republican · IA· Jun 4, 2026

Hinson said Turek is "masquerading as a good old Iowa moderate, he is nothing of the sort."

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Ashley Hinson
@ashleyhinson· Republican · IA· Jun 4, 2026

Hinson expressed, "We will not have to worry about him representing Iowa, because we will defeat him in November."

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jun 4, 2026

It’s time this issue is fully addressed so Iowans can rest assured that their mail is being delivered accurately.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jun 4, 2026

All Americans deserve timely and efficient mail service, and by bringing together numerous proposals representing impacted communities across the country, I know we can finally seal the deal.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jun 4, 2026

The Upward Mobility Act recognizes what most Americans understand: the best solutions often don’t come from Washington.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jun 4, 2026

Small business employers hoping to reward top talent are instead faced with the reality that due to misguided federal policies, rewarding hard workers may actually harm their employees financially.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jun 4, 2026

Hard working folks shouldn’t be punished for doing what is right for themselves and their families.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jun 4, 2026

By empowering states, the Upward Mobility Act will reduce government imposed barriers to financial independence and streamline the administration of federal welfare programs while taking measures to protect against fraud.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jun 4, 2026

Benefits cliffs create a paradox where the federal government, in effect, penalizes workers and leaves them worse off for pursuing higher income.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jun 4, 2026

It’s clear that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jun 4, 2026

To make matters worse, the complex interactions of dozens of different programs create unintended cliffs and inhibit upward mobility.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jun 4, 2026

The values of hard work and self-sufficiency have defined who we are as a nation.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jun 4, 2026

Today’s hearing will assist that effort by providing insights from our witnesses into how to spot the warning signs of rip offs and cover-ups.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jun 4, 2026

Over the past 50 years, the national poverty rate has barely moved — and Iowa is no exception.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jun 4, 2026

For far too many small businesses and their employees, federal bureaucracy stands in the way of economic opportunity.

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Ashley Hinson
@ashleyhinson· Republican · IA· Jun 4, 2026

Hinson remarked, "I do hope we can get this done by the next couple of weeks. If it drags on beyond that, it's a political liability for us too."

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