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Joni Ernst: “A critical commitment I received from Mr. Syed is to prioritize fraud detection and prevention, which is among the…”

On the recordMarch 21, 2023
A critical commitment I received from Mr. Syed is to prioritize fraud detection and prevention, which is among the greatest obstacles facing the SBA.
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa

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Senator Ernst emphasizes the importance of fraud prevention in the SBA.

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