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Joni Ernst: “It is the law, yes. But second, I think that it sets a poor precedent that... it tells folks that you do not always have…”

On the recordNovember 13, 2023
It is the law, yes. But second, I think that it sets a poor precedent that... it tells folks that you do not always have to pay the government back.
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa

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Ernst emphasizes the importance of adhering to laws regarding loan collections to maintain accountability.

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