Senator Ernst faces criticism over grim health care remarks

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Senator Joni Ernst faced criticism after making a controversial comment during a town hall about Medicaid and healthcare, prompting her to post a sarcastic apology on Instagram, clarifying her statement and addressing concerns about the proposed healthcare bill's impact on vulnerable populations.
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- People know 'they're going to die': Democrat hits GOP senator over viral town hall exchange USA Today
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