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Ernst: Veterans invisible wounds demand action from Congress
Sen. Joni Ernst speaks with members of the media during a brief media conference after meeting with Linn County leaders at the Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette) U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst
Iowan Brandon Lay was a hero not just as a Marine serving two tours in Afghanistan but also as someone who dedicated his time and energy to helping fellow veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after he returned home.