Grievances Aired As Ernst Holds Veterans Roundtable Meeting

MAQUOKETA, Iowa — It was billed as a veterans roundtable, but U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst heard about more than just problems with the VA here Tuesday.A large sign-waving crowd overflowed the council chambers at City Hall, urging that the Iowa Republican “do your job” and that an investigation be launched against President Donald Trump.Even as she entered the event, the leanings of many in the crowd were evident as they chanted, “Your last term,” before Ernst convened a panel of veterans who described their difficulties with the Veterans Administration, particularly with a program that allows vets to get care from private health care providers.When Ernst left the meeting, some in the crowd trailed her, chanting, “Do your job” and “Shame on you.”With Congress in a recess, lawmakers in many states and districts are returning to some constituents increasingly critical of the first weeks of the Trump administration and the Republican-led Congress.Here, much of the approximately 50-minute meeting was centered on veterans issues, but it was punctuated at times with people in the crowd shouting at Ernst or criticizing her.Some held signs, one of which read: “You work for us + we are not happy.”At one point, Trinity Ray, a veteran from Iowa City, asked about foreign countries meddling in U.S.

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