(Maurice) — U-S Senator Joni Ernst visited a Sioux County dairy farm Tuesday morning to gather information about issues facing the dairy industry as it relates to the North American Free Trade Agreement. Ernst met with members of the Maassen Dairy Farm of Maurice. Following her tour of the dairy farm, Ernst then answered questions from the news media. Ernst, is a military veteran, and serves on the Senate Arms Committee. She was asked by reporters what the United States should do about North Korea’s threats and use of missiles?
Ersnt also addressed the comments by President Trump with regards to the continued U-S military presence in Afghanistan.
The junior republican Iowa senator says the U-S needs to define our strategy for Afghanistan.
Ernst Comments On Nation’s Healthcare Plan
(Maurice) — Senator Ernst also discussed the dilemmas of America’s healthcare, citing the in ability of Congress to repeal the Affordable Healthcare Act, otherwise known as “Obamacare.” Ernst told reporters that Iowans only have one insurance company to choose from on the exchange, and unfortunately that company, Medica, has increased its rates by 53 percent.
Ernst says she has been contacted by Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander, the chairman of the Health, Education and Labor Committee to assist with the discussions of forming a better healthcare plan for the nation.
