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On the recordSeptember 14, 2016
I hate to say that I agree with you that Iowans and folks across the country have been placed into a situation where they are attempting to decide, 'Do I pay for my mortgage, or do I purchase health insurance?'
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Ernst expresses concern over families choosing between mortgage and health insurance payments.

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