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On the recordApril 5, 2016
I believe it is imperative that we focus on the causes of rural poverty and work to provide opportunities for folks to overcome obstacles.
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa

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Emphasizing the need to address rural poverty and create opportunities.

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