Ernst pushes spending cuts for another party-line policy package - Politico
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Senator Ernst is pushing for spending cuts in another party-line policy package.
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Senator Joni Ernst is advocating for spending cuts as part of another partisan policy package. The Iowa Republican's push comes as Congress prepares for another round of party-line legislative battles.
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