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Joni Ernst: “Hardworking entrepreneurs who lose their livelihoods in a natural disaster have no time to spare when it comes to…”

On the recordJuly 17, 2026
Hardworking entrepreneurs who lose their livelihoods in a natural disaster have no time to spare when it comes to rebuilding and recovery. Timely and efficient access to federal resources can make the difference between a business that reopens its doors and one that has to close up shop.
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa

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Discussing the importance of timely federal disaster resources.

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