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On the recordMay 18, 2015
Tens of thousands of dollars to obtain permits along with fees for both lawyers and technical consultants is beyond the means of most farmers and ranchers.
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa

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Joni Ernst discusses the financial burdens of obtaining permits for farmers.

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