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Joni Ernst on Budget & Economy
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Sting of economy was felt over the last 6 years
The new Republican Congress understands how difficult these past six years have been. For many of us, the sting of the economy and the frustration with Washington's dysfunction, weren't things we had to read about. We felt them every day.Our parents
may not have had much, but they worked hard for what they did have. These days though, many families feel like they're working harder and harder, with less and less to show for it.
We see our neighbors agonize over stagnant wages and lost jobs.
We see the hurt caused by canceled healthcare plans and higher monthly insurance bills. We see too many moms and dads put their own dreams on hold while growing more fearful about the kind of future they'll be able to leave to their children.
Americans have been hurting. That's why the new Republican majority you elected started by reforming Congress to make it function again. And now, we're working hard to pass the kind of serious job-creation ideas you deserve.
Source: GOP response to the 2015 State of the Union address
, Jan 20, 2015
I've castrated hogs so I know how to cut pork
Joni Ernst also landed what might have been the best line of the night with this gem: "We have to cut our spending and as a farmer's daughter who grew up in southwest Iowa castrating hogs with her dad, I can go to Washington and cut pork."
That was the first time the live audience reacted vocally. The line was both humorous and insightful.
Source: Kevin Hall in Iowa Republican on 2014 Iowa Senate debate
, Oct 24, 2013
Break Washington's spending addiction
Restoring Fiscal Responsibility: Washington has a spending addiction and Joni is committed to breaking it. It's simple: Government must stop spending more money than it takes in.
That's why Joni supports a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution to force Washington to stop the reckless spending and live within its means.
Source: 2014 Senate campaign website, JoniForIowa.com, "Issues"
, Sep 9, 2013
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