Today's hearing is the sixth that this subcommittee has held since 2000 focusing on Alzheimer's disease, the burden of the disease, the state of the research, and the challenges faced by caregivers.
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Tom Harkin emphasizes the ongoing focus on Alzheimer's disease in Senate hearings.
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