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Joni Ernst: “We've cut waste, fraud and abuse across the federal…”

Featuring: Joni Ernst, Republican | U.S. Senate, Iowa

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Published | Video Starts at 01:34

Eleven years ago, I Iowans elected me as the first female combat veteran to the US Senate. And they did so with a mission in to make Washington squeal. And I'm proud to say we have delivered. We've cut waste, fraud and abuse across the federal government and reined in overburdensome rules and regulations. We've protected the lives of the unborn, prevented violence against women, supported our hard working farmers, families and small businesses, honored and fought for our fellow veterans and strengthened our … (01:34–01:42)

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