On the recordFebruary 4, 2011
We need to maintain investments that are critical to the future of our American family, even as we reduce spending overall.
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congress.govTom Harkin: “We need to maintain investments that are critical to the future of our American family, even as we reduce spending…”
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Emphasizes the importance of maintaining critical investments despite spending cuts.
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