On the recordMarch 6, 2012
By design, the sequester is bad policy, bringing about deep cuts in defense and non-defense spending and threatening continued economic growth and prosperity.
Source
congress.govTom Harkin: “By design, the sequester is bad policy, bringing about deep cuts in defense and non-defense spending and threatening…”
Editor's note · Context
Harkin criticizes the sequester for its detrimental economic impact.
Share
More from Tom Harkin
Dec 12, 2014
I too want to spend a couple of moments reflecting upon my long friendship and association with Senator Carl Levin from Michigan. Much has been said this morning about Carl the person and the Senator. Let me say this: I don't know of…
Dec 13, 2014
the omnibus appropriations bill that the Senate approved today includes the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies bill. Or, as we like to refer to it, the Labor-HHS bill. Most people didn't think that would…
Nov 18, 2014
To get our good neighbors, the Canadians, to the north to start moving away from the development of the tar sands, both for their good and for the good of our planet. I don't want to keep digging the grave for our grandkids. I cannot vote…
Dec 12, 2014
Most of all, I thank my wife, Ruth, the love of my life, my wife of 46 years. You have been my constant companion, my soul mate, my strongest supporter, and my most honest critic. You have been my joy in happy times and my solace when…
Other voices in this conversation
