Joni Ernst actually said...

Many of our small communities do not have the taxing base to bring their systems up to standards.

I thank you for that, and I have visited with a number of veterans, one in particular that returned to Iowa and is working in agriculture.

many of the veterans have expressed a real connection to the land, and it is often very therapeutic, as well, working with animals or workin...

I believe it is imperative that we focus on the causes of rural poverty and work to provide opportunities for folks to overcome obstacles.