Senator Ernst defends President Trump's order to freeze spending - Radio Iowa

Senator Ernst defends President Trump's order to freeze spending - Radio Iowa

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says President Trump is scrutinizing federal spending with his recent actions which at least temporarily suspended funding for government programs and agencies. Ernst says she wants to reassure Iowans who are concerned about things like their SNAP and Medicare benefits. “(Trump) is protecting funds that serve Americans,” Ernst says, “and examining […]

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Senator Ernst defends President Trump’s order to freeze spending

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says President Trump is scrutinizing federal spending with his recent actions which at least temporarily suspended funding for government programs and agencies. Ernst says she wants to reassure Iowans who are concerned about things like their SNAP and Medicare benefits. “(Trump) is protecting funds that serve Americans,” Ernst says, “and examining how to save taxpayer dollars over programs that don’t work. …