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Joni Ernst: We are going to focus on those that are most vulnerable. Those that meet the eligibility requirements for Medicaid, we…

On the recordJune 2, 2025
We are going to focus on those that are most vulnerable. Those that meet the eligibility requirements for Medicaid, we will protect. We will protect them.
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa
Source
msnbc.com

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Ernst's assurance about protecting vulnerable Medicaid recipients.

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