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On the recordSeptember 29, 2010
I'm going to do it in the nature of our obligations as lawmakers here and representing both taxpayers and low-income students to make sure that they get value.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin commits to prioritizing value for taxpayers and students in education policy.

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