WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:

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Ernst Champions Access to Child Care for Military Families

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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, mother, and grandmother, introduced the Helping Ensure Reliable Opportunities (HERO) in Child Care for Military Families Act to help servicemembers more easily access quality, affordable, and consistent child care.