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Tom Harkin: We must return to the practice of marking up our appropriations bills, debating them on the Senate floor.

On the recordApril 16, 2013
We must return to the practice of marking up our appropriations bills, debating them on the Senate floor.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes the need for proper legislative processes.

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