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Tom Harkin: “As the Senator mentioned, this is a very tightly drafted bill and there are many important areas in which the Senate…”

On the recordNovember 1, 2001
As the Senator mentioned, this is a very tightly drafted bill and there are many important areas in which the Senate bill provides greater resources than the House. Like you, I realize the importance of the Healthy Start Program, and while I cannot make any promises, I will work with Senator Specter and the House to provide sufficient resources for this worthwhile program.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Discussing the Senate bill and its resources for the Healthy Start Program.

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