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Sen. Ernst Reveals Misuse of 4.6M Government Credit Cards

5/23/2025

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Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) took a stand on the "Alex Marlow Show," exposing the shocking reality of 4.6 million active government credit cards—almost twice the federal workforce. She highlighted alarming misuse, especially during holidays and events, with cash withdrawals even at casinos. In response, around 500,000 cards have been canceled to curb this wasteful spending.

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Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) took a stand on the "Alex Marlow Show," exposing the shocking reality of 4.6 million active government credit cards—almost twice the federal workforce. She highlighted alarming misuse, especially during holidays and events, with cash withdrawals even at casinos. In response, around 500,000 cards have been canceled to curb this wasteful spending.