“It is an egregious scheme to profit off the presidency and enrich Wall Street while doing nothing to help Americans.”
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““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
“We ought to condemn any hatred. We ought to condemn any white supremacy. We -- I mean, we've got to figure out how to come together.”
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On the recordNovember 13, 2023
This flagrant fraud within government programs, especially when it goes unpunished, hurts taxpayers and harms small businesses the most.
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa
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Senator Ernst highlights the negative impact of unpunished fraud on taxpayers and small businesses.

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