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“I grew up working for the minimum wage at Hardee's and knows first hand how important the minimum wage is. I support a state based minimum wage so every state can set their own minimum wage based on their cost of living.”

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Joni Ernst is an American politician currently serving as a United States Senator from Iowa. Born on July 1, 1970, she is a member of the Republican Party and has been in the Senate since 2015. Ernst has a background in agriculture and the military, which has shaped her focus on issues like national defense and rural economic development. more

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“We need to repeal and replace Obamacare. It is the largest tax in U.S. history, has proven to be a job-killer, and has driven up the cost of healthcare.”

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“We need to balance the budget and force Washington to stop spending more than it takes in.”

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“As a veteran, I believe we have a responsibility to take care of all our men and women who have served - and I will fight to fix the crisis at the Veterans Administration caused by negligent leadership in Washington.”

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“In the Iowa senate, I helped pass the largest tax cut in state history - returning over four billion dollars in savings and putting more money back in the pockets of hard-working Iowa families.”

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“In the U.S. Senate, in the short term we need to reduce the tax burden on hard working individuals, families, and small businesses.”

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